I have just started playing Texas Holdem, so some things about the game are still not that clear. But thanks to your site! A few weeks ago, I learned a lot of things from your articles, suggestions, advises, etc.

From your site, I learned that I am not suppose to bluff that much, as well as not to focus alone on my own cards, I also have to keep an eye on others’ cards.

The past weeks, I tried to improve my hand reading skill but I realized it was not that easy. Usually, frustration get over me most especially when I can’t read other players’ hands. Can you give me some advice on how I can improve my hand reading skills considering that I’m a beginner?

By the way, how often do you or any other good players correctly assume opponents’ hands? Do you actually need to guess or make assumptions concerning all the players in the table from time to time? And when a flop comes down, and lots of actions take place, is there really a need to seem assuming?

Finally, is keeping an eye on the whole table, necessary? At all times?

Thanks!
Kit
Kit,

The only way to improve your hand reading skills is practice. Part of this involves watching what people are folding and showing down at showdown. The other part is being able to classify the type of player that you’re playing. Are they a mouse, are they a maniac, or are they a rock? You will want to sit back and observe the players to determine their style, and from that you can start figuring out what types of hands they are playing.

It is a good idea to keep an eye on all the players at the table in a hand with you. With more practice, this will become easier. My best suggestion is to buy into a low limit game and start working on these skills as soon as possible.

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