If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires. Quote by Alex Williams. How true this is in learning and mastering poker from the beginner to the very best players. The best worked hard and used their imagination to become good now they shape the world around them. Example: Phil Ivey, Tom Duan “Durrr”, Patrick Antonius

You can play loose and still be patient at the same time. Patience in poker means having the discipline to wait for a good opportunity. Sometimes good opportunities will present themselves more frequently when there are especially bad or weak tight players at your table. Jedi Method http://www.pokerstrategyforums.com

Hand coordination is the relative strength of your hand compared to your opponents’ hand, and it’s probably the single biggest factor determining whether you have a good or bad session in poker. If it’s working in your favor, whenever you flop a monster, one of your opponents will also make a big hand, just not quite as big as yours. In this situation, playing your hand as fast as possible usually gives you the best chance to make the most money. Brandon Adams. The rest of Brandon’s article can be located here. Brandon Adams Article

Overheard At The Bellagio Tables

Lady: So your some type of Baseball Player.

Baseball Player: Yes

Lady: So you make about 1 million a year right.

Baseball Player: Lady don’t cut my salary that low. I make 25 million a year.

Lady: Who are you.

Baseball Player: Alex Rodriguez.

Table: Everyone laughs. Alex laughing the loudest.

Lady: Can I have your Autograph

Table: Everyone laugh harder.

Overheard On The Golf Course Between Poker Players

Chip Reese 11th hole: What time is it Mike

Mike Huculak: 1:35pm

Lon Hinkle (PGA Proffesional):How much you got ridding on the game Chip

Chip Reese: 50k on the Dodgers

3 minutes pass

Chip Reese: My back is hurting. I am just going to have to let you boy’s go.

Howard Lederer: Chip you always do this everytime you have big money on the baseball game you quit.

Chip Reese: But really my back is terrible.

Howard Lederer: Gives him the look that he has seen this all before. What time does the game start?

Chip Reese: 2:00 You got me.You know me to well Bubb.Ok I will stay.

Howard and Chip both laugh. Mike and Lon shake their heads laugh.

Hosh’s Tip

The difference between no limit and limit holdem mostly comes down to hand ranges. The ranges in limit holdem although large at the beginning are also wide at the end. Many times you have to call down lightly if you feel the opponent was on a draw. In no limit holdem due to the amount of money that you may have put into the pot, you have to be much more careful with the handling of the hand ranges. Most likely you will be putting all your money in against two or three combinations that you can beat. But many times all your combinations will be dead as your opponent has the absolute nuts. So when playing no limit holdem the trick is to tabulate the opponents range. Calculate where you fit in that range and the most important part can you beat most of the hands in that range. This allows you to put all your money with the best hand. In limit on the other hand because the bets and pots are small you may have to call down with as little as ace high as the ranges can be very large when their happen to be a lot of draws on the board. For new players who want to know what ranges of hands usually win happens to the key things that players need to learn. It is not good enough just to play and play at high speed. Time must be taken on the first three cards of the board. This is where the calculation of ranges come into play is not good enough just to say there is a flush draw on the board. Remember there are many flush draws out. One of them just happens to be the nuts. You must break down the hand starting with full houses, trips and there are 3 of them on the flop, flush draws straight draws and then pairs. If you do not have anything that can beat these hands you are either bluffing or are going to lose your money. That’s only half of the problem when calculating these ranges. When you make a bet and he calls he has most often has some part of that range. Where the truly great players are special is that they calculate the opponent’s holdings. If they have him down to a few hands in which he cannot win at all, they are able to make bets which will keep him in the pot yet maximize the earn. If the opponent folds their will be no money to be made. They closely calculate his range allowing a bluff or great lay down. With a little luck they become huge winners over the year but they have refined this to a fine art a place where you want to become a place where you make enough money as to where you can dictate what you want a place where you can shape the world of poker around you. Play good and Have Fun! Hosh.

Play Online Poker

What is the best poker site to play on?

Who has the best poker software?

How can I learn to play hold’em poker?

What is the best poker strategy?

Where can I find the best poker books?

Can I learn poker online?

How to find six max poker hand charts?

How to bluff in a holdem game?

Is full tilt poker, pokerstars or absolute poker the best site to play on?

How can I play multiple games online?

How to play hold’em poker.

These are all questions of a new player a player just like you. I will try to help you with some of them and others you will have to experiment with.  By the way you will soon find out that these are not the most important questions you can have in poker. The most important questions are usually about poker strategy and making the correct decisions.

Lets get to the first one.

 What is the best poker site to play on?

This is sort of an individual thing. My suggestions however will give you an some idea on what I look for and many sites just do not qualify. The best sites are usually the biggest poker sites. The reason for this is due to the the stability of software, the number of games, the number of opponents and last but no least is that the big sites have to somehow protect the integrity of the game.

One of the other features you may wish to look at are the graphics suitablility and the speed of the software. Some software just holds up in certain computers. But most big sites have corrected this problem. I also look for sites that also have some type of pros giving some type of lessons. This is very important when you begin to learn how to play poker. Join a site and learn at the same time. 

The last thing I look at is the deposit bonus usually on the opening page of the website.  There are various deposit bonuses but one of the best is a 100 deposit bonus of $600. Once you make a deposit of they will match your deposit. This amount will be added to your balance as you play. It will help during the learning curve of first using the software and also give you credit to use in the actual play of the game.

Who has the best poker software?

Most sites have great software. I do not consider one better over the other. But you may have to try a few sites just to find which online site you wish to play on.

How can I learn to play Hold’em Poker.

As I have discussed before poker is a simple investment game with each card and turn of cards offering a risk reward ratio. If you happen to invest good you will make money if you do not you will lose money. I have given some lessons on this site and have also included a forum for your review. You can go thru the forum and look at various strategy. The biggest way to learn is to go to a site such as full tilt or pokerstars and read their online pros articles about the game. The second method is to buy a book from the local bookstore or borrow a book from the local library. You can also find a lot of data online about how to play.  I however suggest you first look at the tips and lessons on this site first.

Can I learn online poker?

Just about anyone with an average IQ can learn to play online poker. I have seen average people learn the game and be big winners. I have also seen the smartest of people play like fools when it comes to hold’em poker. I know two heart doctors with huge IQs not be able to play a lick of poker. Each player seems to have either and attribute to be able to learn the game or they just don’t have what it takes to learn. But most players that work at the game can make money in the game.  One last caveat to this is that the math of the game seems to be a no higher than grad 7 level.  Whether you will will make millions at the game or be a loser at the game will be up to you to learn the nuances of the poker game.

How to find six max poker hand charts?

I have included a 6 handed chart on this site. But many other charts are online. I suggest however you use my guideline as a starter and build your own strategy. But there are many good charts online and you can check them out. I first suggest you get the feel for the game buy signing up and getting involved in a free game just to get the feel of the game.

How to bluff in a holdem game?

You to will have to be able to bluff when you first learn to play poker. Players that cannot bluff are easy to read. I suggest you think of a possible hand that matches with the board and then I suggest you play the game like you have that hand. For example if there are three flush cards on the board. Play the hand like you have the flush. Or if the board is paired, play the game like you have trips of a full house. This is the jest of bluffing and you have to start early to learn how bluff properly.

Is  Full Tilt, Poker Stars or Absolute Poker the best poker site to play on?

Like I said before each site has its own feel. It will be up to you to decide which site will suit you. I suggest you download the site and look at the software and decide which site feels right for you. You have to decide this for yourself especially if you plan to play for hours. I can tell you which one I prefer but like I said each person has his own preferences. My plan is to help you along you way.

How can I play multiple poker games online?

You can play more than one game online at a time. Yes it is easy. Just open more than one game and put it on your screen. At the top of the games usually there will be some type of tiling system where the games will adjust to your computer screen.  Many players like to play two games as the game seems to go at a speed that keeps their mind occupied. Many players will play six to eight games. This is not easy and takes time to learn how to play that many games. First start with one game concentrate then ad a second holdem and then so on and so forth. Go until you feel you cannot keep up with the games and seem to be losing track of the players. Some players can play up to twenty games and win.

How to play Holdem Poker?

Ah!!! This is the question of all time. Holdem poker although very simple in nature is very complicated based on the individual opponent. The game like watching Roger Federer in tennis seems simple but has taken many thousands of shots to perfect. Each opponent has to be adjusted too.  So in other words I am saying that there is no set strategy to win at the game. There are standard average plays that all people make but there are plays you have to test on your own that will work against a certain type of opponent.  If you think there is a cookie cutter approach to the game then you will fall behind other players. Players play aggressive and win, players play tight and win and players play loose and win. This is what makes the game of holdem poker so fun and great and has now become the American Past time which is also becoming a world wide past time.

I know he is personally open to any suggestions you have and has one of the best web programmers on his staff. So he can make any changes to the page that you may entertain. He suggests players just keep having fun while posting. The site contains sections for online chat, hand histories, sit and go’s, multi table, videos and much more. The site even holds its own poker events.

Why do you go to South America to play poker?

I studied Spanish in school and wanted a chance to practice

 it and to hear it daily. Came into poker by accident by being

in Paraguay on a tour and the local casino had a mini-tournament

for only $5 satellites and got hooked.

So How long have you played poker?

Only 2 yrs. Started in the old casino ‘Yacht’ in

Paraguay

How did you get into the big event?

I won a mini-tournament at Mantra casino in Uruguay for $3,000 and

took a ‘shot’ at the big money.

What did you think about the competition at the event?

Players like to gamble. Risk taking is necessary.

Did you have any big hands that changed the competition for

you during the tournament.

Yes, 2 big, big hands. On bubble(2) final 2 tables a solid player from Argentina

moved-in. The blinds were high and I needed to gamble with A-Qoff. He had

A-K and on the flop I paired my Queen and it was over for him. This hand

took me into the final table. And the last hand of the tournament ,again I

had to break A-K. Marcello from Brazil(another solid player) moved-in with A-K.

I only had A-4 suited but it’s a big hand heads-up.

I paired the ‘4’ on the turn and  the A-K did not improve.

How did it feel to win?

First feeling was both joy and sorrow. I had to ‘suck-out’ against a very

good player. He had to come from behind to make the final 20.

It was a long 2 days. About 35 blind levels!

What have you been doing since your big win at the Conrad?

I am getting ready for the World Series of Poker and playing in many

mini-tournaments to get ready for the tough grind. Also playing in as

many online and live tournaments.

What do you think about the Casino and the poker tournaments

held there?

The casino is run by Harrah’s and the staff are very well trained. Very

professional. Great food and buffet with fast drink service. The rooms

are great with special room rated for players. Simply one of the

best Casino’s in South America.

What do you think of the Brazilian Players?

Aggressive, dangerous and big risk takers. This is good for tournaments.

The final table had 5 players from Brazil.

Where do you plan to play events in South America this year

and let me know some of the events you have competed in up to

now?

I think I’ll stick with Conrad and Mantra. Uruguay has the

best  tournaments. Also in Corrientes Argentina and in Paraguay.

What are you plans for the future?

. Can you believe this?

I’ve never played poker in Las Vegas!!

I like to give the WSOP Seniors Event a try for $1,000 entry fee

and maybe a satellite. The Seniors Event is the 2^nd biggest in the

world next to the Main Event. Last year 2007 they had 1,800 players.

This year they are expecting at least 2,200.

How has your game progressed?

I like to study books by David Sklansky. His tournament book is the best.

After the Conrad win my game moved up a level. Final table pressure.

What are you working on right now?

I like ‘Omaha’ poker and also the ‘hi-lo’ games. But it takes time to

be a well rounded player. Also Omaha is not a popular game outside

of Europe.

What advice would you give new Brazilians about the game?

Play in many ‘live’ tournaments. Online is great as well. The rule

Play better players if you want to get better.

How important is it to start with an edge in any game?

This is difficult for the beginner. Play in many mini tournaments

and get experience.

What do you enjoy most about playing poker in South

America?

I enjoy playing with the top players in Uruguay and Paraguay

there is a point system in both countries and I can see how

the best play and sometimes learn from them.

Closing thoughts.

South America has many good players in Paraguay, Argentina

Brazil and Uruguay so I hope one of these players can win

in  Dec. 2008.

If you play free online poker or play to the highest level of holdem poker there is a right move and it has to be made all the time.  Like all strategy games your poker strategy has to be accurate and correct. Your game has to start with average standard play. These are the plays you will make all the time and then plays that allow for you to vary to each player. But you must first start with the standard average play.

When building a strategy for any strategy games that includes holdem you must build it careful looking at all angles. You must always ask yourself does this play cost to much to make or will it cost to much later in the hand. You must weigh the risk verses reward ratio as has to be made as in any business strategy. Many players search for a free online strategy but usually many do not contain enough detail to enable you to win. Your plan must be in detail as many players have gone before you and they may be using a very good strategy.

You must then post the standard average strategy on the wall and do not waiver from it until you have tested the strategy for a long time and have either proven or not proven the strategy valid. You cannot massage the figures till after you have done at least 40000 hands worth of play. This will all for enough time to test your theory on the game of holdem.

Now let me get you started to enable you to start building. If you play no limit. You can play any pair in any position. 22-AA and start with a raise. With any AJ or higher from any position start with a raise. JTs or higher start with a raise. This is very simple strategy buy you get the idea. Always start with a raise. If you want a better startegy you may want to look online. But remember make sure the guy has thought about the game. Poker is simple but the behind strategy is compicated so you must have some type of complicated startegy.

For example most players look over. What do you do with AJs with one raiser and you are in late position. What do you do with a raiser and caller. What do you do if you have two limpers. Do you see how the strategy has to be complete. 

On top of the strategy you must then try maximize earn, minimize your lose when you have a losing hand, get free cards and not give free cards.You must drive out opponents with worse hands or sometimes drive opponents with better hands. This is the key to poker this will have to be done on the flop, turn and river when playing poker. Remember use the standard average play at the beginning of the hand and do all these other things to maxamize your earn. Most players get part of the game right. The look at only the starting hand. This is not good enough if the game was about the starting hands there would be a perfect strategy. But the game really begins after the flop. I hope you learn and you play the best game possible. I will give you tips to help you along your way. So get started today try to find or build a standard average play strategy.

The next event along with the Poker Stars sponsored players should make the next event even better. For more info click on the logo’s. We are happy that Poker Stars is opening up poker in South America and support them in their efforts for this to continue.