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I have learned how to play every kind of poker there is this past year with my son. I can say in fact I have become quite good at the sport. This is my How To on Holdem Poker. Whether you play Holdem for fun with your friends or for real money at an online poker room, this guide should help you improve your game . Many people say that to successfully play Holdem poker, it takes a long time to practice and master but I believe that anyone could actually be a master of Holdem poker in just a short time, if you really have the determination to do so. Are you ready to be a master of Holdem poker? If the answer is yes, read on to know more about Holdem poker. Let us first define Holdem poker; Holdem poker is played with the standard 52 card deck. …show more content…

If the betting round is getting higher and higher but your cards are always on the low and can't draw to anything, fold faster baby! It's as simple as that. Now, that we have the basics of Holdem poker covered let us talk about strategy, yes that is right! Even in Holdem poker, strategies still exist. First things first, as a player, you should know what type of game would be suited for you, though this may take time, it is worth it. Once you find your game, stick to it! Another thing, Holdem poker is also focused on the odds. Do not play against impossible odds because it is like playing with the devil himself. Reading your opponent is also a good strategy when playing poker, and when I say reading your opponent, it doesn't mean that you go and conduct a background research of the person. Just notice the way the person plays like is he aggressive or does he takes his time? These observations could actually lead you to a winning streak if you know how to utilize this strategy in Holdem poker. Another thing in playing Holdem poker, do not be afraid to commit. The ace, ace (AA) and king, king (KK) are typical starting hands that very seldom should be played passively therefore be aggressive yet cautious! Go and explore your fortune in the cards of …show more content…

So what is it that makes this game win over millions? Is it the thrill of the game? Or is it the poker chips we play with? To be honest it's a bit of both but probably the biggest factor that makes poker so much fun is unpredictability. Of course if you're a math whiz you can increase your chances of winning by working out the probability of your hand winning a round, but not all people are like Ben Campbell, the mastermind in the movie 21 who cheated the system with his fast math calculations to win big while gambling. So what makes you sure that your hand is going to win as compared to your opponents? Well firstly if you have a high combination of cards then you win, that's how the game goes. But sometimes you don't know whether your opponent has a higher combination of cards or is he just bluffing. Well nobody can tell what your opponent has. You can only make an estimate of what that person might possibly have. In order to do that you have to focus extremely carefully at every move your opponent makes: from his eye movements to his betting. Every move should be monitored. There are many ways poker players do that. The first thing they do when the first three cards are turned is to increase the bet, regardless of the card combination one has. If someone folds then they are automatically out of the picture for that round, but if someone calls then you can figure out that that particular opponent has a

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