Poker Intermediate

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:55

Poker Intermediate Level

Poker articles on intermediate level.

An intermediate player already knows the basic skills and tactics one ought to know when playing poker. He has reached that certain level wherein he is just a few notches below the pro title. However, an intermediate player needs to know more and do more to advance his poker career. This means that he should not just be content with winning against newbie players in low-limit games. Staying in this kind of game will stagnate his skills and hinder him to show his true potentials.

So, what should an intermediate poker player do to show that he is, indeed, already out of the beginner's league? Below are the common mistakes that intermediate players commit.

A Good Hand is Not Enough

If you have a good hand, it does not mean that it is enough assurance that you will win the game. Poker is a very unpredictable game. Players of this game should not feel completely secure and think that he can easily beat anyone just because he holds a good card combination. It is a must to consider the opponent's hands first before making your next move.

Too Much of Anything Is Bad

When playing online poker, it is really advisable to play multiple tables so you can cash in more. However, never think that as an intermediate level player, you already have the power to handle too much. Even players at the professional level will tell you that in playing poker, you need to focus on a manageable number of tables. Also, increasing limits is one bad habit that intermediate players easily acquire. This should be avoided because it eats up bankrolls fast.

Limit Texas Holdem	No Limit Texas Holdem
Longhand Limit Texas Holdem	No Limit Texas Holdem
Shorthand Limit Texas Holdem	Advanced No Limit Texas Holdem
Advanced Shorthand Limit Texas Holdem	What Pays Off In Texas Holdem
	Texas Holdem Stack Sizes
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Omaha	Tournaments
Introduction To Omaha	Tournament Overview
Low Limit Omaha	Single Table No Limit Tournaments
Pot Limit Omaha	Advanced Single Table No Limit Tournaments
Omaha Hi Lo	Multi Table No Limit Tournaments
	Multi Table Limit Tournaments
	Tournament Variants
	Sit And Go Poker

Here's an explaination of different variations of poker tournaments such as multi table tournaments (MTT), single table tournaments (STT also SNG or sit n go) and the difference between ring-games and tournaments.

Money Management	Mental Strategy
Moving Limits Up Or Down	Mistakes At Intermediate Level
When To Stop Playing
Short Run Vs Long Run
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Promotions
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