Author Login | Popular Articles | RSS Feeds | Sitemap

Online Poker Are You Playing Too Many Hands?

Home | Arts-and-Entertainment | Casino-Gambling

If youre trying to improve your online poker game, take an honest look at your playing style and accurately pinpoint your flaws. This may seem simple but its the hardest thing to do because most of us find it difficult to see ourselves objectively or to admit that were doing something wrong. Once youve figured out where youre going wrong, aim to right them one by one. One of the mistakes youre very probably making is that of playing too many hands. Beginners as well as veterans of the game tend to do this when playing poker online. This mistake has cost a lot of players a lot of money.

Signs that you are playing too many hands

When playing online poker, it is normal to do everything possible to just stay in the game. This could be because of addiction or boredom. Observe your game. Youll notice times when youre losing a lot of hands. Times when a hand is simply no good, but you still play it because you have a feeling that this is your lucky day; if you havent had a good hand in a while, you are more likely to do this. Youd rather play a poor game and be in the game than sensibly accept that a hand is no good. If this describes you, then you are playing too many hands. Most players who play too many hands know in their gut that they are doing so, but theyd rather see it as optimism than a flaw.

How do I better manage my game?

Playing too many hands can greatly affect your game and the weight of your wallet. Its never too late to fix this though. Just play fewer hands. Increase the number of hands that you give up in pre-flop. If youre playing more than 40 % of your hands and youre on a losing streak, then accept that youre not having a good poker day. If something like this happens to you, learn to automatically throw about 80 % of the hands you get.

When you realize early on that you have bad cards, stop playing.

If you are a beginner and dont know the difference between a good hand and an awful one, learn as much as you can from free articles on the Internet, online poker forums, and poker strategy or 101 books written by expert poker players. Play a physical game with a few long-time poker players and dont be shy to ask for tips on improving your style.

Keep a count of the number of hands in the game and of each time you fold. Once youre done playing, calculate your pre-flop folding percentage. If its above 80 %, youre doing all right. And if its not, you now know what to do. Reducing the number of hands you play will take discipline, and some really bad poker games! But keep at it and youll soon be playing like a pro.

Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com

About the Author:
If you are a beginner and dont know the difference between a good hand and an awful one, learn as much as you can from free articles on the Internet, online poker forums, and poker strategy or 101 books written by expert poker players. Play a physical game with a few long-time poker players and dont be shy to ask for tips on improving your style.

Tags: online poker

, poker guide

, poker game

, poker strategy

, play poker

| Print | Ezine Ready | |

Related....

Videos...

Recent Casino-Gambling Articles

Guide To Corner Betting By: Nic | Nov 21st 2009 - A guide to gaining an edge over the bookmaker in the corner markets in football betting

Euro Lotto - Force In Numbers Has A Massive Advantage By: tom b gee | Nov 20th 2009 - Euromillions or the Euro Lotto in which it is also recognized, began in the start of 2004 and is a large lottery organization, it has created many multimillionaires among European citizens.

3 Most Loved Forms Of Rummy By: Dilpreet | Nov 20th 2009 - RummyRoyal provides online Rummy Games, Play Gin Rummy, Kalooki, Oklahoma Gin , Rummy 500 and tournaments for fun or money. Learn how to play Rummy Games over the Internet.

A Bit Of Luck With A Four-leaf Clover. By: A. Ortega | Nov 20th 2009 - Four-leaf clover is commonly considered to be a charm that brings luck to its owner. But what are these beliefs based on and how does one find a four-leaf clover?

Best Gambling Resource

The Chinese Year Of The Monkey By: nitu | Nov 20th 2009 - There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart the earth he summoned all the animals to say goodbye ...

ANIMAL

Easy But Efficient Basic Roulette Methods By: Mark Lewandowski | Nov 20th 2009 - Around two hundred years before the gambling was dominated by Roulette that is when it was commenced. Therefore from that time Roulette is considered to be the leading game of opportunity.

A Review Of The 100 Poker Chip Gift Set By: BrianGarvin | Nov 19th 2009 - Learn more about the 100 Poker Chip Gift Set and see if it is right for you at this time. Find out the truth about the 100 Poker Chip Gift Set and make your final decision.

100 Poker Chip Gift Set

Superbowl Betting Tips By: Megan Lexington | Nov 19th 2009 - For football fans, it is undoubtedly the game of the season, especially if your team has made it all the way there! Even for those who are not so die-hard when it comes to the game, the glamor and circumstances surrounding the Super Bowl are ...

Superbowl

football

sports gamblers

Biography Of Daniel Negreanu By: Megan Lexington | Nov 19th 2009 - Daniel Negreanu is a professional poker player who was born in Toronto, Canada on July 26, 1974. His Romanian parents, Annie and Constantin, emigrated from Romania's old Communist regime in 1967, with the aim of beginning a new life in the US ...

poker

poker after dark

wpt

World Series of Poker

Tips For Playing Seven Card Stud By: Megan Lexington | Nov 17th 2009 - Prior to playing the adventurous game of Seven Card Stud, equip yourself with some of the most strategic and helpful tips that will help you become a successful poker player and more!