Getting started in the world of poker can be a confusing and intimidating experience, wether it be live games or online poker, there are so many questions and so much information thrown at us from all directions it can be hard to find a good starting point for the beginner.

Here at WhatPoker.net, we have decided to make it as simple as possible by taking you through the learning curve with our Beginners Path for Hold’em Poker. Start from the beginning and learn step by step everything you will need to know in order to become a formidable opponent at the poker table and how to get there without damaging your bankroll along the way.

We have designed this reading and video path to guide you. Learn the important things in the right order. Of course it’s your choice where to start and if you chose to skip any of the poker articles or videos along the way. Some things you probably already know.

Bookmark this page and learn at your own pace. Also use our poker forum for tips and a better understanding. If you have any questions or just want to share with other poker players, just post in the poker forum and our poker pros and forum members will help you.

We wish you all the best of luck at the poker tables and remember to always have fun as you go.

1.       The Rules of poker

2.       Practice poker with play money

3.       The basics of poker strategy

4.       Start Playing Real Money Poker with low stakes

5.       Take your poker game to the next level

Reddy, Set, Go! Many of you will know the most of this but if you are a beginner then it never hurts to have a quick brush-up. You never know, there may be something you didn’t know.

1.       The Rules of Texas Hold’em Poker

2.       The Rules of Omaha Poker

3.       What to Know About Betting at Poker

4.       Fixed Limit, Pot Limit and No Limit Poker

5.       What to Know About Moving All-In

Step 2. Practice Poker with Play Money

The old saying that experience is the best teacher is so true when it comes to playing poker. Every hand you play, you are learning, so you should get started straight away. Experience is also a tough and sometimes brutal teacher, so start playing on play money tables before you move onto real money poker. This way you won’t lose your bankroll making those so common mistakes.

1.       Know the games history if you want to be there in the future

2.       Find an online poker site for you

3.       Find an online poker site for Mac’s

4.       Where do we play poker?

Step 3. The Basics of Poker Strategy

While you are playing at the play money tables, we recommend you read these basic strategy articles. As you move along the learning curve you will recognise and be able to implement advice and your knowledge to situations in the games you are playing. This will bring the information gathered from these articles into play and will help you move along faster.

1.       Play Tight, Play Aggressive

2.       Beginners Pre-Flop Poker Strategy

3.       Hand Matchups, Basic Pre-Flop Odds

4.       An Introduction to Pot Odds in Poker

5.       Bluffing

6.       Why You Should Mix up Your Game

Step 4. Start Playing Real Money Poker with Low Stakes

Before moving onto real money games you should feel comfortable with your game at the play money table. If you feel ready and you are having relatively regular success at the play money tables, then take the next step. The best advice we can give you at this time is to start at low stakes and slowly work your way up. Deposit the minimum amount into your real money account and play the lowest limit tables first. Be prepared to feel the difference. The excitement and adrenalin increases substantially when you’re playing real money poker. Read these articles first.

1.       Play Online with a Poker Bonus

2.       Where are the Best Poker Bonuses

Step 5. Taking Your Poker Game to the Next Level

Congratulations! You are no longer a beginner; instead you are an experienced and knowledgeable armature poker player. Just like Lawyers it’s important to keep reading and learning in order to stay ahead of the game. You still have so much more to learn so here are some articles that will help you really start taking the pots, and how to make those pots bigger and juicier.

Keep playing, keep reading and remember if there is something you don’t know or an article you have not read, then there is someone who has the advantage. Keep checking back with us for new articles and remember you can ask us a question whenever you like. Just go into the forum and post your questions. Our poker pros all our poker forum members will be happy to answer you.

More Poker Odds

1.       A Closer Look at Pot Odds

2.       Introducing Implied Odds

3.       Raise, Raise & Raise Again. But Why?

Money Management is Paramount

1.       If you run up the Stakes You Will Only Fall. Taking it Step by Step

2.       Dirty Little Secrets. Online Record Keeping

3.       Bank Roll Tracking

Cash Games

1.       Introduction to Poker Strategy for Cash Games

2.       Things to Remember when your Shorthanded

3.       What is the Benefits of Multi Tabling?

Tournament Poker

1.       The Biggest Mistakes in Tournament Poker

2.       Sit & Go Poker Tips

Omaha

1.       Introducing Pot Limit Omaha Poker

2.       Omaha Poker Important Knowledge Base

Other Poker Articles

·         Online Poker Tells

·         Why Play Poker Tournaments

·         A Poker Players’ Best Friend is his Gut

·         Poker Addiction. Don’t Become a Winehouse!

·         Etiquette at the Poker Table

Written for whatpoker.net by Ara 29^th July 09

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