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Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by quicyvictor(m): 3:56pm On Jul 02, 2017
NOTES
Texas Hold'em can be played as Limit, No Limit, and Pot Limit.
"Limit" games mean that you can only bet up to a predetermined amount, typically equal to the big blind, and raise the same amount.
"Pot Limit" means you can raise up to the current amount in the pot, but no more.
"No Limit" is the most dramatic of the three, where any player, at any time, can declare "All In" and bet everything he has. A player calling an All In move with too few chips creates a side pot, which he cannot win and is separate from the main pot, which he can win.
Raises are typically limited to four or five bets total; the big blind, the first raise, and then three or four more re-raises.

Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by quicyvictor(m): 4:01pm On Jul 02, 2017
Hand Rankings
A hand always consist of five cards. Individual cards are "ranked" as follows (high-to-low): A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. ACE can be low, but only when part of an A-2-3-4-5 straight. Suits (Club, Diamond, Heart, Spade) have no value, so if two players have hands that are identical except for suit, then they are tied. A "Kicker" card is a high card used to break ties between hands of the same rank (ex. 2 players with "Four of a Kind", 3 K's on the board. P1 has K, 9 and P2 has K, 6. P1 with K, 9 wins with the "9 Kicker".)

Here are the "Rank of Hands" in the order of Strength with Probability of being dealt. 
Royal Flush- A, K, Q, J, 10, all in the same suit. 1 in 650,000
Straight Flush - Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit. 1in 65,000
Four of a Kind- Four cards of one rank. Kicker breaks ties. 1 in 4,000
Full House- Three matching cards of one rank, plus Two matching cards of another rank. Higher ranking set of three wins. If two players have the same set of three, the player with the higher pair wins. 1 in 700
Flush- Five cards of the same suit. High card wins. 1 in 500
Straight- Five cards of sequential rank, but different suit. High card wins. 1 in 250
Three of a kind- Three cards of the same rank, plus two unmatched cards. High set wins. 1 in 50
Two Pair- Two cards of the same rank, plus Two cards of another rank. High pair wins. 1 in 20
One Pair- Two cards of the same rank, plus Three unmatched cards. High pair wins. 1 in 2 1/3
High Card- One card high, plus four unmatched lower ranking cards. Ace is the Highest card. Kicker breaks ties. 1 in 1
Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by quicyvictor(m): 4:06pm On Jul 03, 2017
NOTES
Texas Hold'em can be played as Limit, No Limit, and Pot Limit. 
"Limit" games mean that you can only bet up to a predetermined amount, typically equal to the big blind, and raise the same amount.
"Pot Limit" means you can raise up to the current amount in the pot, but no more. 
"No Limit" is the most dramatic of the three, where any player, at any time, can declare "All In" and bet everything he has. A player calling an All In move with too few chips creates a side pot, which he cannot win and is separate from the main pot, which he can win. 
Raises are typically limited to four or five bets total; the big blind, the first raise, and then three or four more re-raises.
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Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by jogncartman: 7:35am On Apr 28, 2020
I think that playing for money is very interesting and personally, I do it for three years now, visit site. But you must understand that at the same time you must be very attentive. From my experiences, I can give you some advice :
1. Never borrow money while gambling.
2. Only bet what you can afford to lose. Gambling with money you’re scared to lose is neither enjoyable nor wise.
3. Set and stick to a budget. Write it on your forehead if you have to, but no matter what, when you hit that number, leave the casino.
4. Limit your playing time. Taking a break keeps your mind sharp.
Good luck with that!
Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by jackfruit800: 11:41am On May 09, 2020
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Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by uraniumman(m): 10:01pm On May 21, 2020
But what casino should I play for earning money during poker?
Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by Williboss(m): 10:02pm On May 21, 2020
uraniumman:
But what casino should I play for earning money during poker?
Of course dude. Poker won't die,while we play it) Which one do you prefer more- texas poker or basic one? I want to play with you,but there is a problem - I don't play at the Poker Stars. As for me it's fake site,where there are a lot of bots and ripping of good players. If you still want to play with me ,then I can give you site ,where I play every day. It's - https://99poker.id.
Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by davidblack007(m): 6:28pm On Jan 02, 2021
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Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by JavieCoentr: 2:17pm On Jan 08, 2021
davidblack007:
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Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by wolf001: 8:07pm On Dec 17, 2021
How do people keep in mind all these schemes and their names? I'm shocked. For me, gambling is a one-time pleasure that I play on intuition.
Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by JefjafCak: 8:09pm On Dec 17, 2021
A very useful collection. I've always been interested in poker as a kind of entertainment for bored men in the Vegas hall, lol. And I like that you can learn the intricacies of the game very easily now. Indeed, on various forums, many people write about their personal experiences and share secrets. You can understand something about the game, even if you are a complete noob in question (like me). I tried to learn how to play a couple of times, even on exotic platforms like 12Bet. But the game attracts me not because of the opportunity to win, but because of the atmosphere. Therefore, I would love to play in a gym or club.
Re: Becoming A Successful Professional Poker Player by Xenisha: 1:11pm On Mar 16, 2023
wolf001:
How do people keep in mind all these schemes and their names? I'm shocked. For me, gambling is a one-time pleasure that I play on intuition.
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