Gambling Poker at Stake

Poker, poker, poker!  There are many different varieties of poker.  But in any form that you look at, it is gambling poker.  Gambling poker is basically a game which is intended for you to bet your money in order to earn a living.  And even though you can do this at various levels, a majority of the people who engage in gambling poker, due so at high risk.

So what is the best way to engage safely in this practice?  Basically, it is best to know your limit.  Just as you play the one-armed bandits, don’t invest more than you have or more than you can afford to lose.  Since this game requires a lot of attention and thought, you don’t want to play gambling poker if you are drinking or if you are tired.  In either of these cases your attention and sharpness are less than acceptable.  To try and play poker under these conditions means that you are inviting disaster.

Once you have set a limit as to what you will gamble, stick to it.  If you are lucky enough to be a winner, then it is best to stop.  Don’t gamble away what you have won.  Granted, the urge to win more is always there.  But the likely hood of losing is more prevalent.  So, stop, if you are winning.  Take your winnings home and be happy.  Don’t put them at risk.

Once way to minimize your losses or to avoid losing your winnings is to know the betting system in the game that you are playing.  Now, if you are playing strictly for fun, then this information is not quite so critical.  You probably won’t be losing any money, if you are betting much at all.  But in any case, you should be familiar with the betting systems being used.

POSITIVE PROGRESSION BETTING SYSTEM

This system actually requires less capital when playing and it is usually used when someone is winning.  It is used as a method of increasing the bet.

NEGATIVE PROGRESSION BETTING SYSTEM

This, obviously, is the opposite of the Positive Progression Betting System and is used when the person is losing.  More money is required with this system and this system is generally used to end a losing streak.

INSURANCE BETTING SYSTEM

In the Insurance Betting System the amount of the bet is decreased when you win.  Generally this will follow a much higher bet earlier.

Know the rules of the game which you are playing.  Going into a game without this knowledge is irresponsible.  You cannot play your best game or expect good results if you don’t know the ins and outs of the game.  In addition, you must have a firm grip on the card combinations,  the values of each card and the betting limits.  This can be a very frustrating activity, so make sure that you are not using this game playing as a substitute for other work.

Free Poker is For Everyone

Free poker is probably a bit deceiving.  It doesn’t mean that you can enter a casino, sit down and just start playing.   What free poker actually is, refers to playing with the best and worst poker players over the internet.  It is free only because there are free websites.  You just log on and sign up.  There are many free sites.  The process of finding the site that is good for you will take trial and error.  Once you find the site that is suited for you, bookmark it so you can get to it every time.  Once you have played awhile on this site, you can then venture to other free sites which might challenge you a bit more.  As you build up your skill you can keep moving on to even more challenging sites until you feel that you have mastered the “free” sites.  Once you have done that, it is up to you whether you want to branch out to a more “dangerous” game or stick to the safety of the free sites.

So how does this compare to real poker where you are sitting across the table from someone?  Well, since you are playing online you are not seeing your opponent or anyone else at the table.  But then they are not seeing you either.  It is both an advantage and disadvantage.  You can’t see their reactions but they can’t see yours either.  Being that this is online poker, the rules are a little more strict.

Know the rules before you begin.  This will be of great benefit and make your game much more enjoyable.   Here are some tips to help you out on the free site:
• The highest hand is five of a kind. (if the use of a wildcard is part of the rules, then the  fifth card is a wildcard)
• The royal flush (cards of the same suit from ten, jack, queen, king, ace) is the hand you  want to beat.
• Straight Flush (consecutive value from two, three, four five six of spades) is the next   best possibility.

There are several hands you can have that are important according to their ranking.  These are:
• Four of a Kind (one value card of all different suits)
• Full House (three suit cards of one value and a pair)
• Flush (card hand if you have five cards of same suit)
• Straight ( different suits of consecutive rank)
• Three of a Kind (no pair to make full house)
• Two Pair (two sets of a pair)
• One Pair (one set of  a pair)
• High Card (ace, king, queen)

These free sites can give you a wealth of experience in learning how to play the game.  They will also give you the confidence to keep moving up to the more difficult levels as you become more proficient.