I really have sympathy for you if you’ve decided to play poker for the first time and youve decided that youre brave enough to try playing against live players. I wish you all the luck and offer our condolences in advance
I am kidding!
Of course, were not here to grieve for your losses in poker in advance. If youre a first time player and you want to play against live players, then good for you. And were here to help by providing you with useful tips that just may be the keys you need to survive round after round of poker.
Now, first time players are what most poker veterans refer to as calling stations. If youre wondering about the logic behind the term, its basically because most first time poker players have the tendency to call almost all bets without even sparing a moments thought on their decisions.
Obviously, if you dont want to be viewed as a calling station (egad!), gain the respect of your fellow poker players and maybe a share of their chips also, think before you act. Poker is not just any card game. Its a mental game, a strategic competition between several players.
If you feel that your nerves are getting the better of...