It is said that playing online is much comfortable than playing offline on a live table. Game’s rules and regulations are the same but the pace, accessibility, and playing environment make online playing different from offline poker. Although playing live is more challenging and intense than playing offline, poker players long to feel the fun and thrill involved in it and that is why the demand for dedicated casinos and live poker rooms in India is increasing gradually. Deltin Royale is a great example of growing popularity of live tables and card rooms among international players are well as local poker players in Goa.
Here are the golden poker rules for beginners which will help you succeed in a live poker game.
Read your opponents
It is necessary to pay attention to understand your opponent’s mind and gameplay. In a live poker game, a player must have the ability to identify the weakness and strengths of the opponents. You can predict their strategies by analyzing their playing pattern, the way they bet, eye contact, body language, posture, facial expressions (i.e. eyebrow twitches, hand gestures) etc. You can even guess the cards they are holding by implementing mathematical calculations and modify your gameplay accordingly.
Bankroll management
Bankroll is your exclusive money balance reserved for poker which helps you to play on real stake tables without the fear of getting broke. Practicing successful bankroll management is not as easy as it sounds. Newbies usually fail to plan and properly utilize their bankroll due to their lack of experience and understanding of variance. Your bankroll helps you to deal with variance and supports you financially at the time of frequent losses in the game.
Value of bluffing
What makes poker more interesting is that having the best hand cannot guarantee a winning on the table. You can win with much weaker cards than your opponents. Bluffing is psychological manipulation of the opponents to fold their better cards by believing you have a stronger hand than them. Bluffing is risky and its success depends on your position, your image on the table, skill set, experience of your opponents, etc.
Analyze your mistakes
Start analyzing your mistakes you made as soon as you start playing on a live table. The sooner, the better. Self-assessment is necessary to improve your gameplay and prevent yourself from making serious errors. Make it a habit to keep records of your game and try to not repeat the mistake again. Focus on your areas of improvement to make fewer mistakes on the gaming table and increase your winning possibilities.
Emotions
Showing any sudden emotions is embarrassing and can negatively affect your game. Everyone on the table can see your reaction and any sign of anxiety, annoyance, anger, or disinterest on your face or in your body language can give information about your cards. Also showing excitement and signs of happiness like cheering or smiling after getting dealt with good cards will help your opponent to guess your cards and lead you to lose the game. Learn to maintain your composure to think rationally and beat your opponents in the game.
Practice
Before taking a seat at a live poker event, learn the poker rules, regulations, and etiquette thoroughly. It’s a common assumption that learning poker is easy when you start playing on your own but it is also true that earning theoretical knowledge is equally important to eliminate the possibilities of confusion or doubts on the table. Play on online practice tables to earn necessary experience and skills which will eventually boost your confidence and help you take best decisions.
Cope With Defeat
Losing is a part of this game and even highly skilled players cannot win every game they play. Bad beats and downswings can shake your confidence and decision-making ability. It’s important to know when to continue, when to stop playing, and when to take a break from the game. Always play your natural game with a positive attitude to ensure long time sustainability in the poker world.