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How
do I play Poker?
There are three main things you should research before jumping
into Poker: Hand Rankings, Poker Game Variations, and Poker Terminologies
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Why
Should I play Poker?
Poker is one of the most social games there is. If that isn’t
enough for you, add a pinch of being able to test strategy, wit
and gall against other players; sprinkle the fact that no two
hands are identical, thus the game is ever new and exciting; and
let boil. Serves four.
Why
is Poker so popular all of a sudden?
Poker has always been popular, ever since it’s introduction
to the world in the early 1800’s. It’s become mainstream
for a variety of reasons. These include, but are not limited to
:
• The invention of televised poker and the card camera’s
that enable the game to be enjoyed as a spectator sport.
• Joe Hachem’s $7.5 Million 2005 World Series of Poker
victory that rekindled the Australian interest in the sport.
• The fact that tens of thousands of previously virgin players
had a go and found out just how good a game Poker is.
Where
should I play Poker?
That entirely depends on whether or not you want to bet real money.
Freeroll Poker Tournaments, such as Pokerama
are free to play, and offer you a chance to pit your skills against
other players for fun. If you are wanting to bet real money, you
have to go to a casino (unless you are in NSW where Poker has
been legalized outside of the casino). But be forewarned, you
will either have to pay the casino a fee for playing, or a percentage
of the money bet.
Should
I play online or in a casino?
Poker consists of three main talents: most importantly bluffing
(and reading others); secondarily knowing your odds; and least
important of all, luck. In most online poker games, you cannot
see your opponent, therefore you cannot read them. Then also,
is the fact that you could be playing against anyone, including
professional players masquerading as amateurs.
How much should I bet?
Only ever what you can comfortably afford to lose.
What
level of competition is out there?
Awareness of poker is at an all time high, and literally thousands
of people Australia wide now play the game regularly. Thus there
is competition around, but that is not to say that there aren’t
fresh players learning to play every single day.
What
is the most fun version of Poker?
That is really open to interpretation. The most popular is by
far Texas Hold’em. Other popular variations include Omaha,
Stud, and Draw. Texas Hold’em is the game widely seen on
television worldwide, and is also considered one of the easiest
to understand.
What should I know before I start?
You should have a good understanding of Poker hand rankings and
what constitutes good and bad pre-flop hands. You should also
have a grasp of basic Poker terminologies, and of course how to
play the version of Poker you want to have a crack at.
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