The Poker Fish
April 3, 2010 by bkkpkerplayer
Filed under Poker Strategy
The game of poker is really strategic and as in all games of strategy in this game you will find that there are some weak player and some strong players. The strong players devour the weak players and take their money off them. In poker, a weak or bad player is known as a fish, while a strong or good player is known as a shark.
According to the law of nature, the stronger shark kills the weaker fish. In the same way in poker, the bad players become the prey of good player. If you want to survive as a poker player you must win the game; unless you win game the chance of your survival becomes less, especially in a tournament game where you need to collect chips.
The winning in this game is dependant upon strategy and luck; if you follow right strategy then you can win the game. Further there is no such absolute right strategy to win every game; each time you play you are playing against new players, also different games may require different strategies, the poker shark is always familiar with the rules of the game and knows all the tips and strategies such as table positioning, the shark uses these to his advantage meanwhile the fish has never even heard of table positioning.
The connotation fish and shark is very much associated with this strategy of the game. According to the poker terminology, fish is a player who des not know any strategy. While playing the game the bad player make wild chases and try to play with long-shot hands. Such bad players depend on the luck to win the game and they have to play against all odds. On the other hand the good player is equipped with different winning strategy and keeps the ability to win the game. Many new beginners want to be a master of this game in a short time; they go through many articles, reading everything they can and searching websites to gather information. Remember there is no short cut in this game; be it poker or badugi you have to learn every trick and strategy.
We can say that the poker imitates the animal kingdom, where there are both predators and prey coexist side by side. The predators or good payers will seek the prey or the bad players to win the game. It is the responsibility of the bad player to flee from the table at right moment.
A few winning strategies about online poker games
October 13, 2009 by bkkpkerplayer
Filed under Poker Strategy
Poker is one of the most popular games played in casinos. With the rapid use of the Internet, online poker games seem to be the latest craze among players these days. Online poker games are a bit surreal for they can fetch you an easy win or loss in a short time period. But unlike real casinos where you can pocket your profit instantly, sites offering online poker games do take some time to return your profit. Make sure, you read all the terms and conditions before you set for your favorite online poker game. But not getting a chance to pocket your actual green cash into your wallet has an advantage in disguise. You can invest that winning amount in some other profit making online poker games. After all, the game of poker is all about taking risk. But you need to be very careful about deciding in which online poker game you should put your profit money.
The beauty of the online poker games is that you don’t have to be great at the game to earn a profit. All you need is smart moves better than your opponents. Here are some tips on how to tackle the online poker games so that you can have a fair chance of winning the game.
Playing Multiple Tables
One of the main advantages of playing online poker games is that you can play at more than 1to5 different tables simultaneously. As you get to play with a lot more hands in several tables, you won’t feel bored. But you need to be very careful lest you will end up playing wrong shots at wrong table and losing even a winning hand. The most common error occurred while playing in multiple tables is folding a good hand accidentally or clicking on the raise at the wrong table. However, this problem can be easily taken care of. You just need to limit yourself with the number of tables where you can play with ease without making any error.
Bluffing and online poker goes hand in hand
Bluffing and online poker games are interrelated. Ever wondered, why some players are so good at bluffing while others are hopeless? Actually, there is a tactic for bluffing. The sequence of play, the reputation for a tight play gives some idea about the possible bluffing of a player. It is suggested to bluff when the time is ripe so that other players will believe that they play only solid hands.
Take breaks between your games
Don’t get addicted for the poker games online for too long. It is strongly recommended to take break and go offline for some time especially when you are hit with a bad shot. You can always start with a new game after some time or preferably some days. Remember, even though online, real money is flowing on and off the virtual tables.
Cash out your winnings
It is always advisable to cash out your winning money at regular intervals. If you want, you can continue playing with smaller limits and cash out the major portions left.

