Poker Math Equations
At the root of all poker games is basic math. Like an accountant, a stock trader, or an investor you need to make educated decisions on whether or not you want to take part in a certain hand. By learning the math behind the game you will gain the edge on many of your opponents. This is the greatest poker strategy you can learn.
Online Poker Calculators
The first step in any game of poker is learning how many outs you have to actually make your hand. From there you can determine whether or not a certain hand is worth chasing after or if you should just save your chips and wait for the next investment opportunity.
Knowing what your putting into the pot versus what you're getting back in return can give you a huge advantage while playing poker. Why not give this calculator a try the next time you're playing online? No one will be the wiser...
US Friendly Online Poker Rooms
| Poker Room | Deposit Bonus |
|---|---|
| Carbon Poker | $600 |
| True Poker | $200 |
| Cake Poker | $600 |
Featured Poker Room
Carbon Poker is part of the Merge Gaming Network. It is licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and is one of the few online poker sites I know of that hasn’t had a major scandal or FBI investigation launched against it (not yet anyway, as of 4/22/10.) Carbon Poker also offers 35 % rakeback which is one of the highest percentages out there and they allow US players.
Starting Hand Chart By Position
In Texas Holdem one of the most critical decisions is knowing when to hold 'em and knowing when to fold 'em. The cards you should play are influenced by a variety of different factors including opponent types, chip stack, and table position. This list covers all positions at the table along with hints and suggestions of what you should do with certain hands depending on what position you're in.
The Golden Rule of Poker
Never play above what you can afford. This is the golden rule of poker. If you can’t afford to play, then don’t play. Never, ever break this rule of poker.
Why?
The mentality you have when you can’t afford to play is quite different than if you can afford to play. If you can afford to play, big deal if you lose some chips. If you can’t afford to play 1 of 2 things will happen – you’ll play way too conservative and blind yourself out or you’ll do good for a little bit then start daydreaming about the money and make a bad decision.
When you’re playing without a safety net it becomes harder to concentrate. Then again The Art of War would disagree with me. It would be known as being on “death ground.” You either walk away with cash or you’re broke and can’t survive.
Perhaps the tilt factor is higher.
Just don’t break this rule.
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