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HOW TO PLAY ONLINE POKER SUCCESSFULLY
Can you make a full time living out of it?
What is Online Poker and How Does It Work?
Online poker is a type of card game that has been adapted for play over the internet. It is based on the same rules as traditional poker games, but with a few tweaks to make it suitable for online play. Players can compete against each other from anywhere in the world, at any time of day or night. The game is played using virtual chips and cards, and players can use various strategies to increase their chances of winning. With the help of modern technology, online poker offers an exciting and entertaining experience that can be enjoyed by all types of players.
What Is the History of Poker?
The history of poker is filled with legends and stories that span across many cultures. One account says that the game was first played by Egyptians during the reign of King Ramses III in 15th century BC, while another story credits a Frenchman as inventing it at a casino in Paris. The name “poker” comes from an 18th century card game called “poke,” which is believed to have been developed by Spanish players and transplanted into France. In 1835, Americans announced their own development of the game and began using terms like “poker” and “Texas hold’em.
Playing online poker can be very fun and exciting.
Some poker players that are good enough can even make significant cash providing they are good enough at it. One way to make you stay ahead of competitors is to play against people worse than you. This can be done by entering the lower stakes games. The worst players will sit down at a table and go all-in on the first few hands. Simply bide your time and make money off of the worst players. Low stakes games are also good because one can gradually increase his or her earnings. High stakes games offer a higher payout, but the potential for losing large amounts of money is a lot higher. One good idea is to play a large amount of low stakes games, and then very occasionally enter into a high stakes game. If you do that, then you can cover losses with low stakes winnings and still end up ahead.
Entering tournaments is another great way to be successful playing online poker. Tournaments with hundreds of players can have very low buy-ins, or free buy-ins. If you are able to outlast hundreds of people, then the payout can be tremendous. Important rules for tournaments are to stay disciplined. Some players will try to push the pot around early and get out. As the blinds go up, remember to play conservatively, but be aggressive if you really have something. It also never hurts to slow-play some hands. Some players like to play very conservatively until they are “in the money” (some tournaments pay the top three finishers, others pay top five, etc…). This can be a very good technique. Patience is a virtue in the game of poker. In order to make money, it is important to play calmly.
Don’t go on tilt!
It is easier said than done, but players usually know when they are on tilt. If you start betting outrageously, and playing hands that have a low percentage of winning, then you probably are on tilt. Knowing when to walk away is key to making a living playing online poker. Remember, the gains for online poker can be enormous, but the losses can be even greater.
How To Play Poker in Reality
The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. Players are divided into two teams or “hands” in which they each try to beat the other team by using five cards from their own hand and four community cards on the board (two face-up.) The winner is determined by a point system that counts down from two until one player has collected exactly 21 points.
Community Cards: There are two community cards initially dealt face-up on the table in the middle of the playing area. For each round, a new community card is placed in the center of the playing area at random. The Community Cards are: The Jack: The Jack represents any ace or 10 (Jacks, Queens, and Kings only) and has a point value of 10. The King: The King represents any 2 through Ace (Kings, Queens and Jacks only) and has a point value of 12. Wild Cards: There may be wild cards on one or both of the community cards at any time. The card on top of the deck is considered a wild card.
The Play: On your turn, you have four choices:
Pay a set amount of money from your pocket to make a bet in increments of 1, 2, 3 and 5 cents. Put up to two cards face-up in front of you on the table as "poker" hands with point values as follows: (1) Ace = 10; (2) A Pair = 5; (3) High Card = 1 point each. Draw one or more cards from either the top or the face-up "poker" hands in front of you and place them facedown on the table. You may draw from either one or both. If you draw from both, you must put your cards back in order and/or discard one card from each hand before drawing another. Draw a card to determine if that player gets this round's "Pot."
- (1) If a player has a higher poker hand than the pot, they win the pot (The maximum potential value of this round's pot is five times the ante).
- (2) If two players have identical poker hands, the winner is the player who has the highest spade.
- (3) If three players have identical poker hands, the winner is a coin flip. If two players are tied for the highest hand and one player has a spade while the other doesn't, they win. If three players are tied for winning and none of them have a spade, they draw lots to determine who wins. The player with the Sloper2 of Clubs. , 3 of Diamonds, 4 of Spades , 5 of Hearts, 6 of Clubs, 7 of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds, Queen of Clubs who has the highest poker hand wins.
If you are trying to make a living with online poker, you need to play constantly.
Some people who live off of online poker play more than 12 hours a day. If that seems like too much time for you, than you might not want to make your living playing online poker. Online poker can be a great way for someone to make money casually. However, for someone wanting to make a living, they need to be serious about their online poker. Playing low stakes games, and playing against those worse than you is a great way to slowly make money. High stakes games should be limited, but if you are good enough, they can help you make money.
Finally, playing in tournaments and dedicating a lot of time to practising your poker strategies can also help you.
