skymama 37 #1 January 30, 2009 I have to play Texas Hold 'Em on Saturday night at a get-together and I've never played before. Help! Got any hints for me? Buy low, sell high or anything like that? Should I just count on beginner's luck? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #2 January 30, 2009 Quote I have to play Texas Hold 'Em on Saturday night at a get-together and I've never played before. Help! Got any hints for me? Buy low, sell high or anything like that? Should I just count on beginner's luck? You are on myspace, right? Download the app and practice tonight.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmags88 0 #3 January 30, 2009 http://www.nitricburn.com/BACKUP/kader/Basic6MaxPreflopGeneralGuideUpdate.htm that a goods place to start i dont know how many people you are going to be playing against but because the game changes when you play with 10 players or 6 players but that article is for playing with 6 players if you are playing with more than that just shoot me a pm and ill try to find something for that oh and ignore the stuff about the HUD on that article it only applies to playing online Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 January 30, 2009 Well, there are 5 couples on the e-mail invite, but I'm not sure if they're all coming. Thanks for the link, I'm going to have to study up today at work. My boss is going to have to understand!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 January 30, 2009 Playing Hold 'Em is easy. When the bet comes around to you, say, "All in."My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #6 January 30, 2009 Don't do any pre-flop betting unless you hold a good starting hand... http://boardgames.about.com/od/poker/tp/best_starting.htm I also play a lot of mid-high suited connectors (e.g. 6/7H, 7/8H, 8/9H, 9/10H. 10/JH) with two exceptions, 1) I won't usually pre-flop bet more than twice the big blind with them, and 2) the 3 "F" rule - If I haven't Found it on the Flop; Fold. Which is usually a good rule no matter what you have in your hand. Don't fall in love with pocket paint (JJ, QQ, KK, AA) If you have JJ and a K hits on the flop and there's at least four players; what are the odds that someone holding that one king will pounce - watch the betting, but also watch out for the trap. If you have Pocket AA;s - while that is the best startling hand in poker and will reflect an 88% chance to win - PREFLOP: it may mean squat after the flop. If the flop come out 8,9,10; remember there's always folks like me who run suited connectors and could have the straight on the flop. If it comes out 2,5, 7 of hearts, remember there's people like me who hang on to suited connectors and would have a flush. Even if a flop is 2/3H and 6C; Depending on how expensive it is to see the turn; I'll stay in. On the turn, I've got a 38% chance of making my flush by the river Don't check me into allowing me to get my flush. If you check it down to the river and I bang my flush; don't get mad at me for catching it on the river. On the flus draw - you better make it expensive for me to see that turn. In the JJ - one K scenario; its better to throw away a winning hand and keep your money, than to chase that less than 5% chance of tripping your J's on the river. Muck a lot - be the most patient person at the table.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #7 January 30, 2009 Quote When the bet comes around to you, say, "All in." That works well - until the last time. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #8 January 30, 2009 I am assuming that you know the basic rules and how the actually works. Here are a few tip for better play. 1. Dont play small Pocket Pairs from early position (Early position means you will be one of the first few to act after the Flop). Fold em unless it is a soft table where few people are raising preflop. IF you are in late position and it has limped around to you, RAISE with a small pocket pair and hope to take down right there. 2. You need a better had to call with than you do to raise with. Calling with questionable hands is almost always a bad idea. 3. Play Tight but Aggressive. (As you should in all parts off life) 4. If you are seeing more than 3 out of every 10 Flops, You are playing way too loose. 5. Pay close attention to Pot Odds (How much is in the Pot vs how much it takes to call). Especially if you are on a draw. A Flush Draw after Flop is only going to hit 35% of the time. Make sure the Pot is paying you at least 3 to 1 other wise fold. Many years ago, Doyle Brunsons Niece played in the WSOP having never played hold em before in her life. Doyle gave her a very simple system.. A-Q Offsuit and/or A-10 Suited or Better move all in, otherwise fold. Using this system she made it to the final day and cashed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 January 30, 2009 Quote I am assuming that you know the basic rules and how the actually works. Here are a few tip for better play. Well, so far I know it's a card game and you place bets. I have a lot to learn by tomorrow night, huh? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #10 January 30, 2009 Quote Many years ago, Doyle Brunsons Niece played in the WSOP having never played hold em before in her life. Doyle gave her a very simple system.. A-Q Offsuit and/or A-10 Suited or Better move all in, otherwise fold. Using this system she made it to the final day and cashed. Sure - give the short course... I was thinking of PM'ing you today anyway about this... been playing poker for 30 years and have only seen someone else's Royal flush. In the past month, I've had three Royal Flushes. I gots a whole lot of Desert Diamond RF jackets, now. On the third one, I thought, Maybe it's like golf... some guys golf for thirty years and never get one and all of the sudden will get two or three in a row. Did you happen to see the quad A's vs. the Royal Flush in the WSOP - as everyone was taking pictures; the announcers said, the odds of seeing those two hands collide were 1.2 Billion:1Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 January 30, 2009 Oh gosh, that's so confusing. Maybe I'll just take Andy's advice, go out early and drink the rest of the night!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #12 January 30, 2009 Like chess; you can learn to play in a very short period of time Learn to Play Hold'em in 15 minutes Like Chess - Learning the strategies of the pros takes lotsa time - and in this case; lotsa money.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #13 January 30, 2009 QuoteDid you happen to see the quad A's vs. the Royal Flush in the WSOP I saw that....tourney ender for anyone...."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #14 January 30, 2009 You wanna win? Think cleavage! You wanna drink? Throw your chips in every hand till you have none left, one way or another cleavage is the way to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 January 30, 2009 lol...one woman I'm playing with has much better cleavage than I do!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #16 January 30, 2009 1. Don't listen to Andy. 2. Don't make bets on useless, random cards. 3. Don't listen to Andy. 4. Do have patience and don't bet on every hand. 5. Don't listen to Andy. 6. Don't ruin all your fun and go "all in" just to keep drinking. Half the fun of playing is to laugh at yourself WHILE you're playing! 7. Don't listen to Andy. 8. If you discover that you would've won a hand you folded, don't beat yourself up over it. Forget it and move on. I've seen too many people end up losing because they get so wrapped up on what they "could" have won, that they forget about the big picture. 9. Don't listen to Andy. 10. Have fun! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 January 30, 2009 Quote You wanna win? Think cleavage! You wanna drink? Throw your chips in every hand till you have none left, one way or another cleavage is the way to go! A better idea... flash 'em your tits to get that mental edge and rake in the chips. Your style of play should depend on the style of play at the table. Patience is a virtue at this game if you really want to win. If play is aggressive (lots of raises and betting), play tight, meaning fold most of your bad hands. If play is tight (lots of folding, checking or just calling the blind) you may be able to play aggressive, but chose your spots carefully. The others have explained more in detail than I ever can so I won't say any more."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #18 January 30, 2009 That link is great! I read the 10 best and 10 worst hands and just took the "easy" test and got a 100%. Maybe I won't embarrass myself too much...think they'll allow me to have my cheat sheets? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #19 January 30, 2009 Quote That link is great! I read the 10 best and 10 worst hands and just took the "easy" test and got a 100%. Maybe I won't embarrass myself too much...think they'll allow me to have my cheat sheets? You can probably keep a list of all the hands ranked in order from smallest to highest so you know what hand beats what. Then again, they'll know you're a rookie and pick on you. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #20 January 30, 2009 also...when you looking for your hand on that cheet sheet, dont run your finger on the sheet looking, cause they will know how big or small your hand is.... "Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #21 January 30, 2009 Quote also...when you looking for your hand on that cheet sheet, dont run your finger on the sheet looking, cause they will know how big or small your hand is.... Or fool them by running your finger a couple lines lower than what you really have. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #22 January 30, 2009 Most casinos will allow players to have a cheat sheet off the rail (below the table). The cheat sheet can be comprised of winning hands and best and worst opening hands and that's about it. However, It is wise to ask before play... some casinos do not allow a cheat sheet as an excuse to void the bad beat pot. Good luck... and, do have fun with it.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireballgrl 0 #23 January 30, 2009 I just recently learned how to play, and it does to take patience. My best way to learn and get comfortable recognizing a hand was just practicing on computer games till I felt just a little competent. Also it helps to play with 1 other person open hands (showing all cards) and let them explain why you might want to fold or bet. The psychology of the betting is was makes it interesting to me, although I don't know that I have much of a poker face yet. I learned to play tight and only with good hands, I suck at bluffing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #24 January 30, 2009 Even the pros do not bluff much at a full table and can get away with it more as the final table dwindles. IMO: the best way to learn how to play Texas hold'em for free without going to those sites where they just throw the free money and pray school of poker is - Sit and Gos on Ultimate bet (SnG's) 9 people sit down. last man standing gets the whole pot. It will teach you patience and discipline. If you're not ready to play for about 2-3 hours - don't sit down. They have their share of donkeys on the site, but nothing near what Full Tilt or PokerStars has.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #25 January 30, 2009 The only problem I see with the Sit & Go`s are if it is really winner take all. Heads up play can be a total crap shoot no matter how good you are. I like to see top 2 or 3 get paid. Online poker will generally only teach you bad habits at Low Limits and Micro Limits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
