PokertardThe best lessons from the poker books

Short answer: Play tight.
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Ok, with no raise in front of you, big Aces and big pairs can be raised. Middle pairs and painted one and two gappers can be called, but must be played very carefully after the flop. If you’re a beginner, fold them. So much of the play associated with these [...]

I’ll probably make this a recurring post, because while the number of events that can occur on the flop is not infinite, there are certainly more than any one person can hope to grasp in a single sitting. So, for now, here’s a couple things to think about as you decide which hands to play [...]

Without a doubt, the best explanation of the term pot odds for a beginner is from Lee Jones’ Winning Low-Limit Hold’em. In simple terms he discusses the following:
Probability and odds: Jones discussion centers around knowing how many cards are left in the deck that will complete your hand.
Pot Odds: Once you know the odds that [...]