Poker Articles

In this section we have a series of articles for the online poker newbie looking to play texas holdem. We offer hints, tips and advice on all aspects of online poker and how to get up and running. We also cover the whole rakeback angle providing you with everything you need to know about getting some of your rake paid back to you. Our articles will follow the flow below and will be added over the coming weeks. Feel free to request an article on a particular subject, or ask for advice.

BASIC INFO

1.   Online v in-house poker - the same basic game but with many differences
2.   Networks and skins explained - do you know what a skin is? Or how networks operate?
3.   The rake in a nutshell - this is how those poker rooms make all their money
4.   Poker Bonuses - free cash, sort of, so go get yourself some
5.   Tournaments v cash games - know the diffences and adjust your strategy accordingly
6.   Playing the free money tables - it's not real money so who cares if you lose?!
7.   Playing freerolls - learn all about playing the free tournaments
8.   Hand rankings - learn the most basic requirement for playing poker
9.   Know your limits - play within your means and you won't go far wrong
10. Chatting - watch the chat box for tells and reads and be careful how you use it
11. Using the auto action buttons - beware the dangers and use them to your advantage
12. Poker glossary - an extensive list of poker blurb to help you get by

NEWBIE STRATEGY TIPS

1. Play to your P.E.A.K.
2. Going all-in
3. Chasing flushes
4. Power of position
5. Starting hands & pocket pairs
6. Raising
7. Bluffing
8. Look at the bigger picture
9. Make notes
10. Variety is the spice of life
11. Betting with poor hands
12. Learn how to let go
13. Playing under the influence

FURTHER STRATEGY

1. Knowing the odds
2. Pot Odds
3. Heads up play
4. Slow playing pots
5. Short handed game strategy
6. Playing multiple tables
7. Online ‘tells’

Rakeback/Poker Articles Archive - we have plenty more poker articles in our archives