Poker Tournament
Preparing For a HORSE Tournament: Part One
18/03/09 16:44
HORSE tournaments can be a great way to improve your overall ability in poker through its demanding play and requirement of multi-style aptitude. While many are put off by the different styles the tournament goes through, those enticed by the constant game changes owe it to themselves to learn the basics of the popular tournament format.
The first step for learning how to become a contender in HORSE involves knowing what the tournament itself constitutes. HORSE is an acronym that stands for the different styles that make up the game play. Here is a brief note on each one.
Hold ‘Em is a style well known by poker players and should be familiar to any fan of the game. These articles will assume a basic knowledge of Hold ‘Em rules and play.
Omaha is another form of poker that is quickly growing in popularity. Proper HORSE tournaments offer the Hi-Lo Omaha style.
Razz is the first of the three final stages of Stud play and is the only part of HORSE that is sometimes knocked out of the proceedings (players may be familiar with HOSE games where Razz is removed).
Seven-card Stud High is a return to the formerly popular style of poker and makes up the second-last stage of play.
Seven-card Stud Hi-Lo (Eight or better) is the last stage of a HORSE tournament and is a variation of the rules set by the previous round.
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The first step for learning how to become a contender in HORSE involves knowing what the tournament itself constitutes. HORSE is an acronym that stands for the different styles that make up the game play. Here is a brief note on each one.
Hold ‘Em is a style well known by poker players and should be familiar to any fan of the game. These articles will assume a basic knowledge of Hold ‘Em rules and play.
Omaha is another form of poker that is quickly growing in popularity. Proper HORSE tournaments offer the Hi-Lo Omaha style.
Razz is the first of the three final stages of Stud play and is the only part of HORSE that is sometimes knocked out of the proceedings (players may be familiar with HOSE games where Razz is removed).
Seven-card Stud High is a return to the formerly popular style of poker and makes up the second-last stage of play.
Seven-card Stud Hi-Lo (Eight or better) is the last stage of a HORSE tournament and is a variation of the rules set by the previous round.
This post is brought to you from the Findabet.co.uk Poker Blog. If you are reading this on a blog other than Findabet.co.uk then the content has been stolen - Poker Tips and Poker Providers
Choosing Between a Poker Ring-Game and a Poker Tournament Game
18/12/08 08:06
Both Poker ring-games and Poker tournaments are poker events wherein players must exhibit quick wits and serious skill in order to emerge triumphant. Although both have plenty of positive elements to their credit it can be a bit difficult for players to pick between one style and the other. Below are a few tips meant to assist in your decision between entering a ring-game or tournament event.
Your bankroll is the most important first step to take into consideration. Poker Tournaments make this aspect of the decision much more elementary; either you can afford the buy-in or not. Having a large bankroll is key toward succeeding in a ring-game and players with a small chip stack are not likely to go far within these events. Stick to poker tournaments if your cash flow is on the modest side.
Whether you have a good deal of patience or not will also help in recommending a style of play too. Poker Ring-games favour players who are able to deal with the tedium that can come from cautious moves and a careful study of the table. If you’re aware that your playing style is more aggressive than slow then it’s a good idea to enter tournaments wherein these skills will be better suited to the play.
No matter which style you choose to play, it’s always important to try out both ring-games and tournaments to build up your skills and adaptability. Some players are able to enjoy considerable success in one but not the other and this is something that can only be learned by experience within both circumstances. By figuring out which style you’re better suited to you’ll know when to enter events or sit tight.
Your bankroll is the most important first step to take into consideration. Poker Tournaments make this aspect of the decision much more elementary; either you can afford the buy-in or not. Having a large bankroll is key toward succeeding in a ring-game and players with a small chip stack are not likely to go far within these events. Stick to poker tournaments if your cash flow is on the modest side.
Whether you have a good deal of patience or not will also help in recommending a style of play too. Poker Ring-games favour players who are able to deal with the tedium that can come from cautious moves and a careful study of the table. If you’re aware that your playing style is more aggressive than slow then it’s a good idea to enter tournaments wherein these skills will be better suited to the play.
No matter which style you choose to play, it’s always important to try out both ring-games and tournaments to build up your skills and adaptability. Some players are able to enjoy considerable success in one but not the other and this is something that can only be learned by experience within both circumstances. By figuring out which style you’re better suited to you’ll know when to enter events or sit tight.
