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<title>Poker Tips Blog from Findabet.co.uk</title><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/index.php</link><description>Poker Tips Blog from Findabet.co.uk</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><language>en</language><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Mason Technologies Limited</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-06-07T17:43:32+01:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:08:33 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title>Working from a Small Poker Bankroll: Part Two</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-06-07T17:43:32+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bankroll-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bankroll-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Working from a Small Poker Bankroll: Part Two</h1>This is the second part of this mini series, the first article on a <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bankroll-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-39">small Poker Bankroll can be found here</a>.


...In the last article we discussed some of the basic methods of bulking up a small <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker bankroll</a> in order to progress your poker game. 

...If you plan to implement some of the above tips and take to the cash, limit Hold &lsquo;Em games then remember to stay within your budget when choosing your table stakes so that you can build your bankroll slowly instead of taking the large risks that can so often jeopardize your previous gains.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Working from a Small Poker Bankroll: Part One</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-05-21T17:37:15+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bankroll-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bankroll-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Working from a Small Bankroll: Part One</h1>If you&rsquo;re set on becoming a big player in the world of <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">online poker</a> then it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;ll need to bulk up a modest bankroll.   Working your deposit of <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker cash</a> from a small amount to a larger one enables greater opportunity for higher-stakes games and playing against skilled opponents, two aspects necessary for working toward becoming an established competitor. 

...If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Understanding Poker Side Pots</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-04-21T16:49:58+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-side-pots.php#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-side-pots.php#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Understanding Poker Side Pots</h2><a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Side pots are a poker phenomenon</a> that a lot of players are bound to run into as they compete across different styles of events. 

...You&rsquo;ll notice <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">side pots</a> on tables where there are two separate piles of chips set up. 

...The <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">all-in player</a> will only be able to compete for the side pot created to cover their bet but all others are able to vie for the extra prize. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mucking in Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Poker Strategy</category><dc:date>2009-04-14T09:10:51+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/mucking-your-hand-in-poker.php#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/mucking-your-hand-in-poker.php#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Although most adhere to a strict rule to never reveal their cards at the end of a <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker hand</a>, many have conflicting opinions regarding mucking as a psychological tool. 

...Many players seem to think that showing their pocket after a <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">bad beat</a> serves to establish your reputation as smart competitor and give others a reason to respect your actions but this instinct can be counter-productive. 

...If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lessons in Poker Bluffing: Part Three</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker Bluffing</category><dc:date>2009-04-09T19:15:41+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-three.php#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-three.php#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first part can be found here - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-one.php">Poker Bluffing Part One</a> and the second part can be found here - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-two.php">Poker Bluffing Part Two.</a>


Having a few basic strategies with <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker bluffing</a> related to table position is obviously important but it&rsquo;s also a good idea to know how to deal with the number of players still left in the hand when considering your bluffing actions.


...<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Bluffing</a> against one or two players becomes much more difficult and can present some problems as we mentioned above. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lessons in Poker Bluffing: Part Two</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker Bluffing</category><dc:date>2009-03-26T19:00:31+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The particular lack of confidence that makes them fold on a regular basis is the same phenomena that will allow you to bluff them into folding when the heat is on, after they have already committed many bets in the endgame of a hand.


The early position will also allow you to identify <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">stronger poker players</a> so you can better gauge when to attempt bluffs or not. ...  Semi-bluffs are usually much more advisable than pure bluffs against better players who are more skilled at spotting tricks at the <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker table</a>.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lessons in Poker Bluffing: Part One</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker Bluffing</category><dc:date>2009-03-25T14:37:59+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/lessons-in-poker-bluffing-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Bluffing</a> is an important part of your <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker game</a> but it is often misunderstood and used too often or not enough. ...  Our first few tips here will focus on late position bluffing simply because it is the best opportunity to bluff successfully as well as the one time wherein most players make avoidable mistakes or miss chances.


...A late position isn&rsquo;t as good for early positions when it comes to &ldquo;milking the table&rdquo; but you still have the opportunity to see a great deal of action before it&rsquo;s your turn to call or raise. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Preparing for a HORSE Tournament: Part Three</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Horse Tournaments</category><category>Hold&#x27;Em</category><category>Omaha</category><category>Razz Poker</category><category>Seven Card Stud</category><dc:date>2009-03-24T08:55:39+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament-part-three.php#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament-part-three.php#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first part of this can be <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament.php">found here</a> and the second part of this can be <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament-part-two.php">found here</a>


...This post is brought to you from the <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk Poker Blog</a>.   If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Preparing for a HORSE Tournament: Part Two</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Horse Tournaments</category><category>Hold&#x27;Em</category><category>Omaha</category><category>Razz Poker</category><category>Seven Card Stud</category><dc:date>2009-03-22T20:03:15+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">HORSE</a> is always offered as a fixed-limit game (although some sites may offer pot-limit or no-limit mixed-style series that stray a little from the traditional <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">HORSE</a> format) with a rotation of the five aforementioned poker styles. 

...Making money in low-stakes <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">HORSE</a> tournaments is often as easy as picking off the weaker players during Razz or Hi-Lo Stud but insufficient practice in these less popular games can make you the victim of a well-rounded competitor.   Without proper knowledge of each style it will not matter how good you are at any one or two of the other games so it&rsquo;s definitely worth the time to practice on low-stakes or virtual chip tables before entering a <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">HORSE</a> tournament.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Preparing For a HORSE Tournament: Part One</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Horse Tournaments</category><category>Hold&#x27;Em</category><category>Omaha</category><category>Razz Poker</category><category>Seven Card Stud</category><category>Poker Tournament</category><dc:date>2009-03-18T16:44:53+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament.php#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-horse-preparing-tournament.php#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz</a> is the first of the three final stages of Stud play and is the only part of HORSE that is sometimes knocked out of the proceedings (players may be familiar with HOSE games where Razz is removed).


<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Seven-card Stud High</a> is a return to the formerly popular style of poker and makes up the second-last stage of play.   


<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Seven-card Stud Hi-Lo</a> (Eight or better) is the last stage of a HORSE tournament and is a variation of the rules set by the previous round.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Basic Strategy in Razz Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Razz Poker</category><dc:date>2009-03-10T11:02:23+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/razz-poker-basic-strategy.php#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/razz-poker-basic-strategy.php#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz poker</a> is undoubtedly unique for players familiar with the usual goal of achieving high value cards in order to succeed. 

...Quality starting hands in <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz poker</a> are important to learn and remember so you know when to play and when to fold or take it easy on betting. 

...Perhaps the most significant aspect of solid <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz poker</a> play is based on memorization and comfort however, so it&rsquo;s well worth playing many practice games before staking anything substantial in a game of this style.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Looking at the Rules of Razz Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Razz Poker</category><dc:date>2009-03-09T16:44:18+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/rules-of-razz-poker.php#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/rules-of-razz-poker.php#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The final stage of play is carried out with a final chance at betting and raising based on psychological didactics and visible cards (as in other forms of stud) before the faces are revealed and the winner determined.


...Determining the best strategy to successfully reach this stage is, obviously, quite significant and will form the focus of our final article on <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz poker</a> basics.


...If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>An Introduction to Razz Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Razz Poker</category><dc:date>2009-03-04T16:50:48+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/razz-poker-introduction.php#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/razz-poker-introduction.php#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[By the end of the game every player that doesn&rsquo;t fold will hold seven cards and the potential to show their five &lsquo;best&rsquo; cards. <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz poker</a> differs again from other stud games in that, contrary to expectations, a flush or straight does not negatively affect the hand ranking. 

...Aces are always the lowest card in <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Razz poker</a> and the best possible hand to hold is A-2-3-4-5. ...  The five cards above (A2345) can be read as &ldquo;twelve thousand, three hundred and forty five&rdquo; and a similar straight such as A-3-4-5-6 would be read as &ldquo;thirteen thousand, four hundred and fifty six). ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Looking at the Blindstealing Poker Maneuver</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-02-27T16:13:25+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/blindstealing-poker-play-tips.php#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/blindstealing-poker-play-tips.php#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Blind posting competitors will be more likely to fold due to the inherent pressure created by already having been made to spend money, creating a situation where it&rsquo;s possible to extract a bit of their bankroll before they back off from not wanting to lose even more money in a single round.  


It&rsquo;s fairly apparent but still worth noting that performing a <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">blindsteal play</a> is a poor idea early in a game when blinds are still inexpensive enough not to make a significant difference in a competitor&rsquo;s actions. 

...If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Handful of Poker Tells: Part Four of Four</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-02-23T19:43:41+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-four.php#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-four.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the fourth part of a four part mini series on Poker Tells. <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-one.php">The first part can be found here.</a> <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-two.php">The second part can be found here.</a><a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-three.php">The third part can be found here.</a>


Our last look at tells is focused on picking up on <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">deliberate poker tells</a> that can be found through the actions of a player who is bluffing on weak hands. 

...A competitor that reaches to place his or her <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker chips</a> during an opponent&rsquo;s turn is most likely making an intimidation attempt and is bluffing with a weak hand. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Handful of Poker Tells: Part Three of Four</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-02-23T06:32:08+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-three.php#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-three.php#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the third part of a four part mini series on Poker Tells. <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-one.php">The first part can be found here.</a> <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-two.php">The second part can be found here.</a>


Now that we&rsquo;ve looked at a number of typical signs of <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">unconscious poker tells</a> its worth getting into deliberate poker tells and what they can tell you about your opponent&rsquo;s hand.


...If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Handful of Poker Tells: Part Two of Four</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-02-17T10:50:02+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the second part of a four part mini series on Poker Tells. <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-one.php">The first part can be found here.</a>


In the first half of our look at <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">poker tells</a> we examined a handful of unconscious tells and what they can reveal about your opponents hand. 

...If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Handful of Poker Tells: Part One of Four</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-02-17T08:19:31+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tells-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A relaxed competitor is more likely to be holding weak cards and will sit back in their seat or display dropped, hanging shoulders due to their psychological resignation for the duration of the hand.


This post is brought to you from the <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk Poker Blog</a>.   If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Choosing Between Successive or Sets of Poker Sit and Goes</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Sit and Go</category><dc:date>2009-02-14T16:25:35+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/successive-poker-sit-and-go.php#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/successive-poker-sit-and-go.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re determined to play successively then a smart player will still know to let a game close if they&rsquo;re having an off day or bleeding chips in some of their open SNGs. 

...This post is brought to you from the <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk Poker Blog</a>.   If you are reading this on a blog other than <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Findabet.co.uk</a> then the content has been stolen - <a href="http://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-offers.php">Poker Tips and Poker Providers</a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Understanding Poker Bet Sizing: Part Two</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><dc:date>2009-02-11T12:50:12+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bet-sizing-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bet-sizing-part-two.php#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the previous article we covered the necessary distinction between strategic and bankroll increasing betting but it&rsquo;s also important to note some general table features significant toward either method.


The most important table elements worthy of serious consideration include the size of the pot, the number of opponents left in the game and the development of your hand. 

...If you&rsquo;re in a game for nothing more than the prestige of a win then large bets should mostly be avoided (unless used in on perfect hands or predictable opponents) as they can often serve as pot stimulators rather than tools for winning.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Understanding Poker Bet Sizing: Part One</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><dc:date>2009-01-28T07:17:15+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bet-sizing-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-bet-sizing-part-one.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s important to make a choice between bulking up your chips or the more strategic usage of betting as a method of knocking competitors out of the game.


...Larger bets should be kept to almost a complete minimum and be used only in situations where opponents are very likely to be beat out. 

... If you&rsquo;re looking only to increase your chip count then it becomes more important to only place larger bets on hands which stand a very small chance of being beaten out. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fielding Poker Opponent Hand Ranges</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><dc:date>2009-01-23T17:48:17+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-hand-ranges.php#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-hand-ranges.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Being able to predict your opponent&rsquo;s possible hands is an integral part of playing successful poker games but it can be a tricky area of strategy to master.   Through the use of hand ranges it becomes easier to form a general estimation of what your competitors may have and, subsequently, the kind of risks that are worth taking.


...As blinds grow in size in the late stages of a game it becomes increasingly important to be able to gauge the possible cards in your opponent&rsquo;s hand. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Handling a Large Poker Chip Stack</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-01-14T12:11:10+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/handling-large-poker-chip-stack.php#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/handling-large-poker-chip-stack.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not exactly the worst situation at the poker table when you&rsquo;ve found yourself with a large chip stack but it&rsquo;s worth knowing a few tips about the best way to use this to your advantage.


...If you&rsquo;re sitting at a tournament then it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;re either out for the biggest possible financial reward or the bragging rights and notoriety of taking first place.


...Remember that keeping your chips high can always act as a safety net to cover for even the worst situations and will go a long way toward winning a game and avoiding common pitfalls such as increasingly large blinds or bad beats.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Art of Discipline in Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2009-01-10T09:07:21+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-discipline-when-playing.php#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-discipline-when-playing.php#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reading bad beat stories can be a quicker (and less costly) way to learn what to avoid and how to cultivate proper restraint through other player&rsquo;s recorded mistakes.      


...Even if bigger tournaments or buy-ins appeal to you remember that choosing the level which suits your bankroll and ability will always have a positive return on your overall success.   Shooting outside of your range will more likely provide you with a bad beat of your own rather than any sort of financial return.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dealing with the Poker Luck Factor</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-12-22T07:54:02+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-short-term-luck-factor.php#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-short-term-luck-factor.php#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Although it may seem a bit anti-strategy to even mention the word &lsquo;luck&rsquo; in a poker tip, the (fairly non-mathematic) reading of consequences involving good or bad situations can be important to note. 

...Short-term luck should be taken as one small part of an overall strategy for your game and certainly not the only factor you have to rely upon.


...Never put yourself into a situation where bad luck can take you right off your path and always remember that the luck factor is the most unreliable aspect of poker.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Choosing Between a Poker Ring-Game and a Poker Tournament Game</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker Tournament</category><category>Ring Game</category><dc:date>2008-12-18T08:06:41+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-ring-game-or-poker-tournament.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-ring-game-or-poker-tournament.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having a large bankroll is key toward succeeding in a ring-game and players with a small chip stack are not likely to go far within these events. 

...If you&rsquo;re aware that your playing style is more aggressive than slow then it&rsquo;s a good idea to enter tournaments wherein these skills will be better suited to the play.


...Some players are able to enjoy considerable success in one but not the other and this is something that can only be learned by experience within both circumstances. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Basics Tips for Poker Ring-Game Play</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-12-10T15:34:07+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-ring-game-basic-tips.php#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-ring-game-basic-tips.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since regular tournaments use your buy-in as chips they inevitably lose some of the adrenaline-pumping side effects of ring-game pots and the different style of play which naturally goes along with it. 

...If you&rsquo;re too strapped to be able to properly play this type of tournament then it&rsquo;s much better to just buy-in to a tournament or wait for a good freeroll. 

...It&rsquo;s essential to be patient in a poker ring-game as the games often boil down to bankroll size to a much larger degree than tournament play. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Basic Tips for Poker Tournament Play</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-12-03T09:16:07+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tournamet-tips-2008.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tournamet-tips-2008.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you jump right into the first tournament that catches your eye it&rsquo;s a good idea to monitor the options for a few days (or weeks depending on which site/venue you frequent) and gauge what&rsquo;s ahead. 

...Once you&rsquo;ve entered the game it&rsquo;s a good idea to play safe and try to spot the weaker players so you can get to work on wearing them down.   When play becomes more challenging, try to stick to more conservative betting while unsure of competitor patterns and always keep the value of your bankroll (relative to the rest of the table) in mind.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Is Taking Notes Whilst Playing Poker Important?</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-11-22T20:33:45+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tips-taking-notes.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tips-taking-notes.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Knowing what you should do depends on your own style but just the same, here are a few things to consider regarding whether you should take notes on poker or not.


...Obviously note-taking is relatively uncouth (or downright embarrassing) when seated face-to-face with other players so if you feel you need to do it, wait until after the game.


...Even keeping just a few short descriptions of plays can often be enough to jog your memory of the event which you figured was worth recording.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Picking the Right Poker Game to Play</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker Strategy</category><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-11-19T21:05:30+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tips-picking-the-right-game.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tips-picking-the-right-game.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s always important to know your place in the poker world whether that relates to choosing the right table, limit or even style of play. 

...Even if you&rsquo;ve saved up for that tournament with a big guarantee it&rsquo;s necessary to always remember that your opponents will mostly be made up of those who have been playing the game successfully and long enough that their buy-in isn&rsquo;t a life-changing investment.


...Take note of the type of games you&rsquo;ve done best in and only enter those until you feel more comfortable playing in a different style of game.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Making the Move from Online to Brick and Mortar Play</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-11-17T08:21:09+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-moving-from-online-to-real-play.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-moving-from-online-to-real-play.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most difficult processes that professional poker players can carry out is in switching from online to real world, brick and mortar play. 

...Online poker pros quickly become adept at bluffing and maneuvering around games without having to worry about visual tics and tells but this pretty much gets thrown out the window at face-to-face games. 

...Online poker games almost never let players pick their own seat but in casino and hall tables people get up and sit down fairly often. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>When to Give Up on a Good Poker Starting Hand</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Poker Strategy</category><dc:date>2008-11-15T08:18:59+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tips-giving-up-on-starting-hand.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tips-giving-up-on-starting-hand.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Obviously, in a game where luck can play a big roll in starting odds, it can be extremely difficult to let go of something good once it has come up. 

...If you have a better grasp of the entire table then it becomes much easier to fold a good hand and place your cards within the broader picture of the game on a whole.


...Good players with a solid pocket will fold when they know there is a decent chance that other players may be able to beat them based on the board.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Basics of Poker Slowplay</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-11-15T08:17:37+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-slow-play-tips.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-slow-play-tips.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It is used to fool other players into situations where they can be manipulated and thus controlled into all sorts of behavior, from raising to folding.   A successful slowplay can be used to gauge other player&rsquo;s reactions and also force weaker opponents out of the game if so desired.  


Slowplays are best used on the flop when your opponents will believe that you&rsquo;ve been dealt a bad hand and appear to be doing nothing more than a pure bluff. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Poker Probing with Bets</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-11-10T18:39:44+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-probing-with-bets.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-probing-with-bets.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Online poker can make finding out your opponent&rsquo;s habits and play style difficult but many superb internet-only professionals are able to employ a few unique tools to overcome anonymity and figure out their opponents.


...Probe bets are the best way to do this; putting some of your bankroll down as a sacrifice in order to figure out how much others are willing to gamble on a hand.


...Of course it&rsquo;s worth mentioning that others may do the same thing to you (or try to bluff you out of the hand) but experimenting with probe bets is essential toward improving your game.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Importance of Pot Size in Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Pot</category><dc:date>2008-11-10T18:39:35+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-importance-of-pot-size.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-importance-of-pot-size.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having so many chips at the table can turn larger pot games into a veritable war of attrition where much more is at stake.   In many fixed limit tournaments players do the best because they pick and choose which games to enter based on their bankroll and the pot size of matches.   If you are able to relate your situation to the importance of pot size then it&rsquo;s far more likely to find success on the whole.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Introduction to Multi-Tabling in Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Poker Strategy</category><dc:date>2008-11-03T08:57:07+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/multi-tabling-in-poker-introduction.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/multi-tabling-in-poker-introduction.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A lot of players just don&rsquo;t get enough out of having one game on the go at a time and, luckily enough, online poker often presents the option of enjoying the action on several tables at once. 

...If you know you don&rsquo;t have the concentration or ability to constantly review more than one game at a time, multi-tabling is a bad decision however. ...  When you&rsquo;re playing only one table it naturally forces you to study all the nuances of your competitors whereas playing over a few games makes every decision more of an instinct.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Basic Omaha Strategy: The Starting Hand</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Omaha Poker</category><dc:date>2008-10-28T15:58:02+00:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/omaha-poker-starting-hand.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/omaha-poker-starting-hand.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Knowing when to fold and when to play is as important here as it is in any other style of poker playing and is worth the time to learn.


Simply because of the fact that Omaha provides players with four pocket cards, the strength of your own deal is far more important in this style than in Hold &lsquo;Em. ...  Position is also extremely significant in Omaha just as it is in Hold &lsquo;Em so this factor must be taken into account before entering a round.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Introduction to Omaha Poker</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Omaha Poker</category><dc:date>2008-10-25T17:42:36+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/omaha-poker-introduction.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/omaha-poker-introduction.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Although it&rsquo;s not quite as popular as Texas Hold &lsquo;Em, Omaha is still a fun and exciting form of poker worth taking the time to learn.


The fundamental difference between Texas Hold &lsquo;Em and Omaha comes from the pocket which holds four cards in the latter style, a change which makes strategy more of a game of math than odds. 

...If you&rsquo;ve taken the time to get familiar with the fundamentals of the style then you&rsquo;ll probably enjoy a great deal of success playing Omaha at your site of choice.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Self-Management and Poker Success</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><category>Self-Management</category><dc:date>2008-10-22T11:46:31+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tip-self-management-poker-success.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tip-self-management-poker-success.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve all experienced times when our buy-in runs out and the first instinct is to cash in again but more often than not this hurts your overall success.   There are obviously more topics within this one heading than can be explored here but a few aspects of psychological control are important to note.


...It&rsquo;s obviously the first reaction to get into a bad mood but taking risks and acting irrationally is the exact opposite of what should be done during a rough patch.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Knowing What the Flop Holds</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-10-22T11:11:20+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tip-knowing-what-the-flop-holds.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/poker-tip-knowing-what-the-flop-holds.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[By breaking your initial cards down into a few different categories it can become easy to see how you should act for the rest of the hand.


...Two hearts in the flop can be considered one of these hands because the river or turn may end up providing two more of the same suit.  


...A two and a four off-suit may be able to net you a bluff but in the case of a showdown this flop isn&rsquo;t very likely to improve and should be folded.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Poker Tips - Kick Off Post</title><dc:creator>andrew@findabet.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Poker-Tips</category><dc:date>2008-10-21T11:48:57+01:00</dc:date><link>https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/welcome-to-poker-tips.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.findabet.co.uk/poker-tips-to-win_files/welcome-to-poker-tips.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the first of many posts from Findabet.,co.uk that bring you Poker Tips.


These tips are written by Poker Players and are provided to help you improve your Poker game to win more games and money.


...Be sure to check out the Poker Reviews, Top Poker Providers, and History of Poker whilst at Findabet.co.uk.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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