7 important poker tips for beginners

Many players starting out in their poker careers often make a few critical mistakes that can ruin their enjoyment of the game. Here are seven important tips to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes when playing poker at Coral Casino:

1. Study the poker hand rankings and rules of the game.

Like any new game, you need to know the rules before you can play. In poker, the rules differ depending on which option you choose to play.

The order of hands also differs: a good hand in Texas Hold’em is not a very good hand, for example in Razz Poker. So always read the hand order and rules carefully so you know which hands you’re aiming for in your chosen game.

2. Play small stakes first

Low stakes cash tables and low buy-in tournaments are great for honing your poker skills and learning to react differently to different situations without risking your whole bankroll.

Once you know the different poker strategies and are willing to try them for the first time, go for the low stakes tables.

3. Pick your tables carefully.

This tip is actually very closely related to the previous one. Even if you have a really big starter pot, don’t go straight to the big games featuring professional players. Prefer to play at smaller tables where the level of players is close to yours.

Once your skills start to develop, and you find yourself playing better, more logical and efficient than before, you can move up one level. Slowly but surely progress towards the bigger tables.

4. Give up your weakest hands

One of the most common mistakes beginners make is to play too many hands. Play fairly tait-like at first, meaning only call or rake with good hands.

5. Play aggressively.

When you decide to play your hand, play it aggressively. Don’t be afraid to bet until the flop, like if you have AA or KK. If your opponent raises, rake back and see if he was just trying to bluff.

With an aggressive style of play, you beat out many of the tight players, as they don’t get into the pot with a mediocre hand. You can win a lot of banks simply because all the other players have given up.

Although winning just on the blinds does not increase your own chip stack in a single round, these winning banks can end up being crucial later in the game.

6. Don’t bluff too much

Successful bluffing creates a real sense of success. But don’t let the good vibe overwhelm you, because excessive bluffing will be discovered sooner or later.

Mathematical models based on optimum bluff density are, of course, pure theory and may not work in a particular game situation.

7. Use your position to your advantage

Position does matter in poker, and you should always take advantage of late positions. This will allow you to better appreciate the types of hands your opponents have. Also, remember that you should always play every possible position with strong hands!