Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Poker Strategy - Easy Proven Strategy To Win You Money!

By Jeff Garret

For those of you that have just started playing poker or if you have just been introduced to online poker it is imperative that you read this article! Think this is a game of chance or luck? Bzzzt, Wrong! Poker is a game of strategy, skill and most of all 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.

Complex calculations are required to figure these odds out, and to make it worse you need to know how to solve them quick. Lucky at the end of this article I'm going to let you in on a secret to do all this 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.

Ok so how do I figure out these odds and how do I implement them in my playing? Easy, a Poker Odds Calculator! This is the big secret.

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!

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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