Archive for November, 2009

All about poker chip sets and the professionals’ attitude

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Poker chip sets have been in use from almost the time when the game had started in history and were initially used as poker currencies normally. They have journeyed through lot of changes regarding shape, size, style and design. They are made of different materials like clay, composite material, wood or ceramic.

The poker chip sets were always found in variety of designs like logos, images, faces etc. on them. The type of grouping activity decided the type of chips. Till today most of the professionals are very possessive about the type and material when it comes to choose the chip set of their choice.

The poker chip set is differentiated on the basis of design, cost, durability, color, style and the most important one is the material with which it is made of. These are the points of consideration that makes a particular chip set better than others. On observation, it was found that some of the experienced players do not pay much attention to cost and they are ready to compensate the extra spending in their other household activities and expenses.

How to keep records when you play with custom chips

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Today most of the casinos have their own custom chips and the players that visit there play with them. While playing the game of poker it is important that you note down all your winnings and losses so that in the end you have the exact figure of monetary transactions.

The professional players are concerned with amount of money they came with to play with custom chips and the amount they took away that particular evening. They need to know exactly what amount they lost or gained while playing because they do not want to suck at poker at any cost.

The main concern however is the money and so it doesn’t matter how big the game was but how much you gained or lost at the game. This will also make you know your weaknesses and strength when you play with custom chips. It is very easy to keep the record and the simplest way is to have a pad and pen with you and write down each and every transaction of money involved during the game.

Do not lose your peace of mind at poker tables

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

One of the most common things that poker players do is start playing without thinking about how much money they should put on the poker tables. Some of them play with scared money and only this fear leads them to lose and go on losing. The most important thing is that you don’t have to think about the money while you are playing.

If you fear of losing the money you have put on the poker table, you cannot play a strong game and would never concentrate on the game and the strategies. Keep off your mind from the money and concentrate on the game. If your opponent guesses that you are scared of losing your money, he will walk over you easily.

Separating your money for poker will save you from losing all the money you have and feel ashamed or embarrassed of yourself. Not only this if such things happen on poker table you will have to sacrifice your essentials or may be your family’s requirement too.

Required and recommended information recorded at poker tables

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

When you are playing at the poker tables it is very important that you forget everything and concentrate on the game. Although poker is a game of fun and enjoyment, since money is involved directly into it, you have to be more conscious and careful. This is why it is essential you note down the incoming and outgoing of the money so that you have the accurate record.

When you trace the record, you should also write the date, the start and end time of the game, total amount of buy-ins and cash-out amount involved. This will help you analyze the game and the money involved any time you will like to evaluate it, before and after the game at poker table.

If you change the place of game or poker table and at the same time you are a regular player also, it is recommended that you note down the location and the limit played along with date and time. It is better to note down more and more information so that you can mark out whenever and whatever required.

How to bet clay poker chips with a royal flush

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

While playing poker and staking your clay poker chips it is important that you understand the various rankings in poker which determines who would carry away the winning amount. The winner is determined according to the hands that they hold by comparing in the showdown. The royal flush is the most powerful hand that you can hold in the game of poker and with a royal flush you can bet confidently and assure your win.
The royal flush is a poker hand that is constituted of the series AKQJ10 of the same suite. This is one series that is very hard to obtain but if you get them then there is no doubt for winning the pot and almost 95% of the win is assured in case of a royal flush. You should not scare away your opponents and make them fold their cards soon with a royal flush, instead you have to be very tactical and make them bet more clay chips in the pot. Make sure that your opponents do not assume that you hold such high cards since it would make them fold and hence stop staking which would decrease the amount of chips staked in the pot.