So You Want to Play Poker?

So You Want to Play Poker?
Poker isn't a game you can just waltz in sit down at the table and expect to win. Chances are you won't even break even. If you want to go home broke then walk the path of an amateur, if you want to go toe to toe with the big boys and make the big bucks, or even play well enough to enjoy the game then you have to add a little finesse to your game play. There's nothing wrong with a little know how and I can show how to enhance your online poker game. Below are some tips to playing poker. Use these and you should be on your way to becoming a poker guru.
1. Be patient. There is nothing that can break down a poker guru faster then impatience. If you are playing for money then this is perhaps the number one tip that you can ever get. If you are playing for fun.... Well sometimes it is fun to be inpatient.
2. There is no need to play every hand; this is usually the number one mistake of all beginner players. Most people want to be a part of the action, which brings me back to being patient. There is no need to play every single hand, playing more doesn't mean you will win more frequently, in fact, in most cases you lose more often that way.
3. Watch your bluffing. There is no rule that states that you can only bluff a certain amount of time, but a lot of beginners over bluff simply because they know its apart of the game. Does not bluff for the sake of bluffing, bluffs only work in certain situations and against certain opponents there is no point in bluffing if there is no need for it. Keep that in mind when working on your poker strategy.
One of the hardest skills to master in poker is being able to see through the infamous poker face. The ability to read you opponent is key to playing a good game, and quite frankly most people never get the hang of it. So instead of banging your head against the wall until you pass out, how about playing poker online? Online poker is a healthy alternative to smashing your head repeatedly against the table in frustration. The advantage of playing poker at home is it truly levels the playing field, it robs the pro's of the advantage of reading your tells because essentially the only way to win a game of poker is with an unshakable poker face. Casino poker is face to face, and if you are thinking of going toe to toe with the big boys a good poker face is a must, unless of course you want to lose all your money. Those who walk into a casino with a smile usually leave with a frown, so turn that frown neutral and maybe you'll win a few rounds at the casino.
Finally, remember that poker is only a game and the most important thing is to have fun!