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Poker Beginner's Mistakes
Playing the wrong starting hands: This is the most common mistake for beginners - they play
poker without knowing the starting hands, and very often this will result in them playing too many hands, and from the wrong positions. If players take a little time to study this, they will have a much better chance of winning.
Playing at the wrong limits: Most beginners play way too high compared to their skills. This means they won't win often enough to learn the game.
Not knowing the pot odds: When players have to decide to call a bet, or fold, it�s very important that they know the pot odds. Most new players don�t pay attention to this.
Running out of patience: Most beginners don�t have enough patience, and will play hands in wrong situations. They will very often play too many hands when they have lost some money.
Playing out of position: If players don�t know the importance of position play, they will make very many expensive mistakes. Positions are everything in
poker, and most beginners undervalue this.
Playing on tilt: Many new players play when they are on tilt, and don't play very well. This can often happen if players have lost games, are tired, lose their rhythm or have bad cards. This is very important to avoid � shut down and go for a walk, or go to bed 
Having too much ego when you win: Some new players are very lucky when they start, and they think they are born
poker superstars. Their ego will never allow them to cool down and focus on the essentials of being a good
poker player, like learning math, discipline, study and 100 other things.
Not quitting when you lose: A lot of players will play on and lose their entire bankroll when they have a bad session with many unlucky losses. It�s very important to take a break, and avoid losing too much of your bankroll.
Playing too many tables: Novice players very often want to play many tables. This will affect their results, because they will make too many automatic decisions. It�s much better to play 1 or 2 tables, and have everything clear in your mind so that you can maximize profit and minimize loss.
Playing when drinking alcohol: Alcohol has a very bad impact on your
poker game. Your decisions will be bad, your playing style will be inconsistent, and in the long run you will lose if you mix alcohol and
poker.
Playing too much: When beginners learn to play
poker, they often play too many hours, and will lose their concentration without realizing. Take a break, sleep an hour, or walk around for a few minutes.
Playing predictably: If you play the same way every time, your opponents will very quickly read your style, adjust their play accordingly, and you will lose money. When you have good cards, they will fold, and when you have bad cards, they will jam you. So try to think about varying your game, so the other players don�t know what kind of hand you have.
Ask the better player for help: It�s very hard to play perfect
poker without getting help from others. Try to find a winning player who can spare a little time to discuss the game and teach you some tricks. If you can get him to look at your
hand history, or you can sit behind him when he plays, you will learn a lot. BUT please remember he's helping you, so don�t disturb his play or try to be clever, because then he will NOT invite you again.
Bluffing too much: The bluffing aspect is a little overvalued in the
poker world. Most new players think it�s all about bluff. IT IS NOT. New players will often put their money in the pot on a bluff that the better players will see right through.
Superstition: Very many players believe in this, and think they can change their luck factor. This is impossible; you can only take good decisions and hope this is enough. If you believe in luck, and that leads you to take a seat on the left side of a player, even though his playing style says you should prefer the right side; you will make a costly mistake in the long run. TOP PLAYERS DON�T BELIEVE IN LUCK, THEY BELIVE IN SKILL.
Bluffing a weak player: DON�T try to bluff a weak player, he will never fold.
Emotional feelings: If you have some problems in your life away from
poker, be very careful not to let this affect your
poker as well. It can be very hard to give the game full attention when other things are preying on your mind.
Playing with much stronger players: If you play offline
poker, be aware there are some very good players out there, some of whom are playing for a living and will keep raising the stakes. It can be very difficult to quit when other players are okay with a higher limit, and suddenly you're playing twice as high as you can afford.
Don�t go after one player because he has upset you: This can just cost you more money. If you don�t like a player, just keep your cool - don�t go after him. Instead you should focus your energies against the weakest player by the table.
Suited Hands: Don�t put too much value in suited hands. Very many new players want to play mostly suited hands, and this will be costly. If you play the suited marginal hands, you should do so from the late positions.
Blinds: Don�t try to protect your blinds with marginal and bad hands. You are in a very bad position, and in the long run this will cost you money. When a player has raised in early position, he probably has a very good hand, and a second pair can be very expensive here. Take care.
Continuing in a good starting hand: Even if you had a very good starting hand, if the flop does not fit your hand and the action is getting heavy, fold your hand, otherwise you will pay too much in pots where your chances of winning are very small.
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