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Introduction
Hi and welcome to the strategy section of the site. This is meant mostly
as a start-up guide for people who are relatively new to Online Hold-Em
or for those who have played for a while and are looking to improve their
skills or get rid of bad habits. Before you look any further into this
section, let me tell you the most important two words that I have ever
been told about poker: PATIENCE and DISCIPLINE! Always repeat these
words to yourself whenever you are playing; they will certainly keep you
out of trouble.
Don't Play Like a Fish
Firstly, I recommend that you play a tight game. Playing tight means
being selective when choosing which pocket cards to play. It is difficult to
define exactly what cards to play but I will say this much: when playing in
a ring game with 7-10 opponents play higher pocket pairs, mid to high
suited connectors and face cards. Of course, different situations such as
playing in a tournament, playing with fewer players in a pot, or playing
"Heads-Up" (only two players), may call for looser or tighter hand
selection.
