I have been playing poker now for about 5 years, I’ve bet cards my entire life beginning with games of Gin Rummy for pennies with my Grand Mother, to all of the various styles of Brag and general random games such as Go Fish, Crash and one so eloquently called, card on head game. I used to often win, whatever casino game we were betting and even though I liked to call it skill, it was very tough to warrant considering the randomness of the games we were wagering, so I was pleased to accept I was having a prolonged run of good fortune.
Then came Poker, or more importantly Hold em Poker, made popular by a group of Texas card players in the sixties and since grown into one of the largest card phenomena ever witnessed. Poker is totally the new black, it truly is uber awesome with many of the world’s leading stars racing to have their name associated with it. Just a quick flick via the TV channels these days and it is possible to not escape from poker, and naturally there’s the fabled WSOP, the Holy Grail and Mecca all combined into one for every individual player.
So with all of this fresh found popularity, with so quite a few Tv programmes dedicated to poker, and magazine and book shelves loaded up with high quality material written by the top minds on poker, when are individuals going to learn that this casino game is all about position!?
Perhaps I need to not obtain so worked up about this, after all the more individuals who have difficulty with the delicate tactics and approaches needed for succeeding consistently at Texas hold em, the far better it truly is for everyone else, correct? I mean, if they cannot be troubled to look at all of the accessible facts about why location is so crucial, why must we bother? We really should just be happy there is an additional fish at the table!
It is true, we should not reward idleness with advice and aid. However, I liken this to a welcoming game of football. Granted the levels aren’t so great, but when you see a gambler struggling, you guide them, provide them some advice, ultimately showing them a way to love, love and be thankful for the casino game as much as you. I am askin all house players to do a similar thing with their poker buddies who have not quite grasped the nuances of playing position. Help them to grow their respect for the casino game. Certainly, do not attempt to try this one in your neighborhood casino, the sharks will not take pleasure in you instructing their lunch how to swim!