THE WORLD'S #1 POKER MANUAL - Card Games

Poker Book, Strategies
1. Understanding Game (2O)
Strategy Principal Ingredient
Long-range Understanding of game (a constant)
Short-range Knowledge of opponents (a variable)
Immediate action Awareness of situation (a variable)
The mechanics of poker are simple and can be learned in a few minutes. Yet the strategy of poker has
limitless possibilities. Strategy depends more on proper technique than on experience. Even a novice can
acquire an immediate strategic advantage over seasoned opponents by applying the DTC technique
(discipline, thought, and then control).
Long-range (general) strategy develops from an understanding of the game. The good player
understands the game by knowing the--
● quality of players
● betting pace
● availability of cash
● credit situation
● general attitude and friendliness
● areas of resistance and resentment
● bluffing attitudes
● reasons for player turnover.
When a player fails to appraise a game accurately, he experiences--
● decreased edge odds
● errors and missed opportunities
● less effective strategy.
The good player continually evaluates the game in order to detect changes and inaccurate appraisals.
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