How to Win at Poker For a Profit - Texas Hold-Em

Anybody who tells you that the best way to win at poker is to have the best cards doesn't know how to play poker. The best way to win at poker is to read your opponent and their betting style. If you get good at this you don't even need to really play your cards. By that, I don't mean you can bet in to a hand with a 2 of hearts and 7 of clubs and expect to whip everybody. You need to understand which hands are playable while understanding the real game of Hold-Em comes down to how your opponent bets. Being able to read when the flop turns and they drop in triple the pot as a bet is the key to success. (Not that reading them will be that obvious, I was just making a point) But you also need to read the subtle bets and pay attention to what cards are turned over. People love to play a hand that they have already won with once in the evening. Heck, I have done it myself when I rode pocket 2's three times to the final table in a local tournament. But you watch them fall in to that trap and learn when to go for the pot.

If you are just starting out playing, the first thing I recommend is making sure you watch what everybody plays. People tend to have a very specific set of cards. Some people will play only the top ten hands and they tend to do very well. You will learn that better players are able to play a bigger set of cards because they know the odds of what they need to take down the hand. You will learn this too, but it just takes a bit of patience. Start out small and practice as often as you can.

Online Poker Tips

Seeing that I went down to foxwoods on friday for a friends 21st birthday to play some poker, I figured I would post up some poker tips. I do occasionally play poker online as well, so I hope this information will be of use to you!

If you have already given online poker a try, you know how much fun you can have. However now that you’ve played a few games, you may be looking for a few online poker room tips to improve your play and help you win more money. A great place to start looking for online poker room tips is right at the site you play on. You can find lots of valuable information within the pages of your favorite site, if you know the right places to look.

Many of the online casinos offer a poker school section within their pages, which is a great place to find online poker tips. These sections will teach you the specifics of game play and strategies for developing winning hands. Also by checking the FAQ pages of a site, you can unearth a wealth of information you may have overlooked previously. Online poker sites want you to be successful and keep coming back to play at their site, so they usually provide lots of online poker room tips to keep their patrons happy.

If you can’t find enough information within the site you play, why not try asking other players for their best online poker tips. Many of the sites offer chat features along with the games and lots of players are more than willing to give you some advice about playing a game. This not only benefits you by giving you great ideas, but also raises the level of play, making games more challenging and exciting for other players. Poker is always more fun when you play against a higher caliber of player. So do a little digging and chat up the other players, you’ll be a poker pro before you know it.

More Gambling Tips!

I am in the giving mood, so I've decided to add some more Gamling Tips just for you!

GAMBLING TIP#1: Know the game before you play!

One of the biggest mistakes that people make is walking into a casino and playing a game that they have no clue about. It is the easiest way to 'lose' your money. Quite a few casinos offer some table game lessons. You can learn some tips on how to play a great hand at blackjack, or what is best to bet on in roulette. When you understand the game and want to play, try to find a table that doesn't have many people. If you get lost at some point, you can possibly ask the dealer for some direction. The dealers are not against you and would rather you understand the game and enjoy your experience. It is usually appreciated and common to give a tip if the dealer assists you in any way.

GAMBLING TIP#2: Managing your Money

Good money management is so important and will end up being your saviour in the casino. The best thing to do is stick to the rules you walked in with. Your rules! The best way to devise a money management plan is to find out how much money you can afford to lose during your vacation and then divide it by the number of days you are staying in Las Vegas. Take that number and divide the amount of gambling sessions you will have on your vacation and then you will know how much you have to play with on each casino visit, without losing your house! Make sure you take this money (and only this money!) with you and leave the credit cards at home. This way you will only be risking your play money and can walk away knowing you are still in a financially stable position. Stick to your own game plan!

GAMBLING TIP #3: What is a Player's Card?

A player's card resembles a credit card because it stores and tracks information about the person that it is assigned to. The card tracks certain information, such as what games you have played and how long, as well as what your average bet has been during those games. You will be required to submit your personal information such as address and phone number when registering for a player's card. This is so the casino can contact you with comps, gifts and special offers which often include invitations to slot tournaments, room discounts and upgrades.

Take advantage of these comps as they are 'FREE' and reduce your costs for shows, drinks and meals while you are at the casino. The average amount you have wagered and the time you have spent on the tables will reflect on the comps the casino gives you. When you arrive, go to the registration desk and ask about the casino comp program. Usually, the time limit for using any comps is 6 months, so it is best to use them while you are in this energized neon city. The most important thing to remember when using the player's card is to keep to your regular playing pattern. If you attempt to stay longer or spend more at a table just to gain comps, you might end up spending more than the comp itself.

GAMBLING TIP#4: Ask for a Fun Book

When you register for a player's card, most casinos will give you a fun book with coupons for discounts in their casino lounges, restaurants, bars and shops. Some of these fun books also contain match play coupons which may be used to increase your bet at some of the table games, use them!

GAMBLING TIP#5: Know when to cash in!

If you find yourself sitting at a $5 blackjack table and every hand you get seems to be a winner, the logical thing to do is to increase your bet. If your minimum bet is $5, you then can increase your bet by the same amount, win the hand and maybe increase a bit more, but remain playing at a level that you are comfortable with. It's best not to jump the gun and bet 5 times the minimum bet if you feel like you are on a roll. If you are a risk taker and lose the hand, then drop your bet back down to your original minimum bet and repeat the process slower this time. You will find that your gambling session lasts longer and you will be able to enjoy the tables for a longer period of time. If the dealer is hot and wins over four hands in a row, it is time to move to another table. Luck is something that comes and goes, even for dealers, but there is no point in waiting around for the dealer to lose their luck. Play smart!

Some Quick Gambling Tips

Today, I thought I would share some quick gambling tips with you. These tips can be used with any gambling game(s) you enjoy. Many people are losing gamblers, because they simply play a game without any thought and hope luck comes along. Luck is what you make of it. By following some simple tips, you can get more out of your gambling experience.

Gambling Tip One: Set a limit

Money management is a key component in the arsenal of any winning gambler. Perhaps one of the worst things you can do, as a gambler, is to not play with set limits. Before gambling, you should set:

1) the maximum amount you are willing to lose

2) the point at which you will stop gambling when ahead and

3) the general amount you will bet with each wager

Gambling Tip Two: Educate yourself

The more you know about a game and the circumstances governing the game, the better shot you will have at both following your set plans and winning some money. If nothing else, pick up at least one book or read some good in-depth tutorials on the game before gambling. I know many gamblers here in Las Vegas that are consistent losers. The sad part is they think it’s their lack of luck when it’s really the fact that they don’t know much of anything about the operation and circumstances that govern their games of choice.

Gambling Tip Three: Don’t be scared.

If you are scared of losing money you should not gamble. If the amount you are wagering is causing you to be under pressure, you need to reduce the amount you are wagering. When gamblers wager money they are not free with, they do not win as often. By being scared, you will make poor decisions—including missing out on winning chances. I have seen this happen time and time again. Get your head on straight and wager money you can afford to lose.

These three gambling tips can be used at any game in the casino. Think about these seriously before you wager another hard earned dollar. If you are looking for more in-depth articles and information, I invite you to visit one of the websites in my Wise Bettor network.