Do you Play Poker?

[sharky]

I've been getting more into poker over the last few months. I am addicted to watching the world poker tour on ESPN.

Anyone else?

Do you have any tips for a novice like me?

[sharky]

I read this somewhere and thought it was good advice:


No one likes to give their money away to a show-off. Basically, give them some sugar if you are going to punish them.

If you catch a lucky card that gives you the best hand, simply say, "Yup, I got lucky. You had me the whole way. I can't believe how I lucky I got." All the while thinking to yourself, "Yeah! That was a huge pot! I rule!"

[Serge]

I've been getting more into poker over the last few months. I am addicted to watching the world poker tour on ESPN.

Anyone else?

Do you have any tips for a novice like me?


I do...stop playing and keep watching
;)

[sharky]

Serge,

I do not play for any serious money. $1-20 buy ins are my limit.
I love to gamble, but one of my strong points is knowing when enough is enough. I know I am not good enough to beat the system!

[Ryan]

I play poker every now and then...

In fact we'll be playing a nice game tomorrow :)

I've never actually won so I'm not a very good player!

[sharky]

Ryan, You have the patience of a 2 month old!

I wonder if that's why they call it "Texas Hold 'em"

Have patience and Hold em, and you will win!

lol

[Ryan]

That is correct.. I have no patience!
lol

Maybe I need to find a new game to play!

[sharky]

Nahh. I like taking your money!

[Serge]

will you teach me how to play?
;)

[sharky]

haha! I only learned myself! And I am only winning from those who have played even less than I have!

[Niagara River Smoker]

haha! I only learned myself! And I am only winning from those who have played even less than I have!
Well, there you go, Sharky ~ Easy Money!! :D

[Ryan]

It's on tonight!

Will post the outcome!

[Deuce]

I play for free on yahoo. It's fun and I don't lose anything. If we set a time and a nite we could all go to the same room and play. Kind of a sharky's online poker night. Of course the time differences would have to be taken into consideration.

[sharky]

It's on tonight!

Will post the outcome!

Where's your post?
That's right, you got impatient again! haha!

I don't know how I won, but I don't think my dad was too happy about it!

To win by 1 card is crazy. He had Jack- 9 and I had Jack-10 on crap hands.
It's nuts to win on high card.

[Deuce]

we played last night and on the final hand my wife and I both had full houses with jacks and tens. what are the odds? :)

[sharky]

we played last night and on the final hand my wife and I both had full houses with jacks and tens. what are the odds? :)


Wow. Split the pot between family. can't beat it!

[StPeteBBQ]

we played last night and on the final hand my wife and I both had full houses with jacks and tens. what are the odds? :)

Hold on just a minute... :confused:

Were you playing with a double deck or wild cards??

[Deuce]

texas hold em - two cards in the hole and five community cards.
Are you calling us cheats?????? ;)

[StPeteBBQ]

Ok... just tryin' to keep ya honest :)

[Ryan]

I cannot play Texas Holdem... No patience!
Sharky took my money AGAIN!

SOB

[MattL]

I was playing with the neighbors occasionally over the summer. I have definately been watching World Series of Poker....too much.

Lately i have been playing online a bit at Party Poker. Only with play money though. Anybody want to get a practice game (play money) going there sometime?

[St. Louis Griller]

I love it! I never played until just recently.

I started with Texas Hold 'em, but now I'm venturing into 7-card stud and Omaha. Playing on-line with fake money is a good way to learn.

Haven't played any huge games, though. Usually $5 buy-ins, the max is $20.