Top 10 Poker Tips
- Always have sufficient bankroll
Always choose a table where your bankroll will allow you to play. At least 100 big blinds for a cash game, 20 times the buy-in for Sit-n-Gos, and 20 times the buy–in for tournaments. (although MTT’s are more of a leisure activity, where variance is huge) - Sit down with the maximum
Sit down at a poker table with the maximum authorised big blinds if possible. You will profit more from your best wins. - Sit to the left of a good player
Find the best player at the table and sit to his left. Thus, you will always have an advantage over him. - Keep the fish on your right
At a poker table, the money circulates from right to left and danger comes from the left. - Take note of all the players
Use the buddy list and player notes to keep track of the good players and recognise the fish. When you sign on next time you’ll know just where to sit. - Observe with a keen eye
Spend a few minutes observing the table where you’ll be playing. This will give you some valuable clues about your opponents. - Favour the players who hang onto their cards
Look for the table with the highest percentage of players who see the flop (in the lobby). This indicates players who choose their starting hands unwisely. Take advantage! - Play the table’s opposite
Always play at the opposite rhythm of a table. Play loose at a tight table and tight at a loose table. - Never show your cards
Except in rare instances, never show your cards. It is useless to give away information to your opponents for nothing. - Never bluff a weekend player
Weekend players are always looser than weekday players. The rule is - a solid game with no bluffing to beat them.
