Texas Holdem Guide

Its good to play texas holdem poker aggressively, but just like anything in life, there is also a tipping point that you should not go over, because once you do, then aggressive poker play will work against you.

Maybe its because of the growth of online poker players or people learning loose play with play money in freerolls.. I dunno but there has definetly been an increase in aggressive play.  Speak to any of the old poker pros who have been around for a while or listen to Doyle Brunson muttering away on High Stakes poker and you will realize just how much more aggressive the play is now.

If you follow the poker play in online casinos and it doesn’t matter whether its texas holdem or omaha, then you will often see players betting on off suited cards.  Waiting to get lucky on the flop, turn or river is one way to play but it is risky.  Then again if you want to stick to something easier like slots online, then don’t play big games with the big boys.

Online casinos are popular with a very wide age range, as well as many different cultures and countries. There are many gamers around the world who enjoy online casinos because they are fun.  These casinos are fun because of so many reasons, read on and learn why online casinos are rapidly reaching the popularity status of a professional football quarterback.

1. Online casinos are fun because you get to play whenever, wherever ( as long as the Internet can reach you) and whatever you look like.  You can play during your break at work, or studies.  You can even play in your birthday suit, if you are into that sort of thing…
2. They are fun because you are able to play with people from around the world, people who you might not have known or met in your life.  You might be playing with Hollywood stars for all you know.
3. You are able to play with anonymity.  Some sites only require usernames.  However, this does not mean you can mess around and destroy your online reputation.  Remember that during sign ups you are required to give your real identity.
4. Online casinos are fun because they can give you more options.  If you are going to find and compare several land-based casinos, you might end up spending the night (or day) just looking around.  But with a touch of a button or a click of a mouse, you can choose the best online casinos.
5. Online casinos also have bonuses.  These bonuses can be cash gifts that are given to customers at any time.  Some types of bonuses include welcome bonus, reload bonus, loyalty bonus and high roller bonus (usually for VIPs).
6. Online casinos are also fun because you can easily play in a whole new different way.  You would look at gaming at a completely new perspective, especially with the fun graphics that imitate how the ‘real’ casinos work.
7. Another fun thing about online casinos is that these casinos also have online customer service that would be able to guide you, should problems arise.  Large sites even have live chat lines that you can consult during the sign up process or if you have questions.
8. Couch potato gamers would also not have to get out of their favorite seats to play.

Remember that online casinos are fun, but it also calls for responsible gaming.  Responsible gaming must practice proper room etiquette as well as responsible money handling.  So just keep these in mind and then go have some fun at online casinos.

After all my railbirding on the weekend, this railbird needed a break! It was great fun to follow the big poker tournaments happening on the weekend – EPT Deauville and the Aussie Millions. Nice to see some new faces finishing in the top ten.

I dont know how the guys have the stamina to keep going in a poker tourny. But I couldn’t just follow the tournaments that was too slow and boring, I have to admit that this self confessed poker addict, was indeed logged onto his favorite online poker room and I might have been playing the odd game or two.

Thats what I enjoy so much about playing online poker is that you can do other stuff whilst playing or you can multi-table if you want a little more action.

Railbirding (watching poker pros at play – spectating) is a great way to learn poker strategy, to fast track your progress and to pick up some useful tips. Its all about knowing what to do in certain situations and then making the right decisions or the best decisions given those criteria. Watching what the pros do in certain situations, teaches and demonstrates what to do and what not to do. The pros have learnt over the years what to do.

Think about it… the human brain is an incredible thing being able to process all the information that is coming at it so fast. Was that a tell? What will he do next? I think he thinks, that I think that he has a pair…

But I also enjoy playing at online casinos and just getting a break from poker once in a while – you know sometimes it all just gets too much…this railbird needs a rest!… or just something different to concentrate on.

I find that if I take a break once in a while I then come back far more focused and enthusiastic about my poker game and I play much better poker.

By the way I discovered that if you are playing online bingo then a very safe way of depositing or withdrawing if you get lucky with the numbers…is to use bingo paypal. I don’t like to take chances with my credit card online and I only use it at safe reputable sites that have security, like airline tickets, Amazon.com etc.

So where was I…. oh yes online casino games are a good way of just doing something different and relaxing the old poker brain!

But I’m not really into Bingo, its way too slow for me. If I’m playing casino games online then I much prefer to play blackjack,slots and online roulette. To beat roulette or should I say to beat the house rather… you have to have an element of luck… actually a huge element of luck!!! But it does help to know your odds.

I enjoy playing roulette for light entertainment and whilst taking a break from poker. I don’t take my casino games nearly as seriously as I take my poker!

The other night I needed some time out, so I just decided to kick back and relax by playing some casino games online.

It was whilst I was watching the jackpot grow and grow, that something struck me – like a ton of bricks, as they say… Its amazing how things come to you when you are doing something completely different – ever happened to you?  Have you ever lost something and then suddenly out of the blue, weeks later, you pick something up and there is the thing that you were looking for, just staring at you saying, “Why couldn’t you see me fool?…..”

Ok where was I?  Phew lost myself….oh right…the growing jackpot reminded me of how you must let the pot grow – build yourself a big pot.

It doesn’t matter whether you are playing online poker or whether you are at a real poker table, you must remember to build a pot of money – let it grow.  Many beginners get excited when they have a great hand and get carried away, they raise too much or too quickly.  The other players pick up on this, if they are good, they should pick up on the fact that you have a good hand and then they fold.  Leaving the blinds and your money in the pot.  Not a great return on your investment!

What you have to do is draw your opponents money out onto the table.  Let them think they have a chance of winning – build yourself a big pot!  Manipulate the situation, don’t scare them off.  The idea is to get as much of their chips into the table so that you can maximize your winnings.

Funny how it takes a visit to an online casino to remember my poker strategy!  But if you think about it, letting the jackpot grow is the same thing really – there is no point in joining a game when someone has just collected the jackpot.