3 card poker is one of the simplest forms of poker you will find at both online casinos and land-based casinos. Unlike the longer versions of the game, 3 card poker is faster paced and the games resolve themselves a lot quicker and therefore 3 card poker strategy reflects this. You can win money a lot quicker at this game, but you can also lose a lot quicker. With this in mind, it is important to know a few basic strategies in order to minimize your chances of losing.
In 3 card poker strategy there are two main areas you can win. The first way is to get a better hand than the dealer. The second way is to get at least a pair. If you are just starting out at poker then this version of the game is perfect. Many players use 3 card poker as a stepping stone towards more complicated versions of poker.
In 3 card poker, your wins will depend on how you play your cards. However, in order to play a good hand you generally need good cards. You need to know when to stay in the hand and when to fold. If you continuously hang on to average cards then you will not be able to come out on top. Poker is about picking the battles you think that you can win. Many players stay in a hand due to their egos getting in the way or thinking that their luck will turn unbelievably against all odds. You need to keep a clear head and always play according to the cards that you have in your hand.
Depending on your hand, you will need to decide whether you want to fold or whether you wish to play one or both options. The card rankings in 3-card poker are not the same as most other versions of poker.
The hand rankings are as follows:
• Straight flush
• Trips
• Straight
• Flush
• Pair
• Single
Usually a flush in poker is ranked higher than a straight. However, the chances of landing three cards in a row in 3 card poker are less than getting three cards of the same suit. This is one of the many differences within 3 card poker. When it comes to the card rankings then this is the same as all other poker games, with Ace being the highest and Two being the lowest. If you are a Texas Hold'em or Omaha Poker player, for example, then you need to keep in mind that 3 card poker strategy requires a completely different mindset.
In general, the casino has a 3% advantage. Even though the dealer needs at least a Queen to qualify, there is no reason for you to stay in the hand if you do not think than you have at least an even chance of winning. If you are dealt anything lower than Queen, Six, Three then you should fold your hand. The chances of you winning this hand are too low to risk it. If, however, you are dealt Queen, Six, Four or higher then you should stay in the hand because the odds are in your favour for at least a 1:1 payout.
Of course, being a game of relative luck, this is not always a foolproof plan. You need to find a poker strategy that works according to your style of play. If you are just staring out as a 3 card poker player then these above mentioned strategic tips should help you to improve your game and to grasp the finer details of 3 card poker strategy.
Chip leatherby is the main author for http://www.poker-shark.co.uk With years of experience with poker, Chip has now decided to share his knowledge to help people of all skill levels with their game.
Chip's unique tips and tournament reviews can be viewed anytime at Poker Shark.
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Sunday, 31 January 2010
Friday, 29 January 2010
Free Poker Profit Management and Double Bluffing Strategy
This approach is just as applicable to free poker games as it is to paid, practice it with the free money and chips and you'll be doing it naturally when the time comes to play with real green.
Before you even hit the tables, set yourself a couple of ground rules on spending money and time. You DO NOT want to spend an hour losing money over and over again. I try to stick to 3 conditions when playing poker, if I come across one of them at any point, then I know its time to have a break from playing.
While it may seem like they will restrict your winnings, and cause you to make slow progress in the poker world, you limit your losses, and so stop yourself progressing backwards. A penny saved is a penny earned, and those pennies will build up over time if you restrict your losses and have PATIENCE!
In short these rules are to stop you from blowing a big win over a series of stupid calls. I almost always use the same three rules:
1. Quit playing and have a break if I have used up half of the cash flow I started with.
2. If I have doubled the money I have bought in with, and start losing it, quit and come back later. On a side note never risk losing a big hard earned stack by going all in. I made this rule and adhere strictly to it so that I never make a loss on what I have earned.
3. If you're going nowhere (played for 20-30 mins in my case) and haven't made significant gain or loss then quit and come back later, chances are your luck will be better.
If you have joined a game to win big, then remember, its not the cards you are playing against, it's the other players. It's no use going all in with a royal flush knowing you're bound to win, and watching everyone at the table fold.
Something else to look out for is bluffing styles.... If they have a great hand, many players will try to get as much cash as possible from other players so will be likely to bet small. However, if they are betting big, then its likely they are bluffing.
This may not always be the case though. First look at the players at the table, try to guess their playing styles, notice patterns in their behaviour and then apply this guideline to them. It works for me I would say around 80-90% if the time.
You will notice that good poker players tend to play this way, so the trick is to stop being predictable and make yourself harder to read. E.g. start off by folding weak hands and only playing the good ones. When people see that you raise whenever you get a good hand, and fold on weak cards they will write you off as unable to bluff, and you can bluff your way through the next couple of weak hands, with most being too scared to call your bluff.
If the cards aren't going your way, try making it obvious that you are a bluffer (without losing too much). Then as soon as a good hand does come along (it will eventually, it's all just about PATIENCE) then you can bet big, people will probably call your bluff, and you can just rake in their cash.
If you're a poker beginner start out playing free poker games and learn before you start risking real money. You'll find that many free players don't do rules very well and play silly but you will get a lot of experience in general game aspects on free poker sites so that you won't waste too much money when you play for the real thing.
Nick, originally from the UK now lives in Sweden with wife Lena, 2 daughters and a Border Terrier called Gunnar. He is Marketing Manager for free poker games site NoPayPOKER and publishes free online poker tips videos on YouTube as well as running free poker tips blogs where you can learn about poker and find out more about free online poker sites.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Moseley
Before you even hit the tables, set yourself a couple of ground rules on spending money and time. You DO NOT want to spend an hour losing money over and over again. I try to stick to 3 conditions when playing poker, if I come across one of them at any point, then I know its time to have a break from playing.
While it may seem like they will restrict your winnings, and cause you to make slow progress in the poker world, you limit your losses, and so stop yourself progressing backwards. A penny saved is a penny earned, and those pennies will build up over time if you restrict your losses and have PATIENCE!
In short these rules are to stop you from blowing a big win over a series of stupid calls. I almost always use the same three rules:
1. Quit playing and have a break if I have used up half of the cash flow I started with.
2. If I have doubled the money I have bought in with, and start losing it, quit and come back later. On a side note never risk losing a big hard earned stack by going all in. I made this rule and adhere strictly to it so that I never make a loss on what I have earned.
3. If you're going nowhere (played for 20-30 mins in my case) and haven't made significant gain or loss then quit and come back later, chances are your luck will be better.
If you have joined a game to win big, then remember, its not the cards you are playing against, it's the other players. It's no use going all in with a royal flush knowing you're bound to win, and watching everyone at the table fold.
Something else to look out for is bluffing styles.... If they have a great hand, many players will try to get as much cash as possible from other players so will be likely to bet small. However, if they are betting big, then its likely they are bluffing.
This may not always be the case though. First look at the players at the table, try to guess their playing styles, notice patterns in their behaviour and then apply this guideline to them. It works for me I would say around 80-90% if the time.
You will notice that good poker players tend to play this way, so the trick is to stop being predictable and make yourself harder to read. E.g. start off by folding weak hands and only playing the good ones. When people see that you raise whenever you get a good hand, and fold on weak cards they will write you off as unable to bluff, and you can bluff your way through the next couple of weak hands, with most being too scared to call your bluff.
If the cards aren't going your way, try making it obvious that you are a bluffer (without losing too much). Then as soon as a good hand does come along (it will eventually, it's all just about PATIENCE) then you can bet big, people will probably call your bluff, and you can just rake in their cash.
If you're a poker beginner start out playing free poker games and learn before you start risking real money. You'll find that many free players don't do rules very well and play silly but you will get a lot of experience in general game aspects on free poker sites so that you won't waste too much money when you play for the real thing.
Nick, originally from the UK now lives in Sweden with wife Lena, 2 daughters and a Border Terrier called Gunnar. He is Marketing Manager for free poker games site NoPayPOKER and publishes free online poker tips videos on YouTube as well as running free poker tips blogs where you can learn about poker and find out more about free online poker sites.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Moseley
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