Poker Guru Lessons (archive) - 5-15 DAILY POKER WISDOM PokerGuru - 15.05.2009, 09:52 Post subject: 5-15 DAILY POKER WISDOMGood morning, my Winners!
To be a truly great Texas Hold'Em player, you need to be able to read your opponents ..... ascertaining when they are bluffing and when they have a really solid hand. But learning some basic strategies and general rules will go a long way toward making sure you can at least hold your own in a game.
It may seem silly to be reminded of the following fundamental facts, but it's surprising how often players get swept up in the excitement of the game and forget the basics.
Sooooooo ........... always remember these two things:
(1) The two cards you hold are the only cards that set you apart from the other players and give you the chance to win.
(2) All of the face up cards are community cards, shared by you and every other player.
It's vital that you focus on what those cards could mean to someone else at least as much as you focus on what they mean to you. In particular, keep your eyes open for your opponents' straight and flush possibilities!
Your Guruvaleria - 15.05.2009, 17:38 Post subject:
I have found that sometimes I completely miss a a possible straight in someone's hand and it has come back and bit me more than once.
PokerGuru - 15.05.2009, 23:43 Post subject: Thank you for your response, Valeria!
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