How to play poker in a Casino- 4 Valuable tips for live poker games

Posted by kavya on March 11th, 2019

Nowadays whenever we turn around, we witness mostly everyone with their heads down busy with their smartphones. This is the harsh reality of today's world, which do not give a chance to people for their body movements. Therefore, there is such a drastic increase in the health issues of people all over the world. Severe eye problems and obesity is its main effect. People nowadays have become really stressed, they take stress in every minute thing. So to burst your stress, go to a casino, grab a drink and start playing poker.

Here are some valuable tips to play live poker-

1) Tip number 1- Night or day? Weekends or Weekdays?

What matters the most is at what time you are playing poker? Several live games are played till very late at night, in some areas like Las Vegas, live games are played 24/7. According to Casino Software Solutions the soundest time to play poker is at night. Some reasons being-

Mostly youngsters are attracted to casinos at night: The night game excites young players who are willing to gamble more from the rest. Because they consider it a casual fun game.

Alcohol: Alcohol reduces restraints and important judgment which can be beneficial for you if your opponent is enjoying the drinks too much, unless you are doing the same.

Weekends: Weekends are considered to be the aptest time to play poker as on weekends people are a little less stressed. They don't have to worry about rushing for work early the very next morning. They can concentrate on the game with a relaxed mind and can play for as much time as they want.

2) Tip number 2: Perfect seat to play poker

Most of the times when you enter the casino, you will not find the place for the game which you want to play

Firstly, hunt the games which are available at that time. Mostly every poker room has a big screen these days which lists the game and the waiting list that can help visitors to decide what game to play? Nowadays there are several apps that can inform you about the waiting list of casino games. Maintaining a good relationship with the casino staff can also be advantageous as they can inform you about the waiting list on call.

3) Tip number 3:  Don't forget the poker rules and maintain good poker etiquettes:

Once you start playing poker, it's mandatory to follow all the rules of the game. Also, there are some etiquettes which you should keep in mind

Do not forget to say 'Raise' if you are intending on raising. String bets are forbidden

While its time for folding, keep a check that it is obvious and push the cards to the dealer.

Table stakes are the foremost thing for which poker is played, you cannot bet more than the chips you have on the table at that time. Many casinos don't follow this procedure, they let you bet as much as you want.

Don't forget the tips- Casino staff and waiters make a living on the tips, so give them a decent amount and in case you win a huge amount make them happier

Talking or texting on the phone while you are in the game is considered as bad manners and it will seem rude to your opponent

4) Tip number 4- Avoid playing in bad games

Another way how mediocre players frequently wreck their poker game is by playing with good and regular players who know every minute details of the game. If you cannot play with a poor opponent who has fewer chances of winning, then you are in the wrong place.

However, if you are playing poker just to access your mental ability or for fun then its totally fine. In this case, you can avoid this tip.  But if winning the game is your first priority, then you have to keep in mind that you do not earn a fair profit in poker just by pushing little edges against a good poker player. You have more chances to win if you play against players who make lots of critical and minute errors in the game and who do not prioritize winning. The words from the immortal movie 'Rounders' tells us, "If you cannot detect the sucker in the first half-hour at the table, then you are the sucker yourself"

These were some valuable tips for the live poker players which can help you win a huge amount.  Just follow some tips and rules and nobody can stop you from becoming an efficient player in this game. Poker only needs proper concentration and a little knowledge. One can easily become a master if have a proper knowledge of how to play.