Bodog has a great summary of which hands can be played in which position, generally. As a beginner, I would recommend playing no more hands than this until you get a feel for what’s going on. Don’t think that position is the only factor that weighs on which hands you play, but it is a good starting point. Other factors that determine which hands you play when are your stack size, the other playeres at your table, what kind of action has occured behind you, and the style of play you like to incorporate. We’ll worry about that later after you have a better grasp of the game.
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OK, you’ve decided to play these hands, but what do you do with them? Do you raise, or call? Different situations call for different solutions, but generally, the rule of thumb is that it is better to raise or fold than it is to call. If you’re ever in doubt on whether you should play a hand, fold it. If you are unsure of whether you should raise or call, raise it up.
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Next, a must for the serious poker player: odds. All shapes and forms of odds… get out your calculator.
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August 29th, 2006 at 2:22 am
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