robwhufc
Cardschat Elite
Silver Level
If you've never played before, I would highly recommend you join our buy-in game on Noble on Saturday!GinSoak said:
Seriously, I would start out on freerolls for a few weeks - wont cost you anything, and you'll get some idea of how hands pan out, and what hands win pots. Most sites run freerolls (we have Sunday one on Noble, plus another on Paradise).
You'll also see the worst play on freerolls - people calling when they shouldn't, betting with wrong hands etc, but if you can start spotting these mistakes, it'll be time to move into pay games.
Good luck!
CCAdmin
CC
Administrator
If you're a complete beginner, I'd advise you check this page out - http://www.holdempoker.com/learn/
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chicubs1616
Visionary
Silver Level
If you are talking about the play money games, you can't really go wrong at any of the major sites:
party poker
pokerstars
Ultimate Bet
full tilt poker
pacific poker
Paradise Poker
party poker
pokerstars
Ultimate Bet
full tilt poker
pacific poker
Paradise Poker
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GinSoak
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Brilliant - thanks guys. I've only ever played for matchstick with mates, nothing serious and never really kept up with what was going on. The online thing seems daunting on one hand - I don't want to get conned - but it also seems like a good place to learn more without 'mates' taking the piss!
Freerolls sounds best - which other sites do them and is there much difference with where you play?
Freerolls sounds best - which other sites do them and is there much difference with where you play?
BC4Jesus
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I'm fairly new to poker and I learned a great deal at Gus Hanson's PokerChamps (www.pokerchamps.com). They have 24/7 freerolls that don't pay very much but are great to learn. Lots of people going all-in all the time there but I've learned what hands to play, when to fold, etc. because of those players. AND if you a patient, you'll find that most of those people will be gone in a fairly short amount of time and then you can play against some more professional poker players.chicubs1616 said:
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BC4Jesus
Enthusiast
Silver Level
You're welcome! They have great software too! By the way, when you are in a game there is an options area that if you click on the "up arrorhead" will expand. One of the options in this area is to show folded cards. If you click on this, whenever your hand is folded, instead of your cards disappearing they get small and remain face-up so that you can see what hand you would have made had you not folded. Nice feature!shaggy8888 said:
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lunagirl
Rock Star
Silver Level
I learned playing limit on Pacific. Then I bumped up to Pot Limit and No Limit. If you are looking for online, I like the play money games at Pacific and Absolute. I played in local pub tourneys and for play money online before actually making a deposit because I didn't want to waste money. Yeah, I'm cheap 
The Sit N Go tourneys and Freerolls are good for getting used to tournament play online. One of our handy dandy moderators also gave me a website that was uberhelpful: http://www.learn-texas-holdem.com/index.htm
This site goes over rules, hands, etc. I hope it helps! Good luck and see you at the tables!
The Sit N Go tourneys and Freerolls are good for getting used to tournament play online. One of our handy dandy moderators also gave me a website that was uberhelpful: http://www.learn-texas-holdem.com/index.htmThis site goes over rules, hands, etc. I hope it helps! Good luck and see you at the tables!
Dzill_230
Legend
Loyaler
Hi! Indeed, the best and first step is to play freerolls until you develop your skills and table awareness, then you can move on to more expensive tournaments. Keep an eye on your bankroll; playing at different limits varies. Sometimes you need to play straightforward and according to the cards, while other times you should incorporate math and other knowledge. Not everything you see on various resources applies to your limits, but you need to learn and practice constantly, without rushing. Good luck at the tables!
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fundiver199
Legend
Loyaler
I am sure, OP is very happy to get this information after just 21 years. Next time maybe check the date of the original post before answering
Dzill_230
Legend
Loyaler
I am sure, OP is very happy to get this information after just 21 years. Next time maybe check the date of the original post before answering
Exactly, thank you!! This is indeed a sign of inattention, I didn't look at the date!!
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