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Free Online Poker Guide – What type of Texas Holdem Poker player are you?
By Hikerpro | March 11, 2010
Having played free online poker for a while now, I have come to realise that there are typically two types of Texas Holdem players: those who play the cards and others who play the player. So, which type of play is best? And how do you know if you are playing the right one? Well, in my experience, I try to play both.
After a few years of playing the game and learning how to figure out and know the “outs”, hand percentages, etc., it did help my game tremendously, but not nearly as much as I had hoped. What I did not factor in, was the style of play by others. Playing the player is a strategy that should not be overlooked.
Many players will play nearly any cards dealt to them. Bluff out the table to take in the pot. Other times just plain get lucky and “donk”. After all it is poker and any 2 cards can typically win a hand.
So, how do you beat other players? Well, the answer is simple… watch your opponent before you take them on at a table. Make note of their playing techniques and take in as much about them as possible, such as how often they raise, how much they bet, etc. This may take you some time, but it is well worth taking as much in as you can before you attempt to take them on.
Does it always work to your advantage? The answer is no. It is poker and a game of chance after all. Regardless of how good you are at poker, you are never going to win every single game you play. However, by taking on this strategy of watching your opponents before you play them, you are much more likely to win more hands than you otherwise would have. You may not win every hand or every time, but you will win more than just playing your cards.
Good luck with these tips and I hope to see you at the free online poker tables soon!
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