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Multi Table Poker Tournament Beginner Tips

Kategori  Category : Recreation and Sports
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Date  Date : 31 May 2008 07:00

 by: Toni Taggert

Are you ready to win money playing an online poker tournament? Advancing to the money in one of these multi-person tournaments takes some luck but the right strategy can help you to overcome the challenge of trying to win one of these tournaments.

First, start off by playing a low entry-fee tournament. One-dollar and five-dollar entry fees are the way to go if you are first beginning. Dont be intimidated by the amount of entrants in these tournaments. About 10-15% of these people are just in it to try and get lucky. Dont fall victim to their early raises or perhaps all-in bets. In the early stages of the tournament, dont try and cash in on a good hand right away. Some idiot will call your pocket aces with a seven three and beat you with two pair. Simply call and only bet if you know you cant be beat. Many players will go out early and it is critical that you just survive and pick up a few chips along the way.

This strategy will enable you to move on to the second stage of the tournament. By now, half of the players are gone and you can try to build your chip stack now. Start playing more aggressively and beware of players with bigger stacks trying to push you around. If you have a good hand, dont be afraid to play it. Now is the time to put yourself in position for the final run and get yourself in position for the money.

If you are lucky enough to make it to the end, the pressure will build drastically. By this time in the tournament, some players are weakening and just waiting for the hand to go all-in on. Stay focused mentally and think about the odds carefully before playing your hand. Try slow-playing that killer hand and trap your opponent into thinking that you have nothing. Chances are he will think you are bluffing and you can bury him.

Finally, dont get frustrated if you dont make it very far into your first few tournaments. Work on developing your skills and becoming a good tournament poker player. Stick to your strategy even if you lose a couple of good hands. Chances are, your patience will pay off in the end and you can happily accept your prize money with a feeling of great satisfaction.

About The Author

Toni Taggert is an experienced online poker player, and publishes Online Poker Secrets. She also operates Texas Holdem Talk and The Poker Forums.

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