[Misc] Poker

[Farehamseagull]

So I've got a Poker night tonight with a group of mates from football. I played a little bit a few years ago but I am very much a rookie and I think a few of the guys going play a bit.

I know there a number of Poker players on NSC so wonder if I could get any tips that might help me at all?! We'll be playing Texas Hold 'em which is just as well as it's the only variation I know!

 

[doogie004]

Always stay within your limits if playing for real cash
Enjoy and good luck

 

[Pickles]

If a young chap called Tay is playing, cut out the middleman and give your cash straight to him.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

If there's a bloke wearig a blue suit, quite small and says he owns a football club, I'd just hand your cash over to him.

 

[Justice]

You should put the sun glasses on just for a laugh

 

[Diablo]

Stay at least as sober as the others. Drink won`t change the cards you get but will massively affect your ability to keep "Poker Face" when dealt a great hand.

 

[schmunk]

Buy High; Sell Low.





I think...?

 

[ElectricNaz]

I did this last December. I was sober, everyone else was drinking.

I won £260, cleaned up.

Afterwards, one of the guys (in the final 2 with me) admitted he thought I was drunk because I went through a whole bottle of gin. But it was Gordon's 0.0%!!!!! So maybe that's the advice I give. Get a bottle of 0, maybe stick another label over it for added effect!

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Download one of the free play games (not the true gambling apps) and get a bit of practice in advance.

We have an annual poker game in memory of a friend who died in an accident tomorrow. First few hands are never great as most of only play once a year and we have the winning hand guides printed off to help us get up to speed.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Cheat.

 

[Is it PotG?]

One of the greatest scenes in movie history

 

[Iggle Piggle]

Bet the first few hands whatever you've got. Ideally make sure your mates see them. Hopefully, they will think you are stupid.

Then tighten up and bet decent hands.

 

[albionalex]

If you have a bad hand, fold.

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

Don't wear mirrored sun glasses.

 

[Guinness Boy]

I can highly recommend having a train to catch home. Works for one of our poker school's regulars who always seems to need to leg it for the last train when doing well in a tournament or up in a cash game.

Once you're a bit more experienced consider inserting breaks for smoking and cheese into the evening,

 

[Guinness Boy]

Oh, and make sure if you go out that you buy back in and immediately go all in blind.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

remember to set limits and take a time out.....

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Come on here tomorrow and brag about your winnings