Poker Tips For The Beginner

(Q) I'm a beginner can you give me any tips?

(A) One of the best poker tips for a beginner is attitude. That is, make sure that your attitude is one that neither gives away your hand or strategy nor offends other players.

It's important for your game that you not give away your hand. Figuring out what your tells are by asking a friend, a coach, or another objective party will help you control them when they happen. Because other players are watching you, you should watch yourself first and make sure that your attitude doesn't give you away every time you look at your cards or make a decision about what to do next.

Just as essential as protecting your game is protecting your relationship with other players at the table. Without them, there would be no game, right? Gracious play is the best poker tip of all. When you get a lucky card or hit a lucky streak, gloating isn't going to keep the other guys and gals at the table. Be gracious. Call it a lucky hit, playing down your strategy. No point in letting them learn how to read you by knowing that inside you're saying to yourself, 'Ha HA! I am getting so freaking good at this!'

Even after the hand is played, the other players at the table are watching you. They're getting a feel for how you handle yourself. Don't make the common mistake that many beginning poker players do: don't fake complacency when you win or disappointment when you draw a good card. Learning to control your features and keep them 'straight' and matching them with an equally emotionless dialogue is a poker tip that, when matched with good strategy, will take you from beginner to intermediate to advanced in no time.

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