Online poker has really exploded in terms of its market presence and popularity and it seems that online poker rooms have become something of a sanctuary for the novice and inexperienced player who is fearful that they will lose by virtue of their body language or in poker parlance "tell".
The truth of the matter is that whilst you cannot physically see your opponents, it is possible for tells to arise which can either benefit you if you exploit them, or leave you more vulnerable as your opponents try and get the upper hand by using it against you.
For example, if a player hesitates and takes a rather lengthy period of time in order to bring his hand to participate in the raise, make sure that you keep your eye on that player so that you can see what cards he is currently disposing of, and those which he is collecting. That will give you a better understanding as to what sort of hand he has, or is trying to pull off.
If players at a table conclude their move quickly, then that can be indicative of the usage of the "auto-check" option which itself is a sign of weakness.
Another common rookie mistake is trying to swim in the deeper waters, only to then end up majorly out of their league. Whilst the professional tournament league may have rather substantial cash prizes at stake, the simple truth of the matter is that if you are unable to actually win a game at this level then you are wasting your time as well as your money.
Therefore, do not move up a rank in the poker league until you are winning constantly and consistently within a particular skill level. Build up a substantial bankroll from here, and then you can progress.
When playing online poker it can be all too easy to lose track of time, and our other commitments. Watch out for this because the last thing you want to do is be involved in a poker tournament only to find that you are racing against the clock. This means you are anxious and distracted, thereby impairing your concentration as well as your judgment.
The truth of the matter is that whilst you cannot physically see your opponents, it is possible for tells to arise which can either benefit you if you exploit them, or leave you more vulnerable as your opponents try and get the upper hand by using it against you.
For example, if a player hesitates and takes a rather lengthy period of time in order to bring his hand to participate in the raise, make sure that you keep your eye on that player so that you can see what cards he is currently disposing of, and those which he is collecting. That will give you a better understanding as to what sort of hand he has, or is trying to pull off.
If players at a table conclude their move quickly, then that can be indicative of the usage of the "auto-check" option which itself is a sign of weakness.
Another common rookie mistake is trying to swim in the deeper waters, only to then end up majorly out of their league. Whilst the professional tournament league may have rather substantial cash prizes at stake, the simple truth of the matter is that if you are unable to actually win a game at this level then you are wasting your time as well as your money.
Therefore, do not move up a rank in the poker league until you are winning constantly and consistently within a particular skill level. Build up a substantial bankroll from here, and then you can progress.
When playing online poker it can be all too easy to lose track of time, and our other commitments. Watch out for this because the last thing you want to do is be involved in a poker tournament only to find that you are racing against the clock. This means you are anxious and distracted, thereby impairing your concentration as well as your judgment.
