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.

Knowing your odd can effect every action you make such as a check, fold, or a raise/re-raise, ect. For example, if the poker odds are low, it will benefit you to fold, if he poker odds are high, it will be good to call.

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 can be a very profitable tool while playing online. It will attach to your poker site window and display ALL the odds and even Give you advice on how to best play your hand. You don't need to know anything about odds to use this!

There are many different types of poker odds calculators on the market today. If you're planning on buying one it is a good idea to read some reviews first. Some calculators are targeted for the professional and others are for beginners. Poker calculators can be an extremely valuable tool if used correctly.

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