Originally Published: May 21, 2009, 07:08 AM

Beginner's List of Poker Leaks

Posted By Diego | Strategy News | May 21, 2009, 07:08 AM |

2) Goals - Realizing the number of chips you need to make the money and make the FT are good things, but remember that these figures are not set in stone and you do not have to make all your chips on one play.

3) Reads - Remember that making a play based on a read means that you are making a play based on how you believe your opponent will act based on previous plays - not on how you would act if you were him.

4) How to play without a read - When it comes to a good chunk of your stack, it's best to give the benefit of the doubt to the opposing player. Folding allows you to keep playing and that hand can then be used to make a read later.

5) Calling flop and turn bets - Unless you are calling for a good reason (e.g. based on a play you plan to make on a later street or because pot odds demand it), it is generally better to fold or raise than to call. As with every rule there are exceptions, and poker should definitely not be boiled down to raise or fold (see Michael's post below). Just be wary of turning into the dreaded "calling station."

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Embed 2) Goals - Realizing the number of chips you need to make the money and make the FT are good things, but remember that these figures are not set in stone and you do not have to make all your chips on one play.<br /> <br /> 3) Reads - Remember that making a play based on a read means that you are making a play based on how you believe your opponent will act based on previous plays - not on how you would act if you were him.<br /> <br /> 4) How to play without a read - When it comes to a good chunk of your stack, it's best to give the benefit of the doubt to the opposing player. Folding allows you to keep playing and that hand can then be used to make a read later.<br /> <br /> 5) Calling flop and turn bets - Unless you are calling for a good reason (e.g. based on a play you plan to make on a later street or because pot odds demand it), it is generally better to fold or raise than to call. As with every rule there are exceptions, and poker should definitely not be boiled down to raise or fold (see Michael's post below). Just be wary of turning into the dreaded "calling station."<br /><a href='http://www.casino-junky.com'>Casino-Junky</a> | <a href='http://www.casino-junky.com/Strategy/Beginners-List-of-Poker-Leaks'>Beginner's List of Poker Leaks</a>