What do you think is the most important advice to give to someone just starting to play poker?

dannystanks · Jun 28, 2025

Be patient! Sounds easy but took me years to figure that one out lol

Colbefc · Jun 28, 2025

Just enjoy playing. Don't take it too seriously. Use bankroll management and stick to it.
Don't think you are going to win the world series of poker anytime soon, cos you ain't...

YLAN · Jun 28, 2025

Invest what you can afford to loose. As it is gambling, poker is an addictive hobby. The upswing of winning is thrilling & the downswing of losing is frustrating that one is highly tempted to invest more & more to recover the losses & hope to breakeven. Without control, losses in the long term affects financial situations, mental health & even relationships.

Invest what you can afford to loose. Do not chase the losses as a player just starting a poker journey. Play for fun & if the lucky stars line-up properly, perhaps there could be something at the end of the rainbow.

neverbluff0799 · Jun 28, 2025

Best advice would be to go for a tigth style at first and take your spot when they come and slowly open ur game and your range the more you get confortable.

sandy358 · Jun 29, 2025

I think that the most important things for a beginner to understand are:

1) Bankroll management of course. Without proper bankroll management poker is just gambling against variance.
2) All decision for profitable play are made over the long run. If you lost to a rare cooler it doesn't necessary mean that your play was bad. If you folded T2o and the flop was TT2 it also didn't mean that you should have called with that. Sometimes you need to lose in the moment to win overall. And the opposite is correct too: if you (or someone) won some money, it doesn't necessary mean that the play was good and is going to be profitable in the long run.

And also you need to send the beginner to learn GTO, meanwhile explaining that GTO is not a panacea, but it is also needed as a baseline to understand exploits.

Uncloggie · Jun 29, 2025

Set a limit. You can learn for free without gambling money.

AKQ · Jun 29, 2025

nabmom said:
Part of what makes CardsChat such a great place to visit is that we provide so much information to new players. What do you think is the most important advice to offer someone just starting out? What will help them love and appreciate the game? What is essential for them to know so that they can succeed?

For me, at least one of the most important lessons I can offer is to remember to have fun at the table. Life is short and often full of surprises. We need to enjoy what we do, as often as we can. So don't forget to breathe and have fun! That's why it is called a game of poker!

I'll go with something fresh. position and seat starting ranges

Flyer35 · Jun 29, 2025

A few things:

First - don't play freerolls. They'll teach you all the wrong things.

Second - don't take advice from anyone whose credentials aren't solid gold. Once you have a mentor, stick with him/her. You want one direction, not multiples.

Third - put together a solid 5 year plan and bankroll. Resist the urge to cheap out. It takes money to make money. If you haven't made it after 5 years, accept that you weren't meant to play poker and move on.

Fourth - stick to either live or online play, not both. They are two different forms of the game.

PS - if you take my advice, you're not paying attention. See the "Second" item above.

Gritz18 · Jun 29, 2025

nabmom said:
What do you think is the most important advice to offer someone just starting out?

I don't usually like to give advice, but I would use what has worked for me.

Initially, seek basic knowledge of the game, until you fully master the main fundamentals, such as table position, range by position, and bank roll control.

After mastering this, if you want to become a professional, seek more knowledge of strategies and gameplay.

nabmom said:
What will help them love and appreciate the game?

This is a tricky point, you either love poker or you hate it. Usually beginners love poker when they make money, but it only takes one loss to say that poker is rigged.

nabmom said:
What is essential for them to know so that they can succeed?

The power of patience and the constant search for learning.

SPANKYSN · Jun 29, 2025

If you are in this forum, I shall assume you know the basics of poker. At this point, you are not looking to make poker your vocation...so, have fun, be patient and above all, don't take the bad beats personally.

puzzlefish · Jun 29, 2025

It's easy to feel like you should win more frequently than is actually reasonable. Poker is also about losing the minimum amount just as it is about winning as much as possible.

hilary antonik filho · Jun 29, 2025

Lots of training, knowledge, skill and patience, a little luck is always very good

mattiebumpo · Jun 30, 2025

For a new player, I would advise going through the CC poker training. It is a great foundation. Also, only play with money you can afford to lose. If you are afraid of losing, you won't win. Last, but not least, I agree with nabmom, remember that you are playing this game because you love it and want to have fun!

Mart1194 · Jun 30, 2025

Advice: Persevere!
Not only for poker, but in any area of life and not what we like to do.

Toruk Makto · Jun 30, 2025

I believe it's bankroll and mind control, only then can you be a successful player! And studying the game... that's my opinion!

Brigistul · Jul 2, 2025

Strategy ,position , premium hands, table player analysis, waiting, patience and bluff-free for beginners and last but not least protecting the bankrol.

valanddon · Jul 2, 2025

Do not get into the bluffing game.

Marcwantstowin · Jul 2, 2025

valanddon said:
Do not get into the bluffing game.

Is that a bluff????

MatheusANF · Jul 2, 2025

If you play cash game i think table selection

if you are a mtt player obvious a good pre flop game

hobojim1247 · Jul 3, 2025

There is so much to learn so if you are reading this I would suggest taking the CC course. Then play as many of the daily freerolls that CC hosts on Replay poker. Interact with the other players, who are a friendly bunch, and watch the comments in the chat, there is a lot of knowledge and wisdom to be found. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Study the game and take lessons. There are many good teachers online, and most post on YouTube so you can check them out and see whose style you prefer. I follow Jonathon Little, on YT and I joined his site, Pokercoaching.com.

Rost · Jul 3, 2025

I would advise those who are starting out to play only in freerolls. It makes no sense for a beginner to spend money on the game. When I started out, I didn't spend a cent and played only in freerolls and thus accumulated my first and quite decent bankroll.

mardi1987 · Jul 3, 2025

I agree that having fun at the table is a very good advice. In addition, I would advise: learning ranges, positions and bet sizes, assessing opponents, discipline, bankroll management... Many more, but for a beginner, perhaps the first two listed are the most important.

Sunz of Beaches · Jul 3, 2025

I would tell to this person to never cash out his/her bankroll or part of it until he/she reached a limit where it's possible to earn some real money.

Also: Ignore so called Riggies, stay positive and don't tilt.

ROYALROAD · Jul 3, 2025

I think you should prioritize what you feel when you play the game over what is written in the book.

gustavofuentes2 · Jul 4, 2025

The onluy advise I can give is to have patience enjoy the game. If you really want to get serious then maybe Go into the CardsChat Learning Poker section you will learn allot and enjoy the game even more. Good luck at the tables and have fun.

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