Monday, July 13, 2009

Playing Poker Is A Strategy Game

By Phillip Dogwood

A poker player needs a reliable game strategy in order to become a good player. Still using the same strategy on all your opponents and on each game you encounter is not a good move. You need to change your plans in order to become a better poker player.

The important point you should do is to make changes to every opponent you have and to every situation you are in. You must make game plans in advance, depending on who you're opponents are. Changing your core strategy will permit you to discover your strengths and know the other players' weak points which you can take advantage of on future encounters.

Every opponent you encounter is different. Some play hands even if they have a feeble card, some make bluffs and some are serious players. You just need to adjust the way you played the game in accordance with your opponents way of thinking and the present situation.

Here are some things that you should do so that you can tailor your basic plans in accordance to the other players.

Keep an eye on your opponents actions. Always remember the way your opponent play. Also put in mind all their actions because this will be a good information for you to use in future play.

Know your opponents' motives. We all made decisions based on reason even in playing poker. Your job is to know the reasons behind the decisions of your opponents. Even if its foolish in your perspective. Understanding the other players' motives will give you a good benefit in your future games.

Have a practical understanding of what their thinking. You need to know what's going on your rivals' head. Also the way in making their decisions. Adjust your thoughts to think like they do. Perfecting this change will make you have a fair advantage over them.

Playing psychologist in playing poker is a must. You can also ask your play mates some questions during the game. This will give you a hint on their personality. Doing all the tasks mentioned above is not that simple but it's worth it. Knowing their thoughts, decisions and actions will give you a good chance of winning on the next round.

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