7 Texas Hold'em concepts that will make you a winner

Unless you play for fun, poker involves real money gambling. Thus, if you want to leave the table with more money than when you entered, you will have to manage it wisely.

Although it may seem a bit redundant and basic, this concept is often overlooked by the more emotional bettors. Never forget that the money you put on the table may never come back.

In addition, there are some practical rules for better management of your banking. Certain concepts suggest, for example, that you only bet on tables where the buy-in is less than 5% of your total balance. With this you will be much less likely to be “bankrupt” from the table and will guarantee that you will not be facing players with a monetary availability much higher than yours.

Therefore, always consider your bets and do not be fooled by large gains that may arise momentarily.

Many people associate bluffing with poker almost automatically. This is in fact a very well-known technique and one that can bring several extra features to your game.

Still, bluffing is a very difficult technique to apply, especially by inexperienced players. It is very complicated to hit the right timing to start a bluff and how to do it correctly.

Thus, bluffing consists of acting in such a way that it seems that you have a good hand when, on the contrary, you do not have a particularly advantageous game. The objective is to make the opponents fold the round, thus conquering the pot on the table, with no place for the “show down” (revelation of your hand).

Some authors suggest that you should only bluff if you are playing with fewer than two players. This will ensure that the probability of someone not folding is lower. Even so, it is impossible to guarantee that another player will not have a good hand and go ahead with a “call” or “raise”. It may also happen that another opponent is also bluffing, for example.

So be careful when you bluff and how far you take it. Keep in mind that most of your winnings will come from hands where you actually have a good game.

Since you won't be able to guess your opponents ' cards, their body language can provide great clues about the strength of your hands.

It is studied that our psychological influences the way our body haje. Therefore, even if we try to hide, we will end up transmitting some signals about our game.

Some of the "tells" - English term used to describe these small clues-include eye contact, which is more common in players with better cards, because they are more relaxed; the shaking of the hands, which indicates nervousness and, possibly, a good game or a bluff; and posture, which if more relaxed indicates disinterest in the round.

At the same time, in addition to trying to pick up on the hints of your opponents ' body language, be careful not to show too much. Try to control yourself and always keep the same posture during the game.

Losing a hand that at first glance looked like a win is, in fact, very frustrating.

However, the worst thing you can do is get too nervous and start betting irrationally.

If you lose a big pot when you were very close to winning it, stay calm and focus on getting the money back in the next few rounds.

This is because, getting stressed will only damage your psychological and cause you to make bad decisions in the following rounds.

Poker requires a lot of attention from players, either to try to understand their chances of winning, or to try to figure out what will be behind the opponent's cards.

Thus, it is very important that you are aware of all the moments of the game. When we talk about everyone, it really is everyone.

When you are playing worry only and exclusively about the table and your opponents. No side activities like using your phone or eating. If you really want to win, dedicate yourself to the game 100%.

A round in which you do not go to the game, is not synonymous with total loss. Take advantage of these moves to carefully observe your opponents. As a result you will be able to use the knowledge you have gained about other players later in the game.

In addition to the buy-in value, as mentioned above, there are other factors that you should take into account when choosing a table.

Right from the start, the number of players can influence your choice. Perhaps you will feel more comfortable at a table with more players, as you will go more unnoticed. On the other hand, if you like to be in control of the situation, a table with fewer players seated may be more advisable.

In the course of the first rounds try, from the outset, to identify the characteristics of your opponents. If you feel that they are incompatible with your way of playing, simply leave the table, as you will have complete freedom to do so.

When you feel too confused about your hand, simply fold the round.

Good hands can be identified right from the start, as well as the right hands for a bluff. If you are thinking of taking too long to decide, then the most correct option will really be the fold.

In addition, by taking too long to think, you will be demonstrating to your opponents that you do not have confidence in your game.

Poker is a very complex game, especially its Texas Hold em version. So, practice a lot and use our tips to be more successful in this successful game in New Zealand. Good bets!