Freeware Poker

Do you have your own set of poker rules, that you try to follow?

Like, not drink and play poker or never play with more than 5% of your poker account.

Public Comments

1. Play conservative. Try to ride it out and let people take each other out at the table unless you have a solid hand from the flop. In that case play agressive and try to take down a big pot then go right back to conservative mode. This is of course if you playing a tournement game. Then once you narrow down the players you can play more aggressively.
2. Each player must come up with their own set which really depends on you and usually it's through learning from pain :) I don't usually drink when I play but I can play well with a few drinks but a lot of people can't. For me it's not staying at a table I don't like and this is probably the biggest mistake players make. Get the heck out of there if you don't feel good about it even if it takes a while to get another seat. King Cobra Poker http://kingcobrapoker.com
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4. Generally I play a tight-agressive game. I don't drink, so that is not a problem. I play tournaments these days almost exclusively, usually MTT, but sometimes SNG, so I limit my buyins to no more than about 5% of my gambling stake. Also I try to be polite and friendly at the table. The most important part of my game is maintaining a positive attitude while playing. I have found this to be effective in play. Other players that try to read me find it a bit harder to do, since I provide a consistent image. It does help. Good luck at the tables.
5. I do, and most of my rules center around bankroll management and when to play. Here are my rules, set out in commandment style. Thou shalt not buy into a MTT for more than 2% of your bankroll. Thou shalt not buy into a single table s'n'g or ring game for more than 5% of your bankroll. Thou shalt not buy into a game if you are feeling angry, tired, or depressed. Thou shalt not drink and play cards, unless it's a friendly home game where the goal is to socialize instead of win money. Thou shalt not go all in on a flush draw. Thou shall divvy up thy profits with thy wife.