So you want to be a poker player? Poker is a very challenging

game although gameplay is relatively simple. Before you start

throwing money around familiarize yourself with the rules of

betting, calling, raising, and folding. Also, it is important

to know the rank of each hand, because you do not want to bet

on a hand that YOU think is a winner. Below are 3 other tips on

helping you get started as a poker player.

1. Start by playing with play money- This is probably the best

way to get started. You do not have to worry about blowing your

whole savings account trying to become a good poker player.

Start out playing for fun with friends or go online and play

with play money. Numerous sites offer this service and you

should take advantage of it.

2. Experiment with different strategies- Find the poker style

that suits you best. Perhaps you don’t have what it takes to be

an aggressive player, so don’t try this strategy if it doesn’t

work for you. Don’t stick to one strategy in the beginning.

You’ll get read like a book by better players and you will end

up getting very frustrated after getting bullied around the

table by these people.

3. Don’t get a big head- You may get lucky and win a few big

hands when you start out. Don't get cocky though. Keep a level

head when you are up and also when you are down. This will help

you to concentrate better and, in turn, play better poker.

Hopefully these things will help you as you are learning the

game of poker. Poker takes a little bit of luck, but this will

eventually run out and the skillful players will rise to the

top. By following these rules, you can be the last one standing

at your poker table.