Poker School

What separates the average players from the good ones, is the ability to manage the unpredictable nature of the game and make decisions that lead to a profitable outcome. Find out what it takes here!

The turn is the fourth community card to be dealt in Texas Hold‘em. Players now have six cards with which to make their best hand (their two hole cards, plus the four community cards on the table). Following the exposure of the turn card, all players have an opportunity to bet, check, raise or fold.

Blinds are compulsory bets (or fractions of bets, in the case of the small blind), which two of the players must put into the pot for each round in order to keep their place at the table.

Variance refers to the statistical measure of how results differ from expectations. Commonly used as an essential tool in scientific theory, it’s not surprising that it’s also relevant in poker.

The “flop” refers to the three cards dealt face up after the first betting round. These are the first community cards dealt in the round – cards which all the players can use to make their best hand.

What are the odds? You’ve heard people say that many times, at or away from the tables, but here we’re looking at what the odds really are. We’ll take you through the details of working out what your hand’s odds are, which will help your decision making and consistency. This will improve your poker game for sure.

We all have those moments where we know what someone else is thinking. Sometimes it’s a friend, family member or a complete stranger, but there’s a moment when you know what they’re thinking. But sometimes we don’t have a clue what someone else is thinking, and further there are other times when we think we know what someone else is thinking, but we think we know what they think we are thinking. If you’re confused, you’re quite right to be.

If you’re new to poker, it’s possible you’re experiencing a range of emotions - excitement at playing something new, awe at how great the game is, and maybe even a little bit overwhelmed because there’s so much to know and learn. It’s a blend of experience, knowledge, luck, skill and strategy. And that’s what makes it the best game; there’s always something more to learn, and every hand has the potential to teach you something new.

The poker learning never stops, that’s why it’s the greatest game! As your skills improve and your desire for more challenging games increases, you’ll naturally move up in stakes with the games you play. To keep things simple, let’s start with the most important street in poker – Pre-flop. This is where you’re going to use your skills, strategy and tactics to do the most influential work for you. Let’s have a look at what you should be considering pre-flop to improve your game.

On Global Poker we offer Ring Games, Sit and Go’s and Tournaments. So which should you play? The easy response would be, “All of them”, but not everyone will enjoy every type equally. We would definitely recommend you try all of them, because it’s the best way to find out what you like a don’t like. There are advantages and disadvantages to all games, and here’s a breakdown of each type to help you get the most from your Global Poker experience.

Poker is the perfect blend of strategy, skill, and risk, requiring mental aptitude, endurance, and tenacity. You need to know how to manage risk and capitalize on opportunity. Ring games are just as you imagine – poker you play for cash. You know this if you’ve ever been to Vegas, Reno or Atlantic City, but you’re less likely to have seen online poker offering the chance to win real cash prizes before.

Poker can be a complicated and intimidating game, especially when first learning. One wrong move can see players lose their entire chip stack instantly. If players persevere and learn some simple basics of the game, then poker can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. To that end, here are 10 tips beginners can use to help learn the basics and start playing.

If you google the term ‘Poker Tournament Tips’ you will find lots of different advice people are trying to give you. Some of it is good and others, not so good. To help you improve your poker tournament play the Global Poker team has put together a few tips to be mindful of when you are deep in a poker tournament!