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Poker strategy for Texas Hold 'Em can be complicated and intricate, so the best thing you can do is learn what are some of the most common mistakes. Then as you develop as a player, you must study the areas you are weak in. There is no one way to play any hand, any table, or any situation. 


Some common mistakes made by new players are:

1. Playing too many hands. When you're new to poker, use Phil Hellmuth's mantra, "Tight is right!"
2. Not knowing why you are calling a bet...don't just call because you want to see what happens. Are you calling because your hand is strong? Are you calling because you think you're being bluffed? Are you calling because you need one more card to make a monster flush or straight?
3. Forgetting the training wheels. Start by playing low stakes limit games. When you are consistently winning at that level, move up to no limit. As you continue to advance and have an adequate bank roll, move up the stakes.
4. Getting tunnel vision. Don't forget to watch the other players and try to figure out what hands they have. It's easy to just focus on how much you should bet, if you should call, and how many outs you have...but don't forget about everyone else.
5. Not varying your play. It is essential to switch gears constantly in the same game. You will frequently hear players say, "These are the same cards I got last time." So what! Play them differently this time and see what happens.
6. Not taking advantage of position. How you play a low pocket pair in early position should be very different than how you play it on the button. Paying attention to position will also help you make better folds.
7. Bypassing a proper poker education. You must study the fundamentals of the game. Just like basketball, top pros still practice shooting free throws constantly. Poker is the same--the fundamentals will make or break your game. In your frenzy to become an advanced player, mix practical experience with some poker strategy books or videos.
8. As a female player, learn the differences between men and women at the table. We think differently. We read people differently. We re-act to situations differently. You can use all of this to your advantage! Read more...

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Three-Part Tutorial with
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