hand selection

Beginner Poker Tips: Playing Big Cards

Sep 26 2008

Unless you?re in to giving money away, you should stick to playing big cards when you?re new to poker. You don?t want to lose much as you work on your game.
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7 Card Stud Poker Tips: Three of a Kind off the Top

Sep 20 2008

Once every 425 hands, you?ll be dealt three of a kind in your first three cards. Take full advantage of these rare occurrences whenever they happen.
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Omaha Poker Tips: Things to Avoid in Starting Hands

Sep 5 2008

There are several starting hands in Omaha Poker that look much stronger than they actually are. Follow these tips to avoid troublesome starting hands.
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No Limit Texas Holdem: How to Play Early Positions

Sep 1 2008

When you?re playing from an early position, your best bet is limiting your starting hands since very little information is available to you.
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Omaha Poker Tips: What to Look for in a Starting Hand

Aug 27 2008

In deciding whether or not you have a good starting hand in Omaha poker, you should be asking whether your starting cards have ?nut potential.?
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Stud Poker Games: Razz Starting Hands

Aug 14 2008

Starting hand selection in Razz is extremely important. Your first three cards will help you determine whether you?re going to play the hand or not.
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Playing Ace-10 in Texas Holdem

Aug 12 2008

Ace-10 is a strong hand in Texas Holdem, but it isn?t unbeatable and is overrated by new poker players. Follow these tips to make the most of this hand.
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7-Card Stud Hi-Lo: Starting Poker Hands

Aug 1 2008

Starting hand selection is tricky in 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo because you want to play cards that give you a chance at winning both low and high hands.
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7 Card Stud Hi Lo: Ante and Bring In

Jul 26 2008

Antes and bring-ins are a big part of the game when it comes to 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo poker. These forced bets make every hand worthwhile.
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7 Card Stud Hi Lo: 8 or Less for a Low Hand

Jul 25 2008

In 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo, low hands can't have cards higher than 8 in them. Be sure to hit your small cards to keep your opponents from taking the whole pot.
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