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Betting in Poker

A bet is a declaration that either:

- "I have the best hand and I'll wager money on it" or

- "You have a poor hand, and you will fold if you are forced to wager on it"

Typically, players are supposed to bet when they have a good hand. Players who don't have good hands are supposed to fold. Of course, if it was this simple, there would be no need for this site.

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Playing Limit Games

There are many differences between limit and no-limit poker. Many no-limit players have difficulty gearing down for limit play, and limit players lack the courage and feel needed for no-limit games.

Many of the high-powered strategies that are available to the aggressive no-limit player can't be used to great advantage in limit. Specifically bluffing and getting small pots are much more difficult when the game limits you to a maximum bet.

However, one thing remains constant between the two games. That is the need for an aggressive style. The nature of limit hold 'em makes it necessary to keep a tighter rein on your aggressive play, but when you play a pot, play it strongly.

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Poker Resources

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Poker Games

Playing Poker

Poker is one of the most adaptable card games around.

There are many variations played in homes across the world, but predominantly the 'big five' are- Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo.

These are the most popular games played in casinos, card rooms and online via the internet.

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Like most games, the aim of poker is to win. Whether you're playing for fun or for money, poker will test your card skills and strategic playing abilities.

While there are many varieties of poker games, they all follow the same basic format:

Players contribute toward a central 'pot' that contains play chips or chips representing actual money
Players are dealt cards (a 'hand'), some or all of which are concealed
Wagers are made on the strength of the cards in rounds of betting
After the betting rounds are over, the player with the strongest hand - or the last player left standing after the others have folded - wins!