The poker learning landscape is very different from what it was even a few years ago. Back then, during the ‘Moneymaker Boom’ there were a couple of forums worth checking out and a few pieces of poker software that were worth trying. There were also a limited number of books that deserved a read. Today, it’s very much the opposite – there are endless poker forums to join, Discord channels and FB groups to discuss the game in, and poker software with seemingly endless features.

When playing poker, position is very important. The earlier your position at the table, the more risk you take on every hand. This is because players after you can act before you, and their actions will give you a lot of information about the strength of their hand.

You should always play your strong hands aggressively, but you should be cautious and conservative with weak ones. Don’t be afraid to fold if you think your opponent has a better one – it’s always better to lose a few chips in the short term than to keep losing money continuously.

When you do make a mistake, learn from it by analyzing the hand and the reasons behind your decision. Also, study the moves of experienced players. This will expose you to a wide range of strategies, and allow you to adapt and incorporate successful elements into your own gameplay. In addition, you’ll be able to pick out chinks in the armor of other players.