Q. How can I bluff successfully playing online poker?
A. Bluffing online is without a doubt a more difficult task than bluffing at a casino table. When sitting at a table, a player who exudes confidence can bluff simply through controlled demeanor. When playing poker online, you lose this edge. Bluffing online is best done when in position. Being able to see how the players ahead of you react makes it easier for you to bluff. For example, a player ahead of you raises pre-flop. You have J-10 suited and make the call. The flop comes 7h-3s-8d. It is unlikely that your opponent will have hit on this flop, but he could be ahead of you with a better pre-flop hand. Take a stab at a pot like this and evaluate your opponent's reaction. Make a small raise that looks like you want a call. If he folds, you likely win with the worse hand. If he calls, you're setting yourself up for a larger bluff on the turn. If he re-raises, it might be a good time to get away from the hand.
The best way to bluff successfully online is by knowing the betting habits of your opponents. Take notes while you're playing so that you have an idea of what your opponent typically holds when making a certain type of play. Bluffing is an excellent poker strategy, but don't let it take over your game; the cards still matter in the end.
Q. How can I better prepare myself for online tournament play?
A. This is an incredibly popular question. The majority of online play revolves around low-level money games; however, online tournaments offer a serious upside as they can help you qualify for larger events with huge buy-ins. Keep in mind that players like Greg Raymer and Chris Moneymaker won their way into the World Series of Poker through online tournaments. Most online poker services offer daily free-roll tournaments. Although free tournaments tend to attract a lot of amateurs, they offer a great way for serious players to acclimate themselves to the style of play associated within online tournaments.
Q. I feel like I'm winning a lot of the time online, but I never seem to make money. What am I doing wrong?
A. It is common to win a lot of the time, but lose the occasional large pot. The result is that you feel like that you're not making money based on your level of success. This could be a result of your inability to leave the table when you're up. Try giving yourself a "profit floor." Tell yourself that if you get up by half your buy-in, you're going to log-out. If you stick to this plan, you can slowly teach yourself to quit when ahead. A number of solid poker players don't make the money they should because they simply play too much. Everyone has dry spells. The idea is to avoid as many as possible by playing somewhat strict poker.
Q. How do I know when the best online tournaments are being held?
A. Each online poker service offers a newsletter for members alerting them to important upcoming events. Get information well in advance for the biggest satellite tournaments. Learn about how you can enter to qualify for a seat at next years World Series of Poker Main Event. Learn about specials regarding deposit bonuses and friend referrals. We here at Poker Letter suggest that you set up a free Yahoo or Hotmail email address specifically for poker news. This way you can get all the information that you're looking for regarding upcoming online poker events, without having to clutter up your email account.
The best way to bluff successfully online is by knowing the betting habits of your opponents. Take notes while you're playing so that you have an idea of what your opponent typically holds when making a certain type of play. Bluffing is an excellent poker strategy, but don't let it take over your game; the cards still matter in the end.
Q. How can I better prepare myself for online tournament play?
A. This is an incredibly popular question. The majority of online play revolves around low-level money games; however, online tournaments offer a serious upside as they can help you qualify for larger events with huge buy-ins. Keep in mind that players like Greg Raymer and Chris Moneymaker won their way into the World Series of Poker through online tournaments. Most online poker services offer daily free-roll tournaments. Although free tournaments tend to attract a lot of amateurs, they offer a great way for serious players to acclimate themselves to the style of play associated within online tournaments.
Q. I feel like I'm winning a lot of the time online, but I never seem to make money. What am I doing wrong?
A. It is common to win a lot of the time, but lose the occasional large pot. The result is that you feel like that you're not making money based on your level of success. This could be a result of your inability to leave the table when you're up. Try giving yourself a "profit floor." Tell yourself that if you get up by half your buy-in, you're going to log-out. If you stick to this plan, you can slowly teach yourself to quit when ahead. A number of solid poker players don't make the money they should because they simply play too much. Everyone has dry spells. The idea is to avoid as many as possible by playing somewhat strict poker.
Q. How do I know when the best online tournaments are being held?
A. Each online poker service offers a newsletter for members alerting them to important upcoming events. Get information well in advance for the biggest satellite tournaments. Learn about how you can enter to qualify for a seat at next years World Series of Poker Main Event. Learn about specials regarding deposit bonuses and friend referrals. We here at Poker Letter suggest that you set up a free Yahoo or Hotmail email address specifically for poker news. This way you can get all the information that you're looking for regarding upcoming online poker events, without having to clutter up your email account.
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