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31. July 2005

Poker tips on betting and stakes

Here are 3 tips for you to consider regarding betting and stakes, every one of them could be your crutch in online poker.

Take a break if you feel yourself losing emotional control

Players call this going on tilt, an expression that harks back to losing your hard-earned dollars. Having a bad beat or two can make you do crazy things in an effort to win back your losses. If you feel it, take a break and after that sit back to the poker table.

Play at comfortable stakes

Make sure that the stakes are approppriate to your skill level. As you get into higher stakes games, you can lose money very quickly, so find your comfortable level of playing.

Make sure that you can afford a loss

No one wants to lose, but it is inevitable in a poker game. Just try to limit your losses to a reasonable amount. Don’t play for your rent or grocery money. Poker is a game where you can have bad beats so prepare for them.

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  1. the game · 17. October 2005 · #

    Betting is an important aspect of the game. I do agree that players should bet at the amount they are comfortable with. This will help them be calm and concentrate on the game. A very high stake can make a play do cautious moves in the game.

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