Addition to poker for dummy's

[esmordan]

OK a few more things to add to KIngs poker for dummy's

1. Don't Play Drunk
Countless nights have I sat across a table from some1 & watched them get plastered silly and throw away their entire stack of chips. I've been that person too and there are nights where you're just playing with friends for low stakes and it's more about the fun than the poker ,but if you're in a casino, watch the alcohol. while you may be more relaxed after 2 drinks, it may lead to you playing looser and less sharply, even if one's not 'drunk.

This is a good thing for you to learn johnny haha.....take it easy

2. Don't Play When Mad, Sad, or in a Generally Bad Mood
When you play poker, you shouldn't do it to escape from being depressed or having a really bad day. You start out on tilt -- playing emotionally, not rationally and you won't play your best. Likewise, if during a poker game, you lose a big hand or get sucked out on and feel yourself going on tilt, stand up & take a break until you feel calm later on. Fellow players will sense your mood & take advantage of it.

Tilt is a bad thing and you don't wanan start out on tilt

3. Don't Call at the End of a Hand to "Keep Someone Honest"
This one follows the last tip. I see a lot of players lok at another player's final bet, look at the hand, & say "I know you've got me, but I have to keep you honest," as they throw in a final call. It may be worth it to see if a player really has the hand if you're not sure & you're gaining information that will help you later on, but if you really feel a player has the hand he's reprsenting & you're beat, why give him another pile of your money? Those bets will add up over an evening.

There is no need to do this they prolly have it no reason to throw more money away


The last 2 go together and are very similar

4 Don't Play at too High Limits
There are many reasons people move up to a higher limit game than they usually play. Good reasons like they've been winning consistently at a lower lever & are ready to move up, & bad reasons like the line is shorter for higher limits or you want to impress someone. Don't play at stakes that make you think about the actual money in terms of day-to-day life or with money you can't lose. Even if you had one super-good night at $2/4, resist the urge to play $5/10. The next tip explains more why.


5. Do Pick the Right Game for Your Skill Level & Bankroll
One of the reasons you shouldn't jump into a $5/10 game after winning a huge bunch of money at $2/4 is because as the stakes rise, so does the average skill level of the players sitting there. You want to be one of the best at the table, not the fish who sits down with sharks. If you're making stacks of money at a lower level game, why move? You're winning stacks of money. The swings up & down at higher limits are much bigger, and one big night's win won't last long at a high-stakes game.

No reason to try and "take your shot" and play out of your limits...alot of ppl try to do this and end up losing thier rolls...please play smart and look after your freinds too to make sure they arn't makeing these mistakes either

Gl at the tables and always have fun

[Arsenal28]

I agree to play within your limits but I don't necessarily agree that the skill level goes up as the stakes do. As long as everyone is playing within their means it does not mean they are any better at poker. Someone who has a lot of money and no poker skill can sit down at the high stakes tables as easy as a someone with little money and no poker skill can sit down at a micro table. I've watched the higher levels and have to say that overall I don't see much that I don't see at the lower levels. I do agree that some of the players are better, but not an overwhelming amount.

So I would say to definitely play at your normal limits and play smart, that will help you keep your roll after a few bad beats. Putting all you money in play at any one time is never a good idea (unless you only have a few bucks on a site).

But if you do go up in stakes don't automatically assume that the donks don't make it to those levels with you.

[esmordan]

what i meant my that is thet the overall play should increase....the better players get better but the donks come along tooooo.....just saying higher limits trickier play i guess

[kingsnthahole]

i dont agree with tip #1, i catch more cards when i just caught a buzz...its a proven fact, plus i make better decisions when i'm inebriated, for some reason...this doesn't apply to the rest of life's meaningful situations...

[thenutzaa1]

with # 1 i turned a 100 into 1100 and i just got home from the bar....and when i was sober i was playing weaker. haha but overall its not a good idea because you might play out side your limits when your drunk but if you sit down with money that you have put down as a lost already then who cares if you drink and lose it. hahaha just a thought.

[eejit101]

I have often called river bets when i am 99% sure i am behind to see what their opening range is. However i will say i dont do this often, and only for information. Once you have the information, you shouldnt need to do it again

[taylovesthebeatles]

i dont agree with tip #1, i catch more cards when i just caught a buzz...its a proven fact, plus i make better decisions when i'm inebriated, for some reason...this doesn't apply to the rest of life's meaningful situations...

I think there's a difference between being just "buzzed" and being wasted though like esmordan was saying. Overall though, I think his points are pretty much right on. Thanks for the post, it's always a good reminder even for seasoned players.