So, you have decided to dive into the world of the online poker. Well, that is great. But how do you maximize your chances to accumulate a nice bankroll and how do you get the most of your game? Stay with us and we will show you some tips, which can make you a better online poker player.
Do not play every hand
The pros probably throw the biggest part of their hands. Remember, not every hand has potential to win so if you decide to fold a weak hand the only money you are losing are those for the blind. But it is okay to lose the blind compared to how much you can lose if you play a weak hand.
Avoid tilt
What is tilt? Well, this is when you start playing unreasonably counting only on your emotions not on your brain. Many players go on tilt when they lose a big amount of money on what should have been a winning hand. Then their instinct goes crazy and they try to get their money back without relying on a sound strategy. But that is clearly something you should avoid. Try to stay calm and remember that even if poker is a game of strategy it also involves luck so do not think that some hands guarantee that you will win.
Keep an eye out for tells
The body language is the major part of how humans communicate. People exhibit a particular behavior when they lie and you can pick that up if you are careful enough. You can also tell if someone is exited. And while most of you may think that tells are important only while playing live when you can see other players, there is actually a chance to pick up those tells even in an online poker game. Just keep an eye on how quick are the people to fold, raise or call and on how they chat with each other.
Use the bonus offers to gain advantage
Almost every poker site offers various bonuses whether they will be for new or for loyal players. There are plenty of amazing sign-up bonuses, which will allow you to boost your bankroll early on. Those offers usually consists of a certain percentage of your first deposit up to a specific amount (for example there might be a 50% deposit bonus up to $500; this means that if you deposit under $500 bucks, you will get 50% of the amount you have deposited).
Understand that how different positions affect your game
Do not forget that the chair on which you are sitting also can affect your play. Let us take Texas Hold’Em for instance. If you play it, there are various positions – the big and the small blind, of course, the under the guy position (after the big blind), early position (the two players after the under the guy), middle position (the new two players), late position (the next two) and the button (the one who’s got the dealer button). If you are at early position you should make your decision without any information on how the others will play. But if you are at the late position, you can see how the others play before having to make a decision, thus, you can tune your strategy in response.