Advanced Poker Players
Bellow is a list of great tips for the advanced Poker player. We encourage intermediate and amateur players to have a look as well -everyone can learn something to help their Poker game overall.
Choose less seasoned opponents
Although this tip is no revelation the good advice is this: you should always play at betting limits where you can beat the majority of players. Move down in limits if you are having difficulties winning money.
Playing too many hands
Quite often beginners play way too many starting hands. Even top players normally play between 20-30% of their starting hands. Concentrate on higher value starting hands and help deminish the luck element of the game.
Watch your opponents closely
The best time to study your opponents habits and behaviors are when you're not in the game and aren't emotionally invested in the hand. Take note of how frequently your opponents bets, and how much they bet.
Betting for info
Betting is not always because you have the best hand. Top players use various betting techniques to try to gain information. For example, a defensive bet is one that you can use early on to avoid calling a bigger future bet.
Know when to hold and when to fold
Learn how and when to fold a hand. Some players keep betting in spite of of what's on the board or what their opponent's actions are suggesting. Top players frequently say it's the hands you can lay down that are often the key to profitable play.
Master the Art of Bluffing
If you're going to bluff (and at some point you should) make sure it's the right time, against the right players, and at the right frequency. Too often the novice will assume the pro does not bluff or that it's not a legitimate technique while playing Poker. The truth is a well time bluff can win you the game with the necessary cards.
Keep Them Guessing
Avoid being predictable. Most pros can figure out a really loose player by waiting for the nuts and being patient. However, an even easier opponent is a tight player or "rock", who plays in the same manner every game. You need to change up your game; let them see that you can pull off bluffs and can play some lower value starting hands. These changes should be subtle and you should avoid anything dramatic.
Read-up and make notes
There's no such thing as too much information in a game like Poker. The more reading and studying you do, the better you will become.
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