Basic Poker Strategy

Playing Big Starting Hands

When you are dealt premium pocket cards in Texas Hold´em, you are faced with a dilemma. You want to maximise the value of your hand, but not bet so much that you frighten everybody off and just pick up the blinds. Much of the answer to this will depend on … more

Poker Terminology – Straight Draws

Poker has a lot of colourful and unique terminology, and if you have been asked whether a “nut flush” is a new type of ice-cream sundae; you will appreciate that some of it can appear confusing and misleading. The different ways in which a straight can be made post-flop also … more

Texas Hold ‘Em & Omaha Poker

No matter which kind of casino you frequent whether it is a land based establishment or a virtual online casino, most likely you will find some version of poker being played there. In fact, most places offer a wide array of poker variations. Two of the more popular poker versions … more

Ace in Your Hand = Caution Required

When you are playing any variety of Texas Hold´em, being dealt an ace in your hand always gives you a bit of a buzz. However, there are circumstances when it leads players into a false sense of security and they bet without thought to their second card and the pitfalls … more

Profitable Omaha Strategy

As Omaha is a near cousin of Texas Hold’em many people believe that, because the game is played in the same way (with the exception of the two additional hole cards), much the same poker strategies apply. Inasmuch as there is an element of truth in that, some of the … more

Should you be Bluffing More?

Bluffing is an important part of the game of poker, and as opposing players can never be sure what you have in your hand, once you have opened the betting with a bluff, they have to be convinced that they are holding a hand with at least the potential to … more

How to Play 7 Card Stud

Seven Card Stud Poker is one of the less frequently played games at online poker sites, but it is a much simpler game to understand and master. In fact it is essential for players who enjoy “mixed games” of poker to absorb the best strategies in draw styles of poker, … more

How To Play Pot Limit Omaha Poker

Pot Limit Omaha is a very different game from any Texas Hold´em game you may have played, although if you have an understanding of what makes a good Hold´em player you should do well in PLO, as many of the strategies are similar.

The first thing to understand is how the … more

Online Poker Bonuses

With online poker being so readily accessible to a market of millions of players, the poker rooms have become extremely competitive in the offers that they make to attract clients.

Sign-up bonuses are becoming larger and larger, bigger commissions are offered in rakeback schemes and Jackpot competitions are being introduced to … more

Top 10 Online Poker Tips

All of our articles are filled with fascinating information and helpful ideas on how you can improve your poker, however for those that do not have the patience to read through the entire web site (or those who are just slow readers) here is a breakdown of our Top Ten … more

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