Tips to Master the Basics - Simple Texas Hold Em

Simple Texas Hold Em Tips to Master the Basics
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lori_Saulibio]Lori Saulibio

Poker has gained popularity worldwide over the last few years. It is now televised on ESPN regularly. The big winner of the World Series of Poker tournament wins over $10 million. There are multiple online poker sites, computer poker software, books, and DVDs to help people learn and win at poker.

Even though the World Series of Poker has tournaments featuring different types of poker, the most famous is Texas Hold Em. The popularity and the promise of million dollar winnings has newbies flocking to this game. Fortunately, Texas Hold Em is an easy game to learn. Unfortunately, it is a difficult game to master. It takes more than knowing the basic rules to win.

What does it take to win at Texas Hold Em poker?

1) The proper poker mindset

2) Know the fundamentals of the game.

3) Learn the odds

4) Learn how to play the different positions

5) Learn how to read people

6) Learn how to influence how people read you

Sounds simple. But each of the facets of the game mentioned above has multiple things to master within each of them.

Do you really have what it takes to master Texas Hold Em?

Do you have the determination, drive, desire and discipline to master the six areas listed above?

What would make it easier to master this game?

Enjoy playing the game. Have fun! That is the simplest and best Texas Hold Em tip you will need.

Learning becomes easier when you enjoy the process. If its fun, you are willing to spend time learning and mastering the fundamentals. It's not boring. It begins to flow. Keep poker fun. Relax. Take it one step at a time.

How do you keep it fun?

One way is to have a gathering with friends to practice your new techniques. I have a group of friends who get together monthly for a potluck poker night. We all bring some great food and enjoy an evening of poker. It a fun-filled night of food, laughter, and great poker.

When you're not playing with friends, make some friends online playing poker online. Many successful professional poker players got their start online.

Watch poker on TV. Believe it or not, its very entertaining and educational. The commentary is witty and you can learn so much from watching the pros.

Have fun mastering Texas Hold Em.

Lori Saulibio [http://www.BestTexasHoldEmTips.com]Texas Hold Em Tips [http://www.besttexasholdemtips.com/hold-em-tips/do-you-know-what-the-most-basic-texas-holdem-tip-is]More Texas Hold Em Tips

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lori_Saulibio http://EzineArticles.com/?Simple-Texas-Hold-Em-Tips-to-Master-the-Basics&id=2827913