What serious tips do you give a new poker player?

1968 · Aug 20, 2009

Keep this serious please, but say a buddy you know that you like just took up Poker and is learning. What tips/pieces of advice/words of wisdome do you tell him to help him better his game?

Enfuego · Aug 20, 2009

1968 said:
Keep this serious please, but say a buddy you know that you like just took up Poker and is learning. What tips/pieces of advice/words of wisdome do you tell him to help him better his game?

1) What kind of poker?
2) Tournament or cash?

Nick.Papagiorgio · Aug 20, 2009

dont play high stakes right away

1968 · Aug 20, 2009

Enfuego said:
1) What kind of poker?
2) Tournament or cash?

both.

Nick.Papagiorgio said:
dont play high stakes right away

what is high stakes?

Dante · Aug 20, 2009

play small stakes like suggested maybe even play the play money tables for a few months get a feel for the game a bit .... no need to rush into real money unless your friend wants to be the fish at the table... and trust me they will spot him within a few minutes

I would start with the .05/.10 cash games maybe a 6 person ring table

Enfuego · Aug 20, 2009

1968 said:
both.

what is high stakes?

Uh, what kind of poker?

1968 · Aug 20, 2009

Enfuego said:
Uh, what kind of poker?

all kinds.

1968 · Aug 20, 2009

Dante said:
play small stakes like suggested maybe even play the play money tables for a few months get a feel for the game a bit .... no need to rush into real money unless your friend wants to be the fish at the table... and trust me they will spot him within a few minutes

I would start with the .05/.10 cash games maybe a 6 person ring table

so online practice really does no good?

where do you find nickel and dime tables?

lax_gunman · Aug 20, 2009

Pick a type of poker:
holdem, stud, draw, razz, etc
Pick the style:
online, live
Treat the amount like a unit. You never want to risk more than two percent of your bankroll on one session.
Whatever style and game you choose try to master it before moving on to another.

Dante · Aug 20, 2009

1968 said:
so online practice really does no good?

where do you find nickel and dime tables?

the even have as low as .01/.02 tables even every site has them.... Ultimatebet / poker stars etc.

This is not a get rich quick thing it will take a LONG , LONG time to even get close to mastering it and making coin profit he will lose alot before he wins is his bankroll ready for that?

1968 · Aug 20, 2009

for example, to make it easier, lets say 'in person'

HOLD EM and Stud/Draw at the tables.

1968 · Aug 20, 2009

Dante said:
the even have as low as .01/.02 tables even every site has them.... Ultimatebet / poker stars etc.

This is not a get rich quick thing it will take a LONG , LONG time to even get close to mastering it and making coin

oh oh ok, gotcha. I thought you meant in person.

So one can practice and learn how to master it online before moving to in-person?

JAKEPEAVY21 · Aug 20, 2009

dont tilt after bad beats or chase losses..if you notice you start doing this, take a short break to collect yourself after a bad beat..always try and play your "A" game

Dante · Aug 20, 2009

LIVE games???? that is an entirely different kind of animal

wow be expected to lose more there

There are many " tells" the regulars will pick up on your newbee friend pretty quick he might win a few small pots as they call him down to read how he plays them bam they rape him ... until he gets better

I would suggest playing very tight and premium hands for a bit and do not be mad when he loses

Enfuego · Aug 20, 2009

1968 said:
so online practice really does no good?

where do you find nickel and dime tables?

I think you first need to understand that cash and tournament games are two different games and played differently. I play mostly tournament games and in those games I feel it's important to remain very patient and throw many hands away that I know will get me in trouble.

Another good tip is to limit the chase of the flush or straight. I think it's a good move in some situations but often times newer players keep chasing that neon rainbow to brokeville.

I am very aggressive at a live table yet not so aggressive online.

Those are a few.

MartyT · Aug 21, 2009

Not sure how much experience you have but I would go read a book about poker from Doyle Brusnon super system II. Good read for a rookie or refresher course..

Dante · Aug 21, 2009

Enfuego said:
I think you first need to understand that cash and tournament games are two different games and played differently. I play mostly tournament games and in those games I feel it's important to remain very patient and throw many hands away that I know will get me in trouble.

Another good tip is to limit the chase of the flush or straight. I think it's a good move in some situations but often times newer players keep chasing that neon rainbow to brokeville.

I am very aggressive at a live table yet not so aggressive online.

Those are a few.

100% correct to different animals all together

1968 · Aug 21, 2009

so in tournaments you fold alot more and in cash games you are more aggressive?

1968 · Aug 21, 2009

MartyT said:
Not sure how much experience you have but I would go read a book about poker from Doyle Brusnon super system II. Good read for a rookie or refresher course..

im a rookie at poker as is my brother-in-law, we are both learning. We are thinking of heading up to Winstar and playing this weekend at the lowest limit table we can find for practice but if online training is what we need first we will do that.

Dante · Aug 21, 2009

1968 said:
so in tournaments you fold alot more and in cash games you are more aggressive?

like I said in your newbee friend's case he will get raped but the raping will be less if he sticks to solid play and plays pretty much premium hands for a bit and tries very little bluffing until he gets a little better then branch out with the hole cards to play