Wednesday, June 11, 2008

#1 Poker Tip - A Must Read for New Poker Players!

By Jeff Garret

If you are new to the game of poker or have just started out playing online Hold'em you may think that poker is a game of luck or chance. If this is the case you are gravely mistaken. Poker is really a game of skill, strategy, and most important ODDS.

If you want to become a winning poker player you must realize and become familiar with the importance of knowing all the different types of odds involved in a typical hand. Figuring out pot odds, win odds, chance of hitting, ect.

This takes a lot of precise mathematics and you need to know how to do it quick. Fortunately at the end of the article I'm going to let you in on a little secret that will calculate all these odds instantly.

What can I use poker odds for and what are they? To keep it simple, the are used to determine the "value" of a poker player hand. Also, it is simply referred to as the win:loss ratio. Typically poker odds are referred to as a percentage or a ratio.

Once familiar with poker odds they will affect every action you take such as a check, fold, call, raise, re-raise. For example, If your poker odds are high it is a good idea to make a bet. If the odds are low it is a good idea to check or fold. If you stick to this simple yet effective strategy your game will greatly improve.

So how do I figure out poker odds and how do I know what to do with them. Simple, a Poker Odds Calculator!

A poker odds calculator is extremely powerful tool that has the potential to win you a lot of hands. These calculators will not only figure out ALL the odds you need, but will also give you important statistics and present them in easy to read text. Most of them will even give you advice on how to best play your hand!

If you are just starting off playing online poker it is strongly recommended that you buy a calculator. It will not only help you win but it will also teach you the different odds and how to use them. Even a rookie can learn to be a pro in no time!

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