Winning at a
Party Poker
by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker
February
2, 2006
Have a party. Better
yet, have a poker party. Even better; go online for
party poker. Play the game while sitting in the comfort
of your own home sipping your favorite beverage and
counting your winning. It is as close as the tip of
your finger and the click of a computer mouse.
Maybe the greatest
growth in online gambling is that of party poker. There
are hundreds of sites, where one can pit their talents
against other players. There are a staggering number of
web sites that among other party poker related tips and
strategies, allow pros and beginners to choose from a
variety of games. Some sites even offer bonuses. The
bonus amounts vary depending on the amount of money
deposited and can reach surprisingly large amounts.
Getting to know the
other players is not an easy task when playing party
poker online. Difficult yes, but it is possible to
grasp their playing habits and enhance your chances of
winning by paying attention early in the game. Even
their online names are often alter egos that can give
away their gambling habits. Beware of “Bluffalo Bill’s”
betting and bluffing ways.
Bluffing tactics will
usually become obvious as will the new player who does
not quite understand the game but is willing to lose a
few hands to learn. If you can identify the bluffer and
the novice, you increase your odds at winning.
Start your game of party
poker by betting light and only calling the bigger bets
when you have a sure-fire winner. Remember, there is
only one sure-fire winner unless you have watched the
cards closely. Take your time, while learning the
strategy of the other players. If you have studied the
players and their betting habits, you will know when
your time has come. Take advantage of this newfound
knowledge and play to win. Naturally, unless you are
holding a royal flush, you always stand a chance of
losing the hand. Keep your attention centered on the
game. Understanding the nature of the other players
will reduce losing hands considerably and go a long way
in increasing your bank account.
As with all games of
chance, there are winners and there are losers.
Party poker is
no exception. Play to win but also play for the
enjoyment of the game. The pure enjoyment of playing
party poker is great entertainment.
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