Archive for July, 2008
Online Poker Etiquette
There is a huge valley of difference between playing online and live poker. Few things are there which distinguish online poker from playing live. Both modes could be equally enjoyable and challenging. If you are wondering where there are lesser chances of being abused then it’s your mistake. Just by remembering some points, you can enjoy your online gaming with your opponents.
1) When you are playing online first thing is to keep up to date your internet connection. It is found most of the time that you are about to finish a hand but you miss it due to discontinuation of internet .And that’s very frustrating. Make sure it will not happen.
2) Keep an eye on the table timings, while it is your turn to play. Try to think and decide during the given time limit of the online playing room software. However, the time is sufficient to come to a conclusion about your move.
3) Don’t try to fill the chat box with dirty and abusive language. You will get nothing out of it but the same garbage in return. It will be a misuse of the facility given to you and can be taken back if not used in a proper manner.
4) Another very irritating behavior is, to discuss your cards and hand with some one else while you are out of hand and he is about to act in the existing hand. By doing so, you are just making him strong enough to pull you down in the next round. So better try avoid such things.
Playing online is a very good way of learning through your mistake and improves the game accordingly. No matter, whether you are playing online or live, the out come should be sheer enjoyment. So, try to gain as much fun and joy from your game by remembering simple things discussed above.
Add comment July 18, 2008
How To Be Away From Tilt
In poker tilt means a condition when most players re-organize themselves after feeling the jerk of bad beat. Really for a player nothing painful than facing a loose game .This brings frustration as a side effect and to cope it up with this situation players start playing in a more wild way.
This will also affect badly to the bankroll of players and make them more losers.
However it is always on top of priority of any player not to cross the way of tilt at any cost. Take a chill break and move away from table for a while when you face the bad beat .Once you get rejuvenated, come back as a fresh breeze on the table, in short, start playing with a fresh body, mind and soul. And remember; don’t play in an angry mood.
Poker player should come up with the technique to realize going on the way of tilt in quite advance. Time management is also very important to learn in addition with controlling your emotions. Playing with ordinary hands is also found common phenomena in players after a bad beat. Whenever you stuck in such situation recall your previous best plays and again drop all the dust down from your hands and play a terrific game ahead.
We wrap it up this article with an advice; that forget all the disturbing emotions and feeling while you play. Concentrate upon your best part .Do whatever to keep yourself relaxed. For that you can talk to your loved ones on phone, go to get some light meals, take a deep breath. Last but not the least, “there is no room for emotion in Poker”.
Add comment July 7, 2008