A game of poker involves betting and raising money with a hand of cards. The highest hand wins. Each player has two hole cards and is also dealt a community card called the flop, revealing four additional cards face up. The players then decide whether to continue in the hand or fold.
A winning poker strategy requires good reading of your opponents. You must be able to classify your opponents into one of the following 4 basic player types: LAG’s, TAG’s, LP Fish and Super Tight Nits. Each type has certain tendencies you can exploit to improve your own odds of winning.
It is crucial to play in position when possible, as you will be able to see your opponent’s actions before you have to act. This will help you make your decision faster and more accurately.
Pocket kings or queens are strong hands but they are not guaranteed to win on the flop. If the flop has many high cards and you are in position you will need to be cautious especially if your opponent is betting big. Also if the board has many pairs you should be wary no matter what your pocket pair is. If you feel like you are at a bad table it is usually best to call the floor and ask for a change of tables. This is much easier to do when playing online as you can just log off and log back on at a different table.