Texas Holdem Basics

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October 12th, 2008

If you are new to the game of Texas Holdem, you will want to start with this section. This section will cover give you a basic foundation for all things Holdem.

Texas Holdem Terminology
If you are going to play the game, then you need to know the lingo. Many of the common definitions for the game can be found in this article.

Top 10 Hands for Texas Holdem
All beginning Holdem players need to know the top starting hands in the game. This article will show you the top 10 starting hands.

Learning Poker – Online or Live Part I – Online Card Rooms

This first of a two article series will cover the advantages and disadvantages of learning to play poker online as opposed to inside of a live casino.

Learning Poker – Part II – Live Casinos

This second of a two article series will cover the advantages and disadvantages of learning to play poker in live casinos as opposed to learning poker online.

Raise With Your Big Hands Pre-Flop

An article re-enforcing the reasons behind why a player should raise with their big hands pre-flop as opposed to slow playing them.

Game Selection in Online Texas Holdem Games

An article regarding game selection for online Texas Holdem games.

Luck vs. Skill in Texas Holdem Poker

An article about luck vs. skill in Texas Holdem poker.

Mistakes to Avoid in Low Stakes Limit Holdem

Some mistakes to avoid when playing in low stakes Limit Holdem cash games.

Introduction to Stealing Blinds

An article introducing the concept of stealing blinds in poker tournaments.

Mastering Variance

Introducing the concept of variance and how to overcome it.

Strategy Differences Between Home Games and Casino Games

Some tactics that work in casino games may not work well in home games that are played for fun as opposed to profit.

Introduction to Hand Odds

An article introducing the concept of counting outs and calculating hand odds.


Two Common Physical Tells of Inexperienced Poker Players

A couple of common physical tells that one may notice in new poker players.

Great Poker Instructional DVD’s

Some choices for Poker Instructional DVD’s.

The M Ratio

An article defining the M ratio in detail.

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