Useful Description of Texas Holdem Player Types
Mar/100
Players play an important role in the game right? Without a player, who will actually play the game, and what use would you have of a poker odds calculator? If you are able to know about players and their types, then it will be easy for you to plan strategies against them. If you know your opponent’s type, then it would be easy for you to predict the hands your opponent has. While playing, try to figure out your opponent and categorize him into any one of the following categories.
Calling station is the worst type of player in the game. Calling station is sometimes called a “fish”. Calling station, as the name says, is an individual who always “calls”. He will call at the time of flop, and continue with the same until the river. Calling station, players will always be calling, and they will be participating in every situation, even though their presence is not required. You should watch for such a player, because he is the one you should target. You will become a “calling station” if you don’t fold a loosing hand.
Loose Aggressive Player is a person who plays more hands, just like calling station, but those hands are inclined to “raise”. You can easily identify a player as a loose aggressive player or a tight aggressive player. Playing, loose aggressive players can cost you more. You should be careful with them, because they will be raising bets more often. You can isolate them by re-raising their bet, provided you have a good hand. You should be able to make those players pay.
Rock is a super tight player who plays with premium cards. When these people rise, you will know exactly what they have. You will come to know that they have KK, AK, AA, etc. Generally, these players won’t be playing with many hands, but if they are doing so, then it means they have a good hand.
This are the most important ground for Texas Holdem!
Two Cards at Texas Holdem
Sep/080
Hello,
I’m wondering, in Texas holdem should I, at all costs, use the two cards that are given to me or should I just use any of the two cards? Any idea?
Thank you.
Travis
Travis,
In Texas Holdem, you make the best five card hand that can be made using both your hold cards and the board cards. You can use one, both, or none of your cards. For instance, if you have a king high straight on board and pocket fives in your hand, you will not use either of your cards.
Burning Cards in Holdem
Sep/080
Hello,
Just recently, I played together with some friends. I actually won everything, so supposedly, I don’t have to worry for anything. But I’m wondering if we dealt right.
Yesterday, I watched a certain Las Vegas game and I’ve seen that the dealer at some point, before the flop, burns 3 cards. I’m bothered. What do you think, how many cards should the dealer burn in total? And when should he burn cards?
Thanks. By the way, great site!
Max
Max,
When dealing a Texas Holdem game, the dealer burns one card before the flop, one before the turn, and one before the river. The total number of cards that should be burned is 3.
Cards Burned in Texas Holdem
Sep/080
Hello there!
I want to ask if in Texas Holdem, how many cards are burned before the flop?
Thanks,
Richard
Richard,
In Texas Holdem, only one card is burned before the flop.
Ace for a Straight?
Sep/080
For some time now, I’ve been pondering whether or not an ace can be used to get a straight A-2-3-4-5. I tried to look for some possible answer on some rule books, but unfortunately I failed to even find one.
I believe an ace for a straight A-2-3-4-5 is possible in Gin, but somebody close to me insist that it can also be used in Texas Holdem. Is that really acceptable in Texas Holdem? I actually doubt it.
Hope to hear any feedback from you soon. Thanks!
Anthony
Anthony,
An ace is indeed acceptable to use as part of a low straight. In face a low straight is referred to as a wheel. (A-2-3-4-5)
