I know a lot of guys in college who thing that just because they played a game or two of poker, they know what they’re doing and actually attribute their wins to “strategy”. Don’t get me wrong, out of all the gambling games out there, poker is the only one that you can truly say is based on strategy. Not everyone understands this and think that winning and losing is all about the cards. You may have a winning or losing hand based on your cards but winning and losing money is all about strategy. You see, you have to play the hand you were dealt.
Anyway, if you are serious about poker strategy you should know that there is a lot more to it than simply calling a bluff here and there. Playing a professional game is all about proper hand evaluation, bankroll management, figuring odds and reading other players. There really is no limit to what you can learn about playing the game and you can always improve on your strategy. A great place that really goes into advanced strategy topics is available online at pokerstrategy.com. The site gives detailed tutorials on almost every aspect of the game with specific tips for each type of game you are playing and the various situations you may find yourself in (fixed limit vrs. no limit games, knowing the enemy and playing accordingly). What’s really nice about the site is that they don’t make do with the theoretical material alone and provide some great video material of professional players and game analysis. Next time you meet someone who things they know strategy, be sure to show them what poker strategy is really all about.