Poker is an incredible game which almost every card-game fanatic loves playing. Due to the easy availability and accessibility, nowadays the online version of the game is rapidly gaining popularity in India.
Playing poker is no rocket science. The game is easy to learn but to get an upper hand and achieve success in the long run, it is crucial to consistently work to improve your gaming skills.
Here are some “fail-safe” ways to increase your possibilities to make serious money at an online poker table.
Play only on a trustworthy platform
There is a wide variety of gaming websites available on the internet but it is essential to choose only an authentic and dedicated poker platform to play games with real money. The site must be certified by authorities for fair and bona fide gameplay. The deposit and withdrawal process should be easy, quick, and transparent. All variants of poker such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Crazy Pineapple, etc must be available 24x7 on the website.
Limit Distractions
When you play online poker, there are number of factors which can divert your attention from the game. While playing on a smartphone at home or office, distractions like phone calls, messages, e-mail, notification pop-ups, etc can confuse you and lead you to take irrational decisions on the game table. It is crucial to cut distractions and maintain focus in the game to ensure acquiring valuable information about your opponent’s hand strength and predict his next move. Playing while you are hungry or drunk also negatively affects your level of concentration. Poker is not a game to be played with dull senses. The more focused and disciplined you are, the better you will play.
Take bold decisions
A vast majority of novice players feel hesitant playing with average hands due to the fear of losing. However, in reality, these amateur poker players fail to understand how exactly the value of hand changes. Poker is an unpredictable game and even a premium hand cannot guarantee to win the pot. There is no doubt that your decisions to make a bet or fold should be based on the strength of your hand. But you must also consider your opponents’ experience, skills, bet sizes, and past playing records before deciding your next move. Once you know how your opponent is going to play, you can implement strategies and play bluff to steal a pot.
Avoid playing at too high limits
The major reason of people tend to move to play higher limit games is that they might have been winning consistently at the lower levels and now they want to move upwards. But lack of experience can lead you to suffer big losses as the level of skills and experience of your competitors are much higher in high-limit games than low stake tables. The players should avoid playing at stakes that their bankroll cannot afford. Even if you play really well, your opponent can still beat you if he holds a better hand than you. That’s why it is important to balance your bankroll to save you from any financial troubles in case you lose. Maintain your bankroll as per your knowledge, skills, and playing style (tight aggressive, loose passive). Spend a good amount of time and efforts studying and practicing and move to play a bigger game only when you find yourself financially and mentally able to do so.