Poker attracts millions of people around the world. Thanks to the development of the Internet, the game has gained immense popularity in online poker rooms, where you can play from the comfort of your computer. Is there a strategy to avoid losing when playing poker?
Instructions
Step 1
The most popular type of poker game is Texas Hold'em, and of all types of Hold'em - no limit. It is on this variant of poker that you should focus on. In the basic version, there are nine people at the table, the rules of the game and terminology should be studied through the articles on the resources devoted to poker.
Step 2
Success in poker depends on luck, but is not determined by it. Poker is a mathematical game, so a player who adheres to the rules that allows him to have a certain probability advantage wins in the long run. This is a very important point to remember: it is the use of mathematically winning game algorithms that allows you to stay in the win.
Step 3
Anyone who is just starting to learn to play poker should download the so-called starting hands chart - a table that describes the starting cards. The chart clearly shows with what hands and in what situations it is worth raising - that is, raising the bet, where to call (call), where to check (skip a move), and where to fold (fold). The exact actions are determined by the starting cards, the position at the table and the actions of other players.
Step 4
A strategy based on the starting hand chart alone does not guarantee you will win - rather, it will allow you to demonstrate some minimum level to play from the very beginning. You will not make gross mistakes, which is very important. At the same time, if you play strictly on the chart, you will miss out on many potential opportunities for value taking (making a profit). The starting hand chart is not a dogma to follow in every situation, but the basis for starting the game. As you understand the intricacies of the game, the chart of starting hands will expand, acquire new interpretations.
Step 5
When playing poker, it is very important to correctly assess your chances, therefore poker mathematics is of paramount importance. Knowing, for example, your starting hand and three flop cards, you should be able to quickly calculate the probability of your hand improving on the turn and correlate that probability with the amount of the pot. If the result is in your favor, you raise or call to see the fourth card. When it's on the table, you re-evaluate your chances of improving your hand on the river with your fifth card.
Step 6
The point of poker math is this: let's say in some situation your chances of winning are 20%. This means that in one case out of 5 you will win, and in four cases in a similar situation you will lose. In order to be in the black at the end of the game, your loss in four cases must be less than the only win. There are different options for calculating odds, one of the most convenient is the method described by Roy Rounder in his book "Easy Poker Mathematics: Secrets of No-Limit Hold'em".
Step 7
In addition to knowing poker math, you need to be able to judge opponents by their playing style. Knowing how your opponents will behave in a given situation, you can act more confidently, increasing your winnings. In practice, first practice playing for fun - that is, not for real money, then move on to playing at the limit of 0, 01/0, 02 (to enter the game, you will need $ 1 for a dollar table, but it is better to have $ 2). As you gain experience and increase your bankroll, you can gradually move to higher limits.
