Frequently Asked Questions
We have created this section to help our readers find answers to their most often asked questions. If you have a question regarding any aspect of Texas Holdem poker, just email us here and we may add it to the FAQ page.
Is it safe to play Texas Holdem online?
I think it's very safe to play Texas Holdem online. I think many years ago it was a lot easier to collude then it is today. But today online Texas Holdem is big business, online poker sites have a lot to lose and will crackdown very quickly if their players are behaving inappropriately. Often, they have state of the art encryption and server technology to review any suspicious behavior and will impose stiff penalties on players thought to be colluding. Because the online Texas Holdem community is self-policing I personally think it's a lot safer then any form of live poker where players can collude, bring devices to a table, misdeal or even miss the winning hand. Read Security and Collusion to learn more.
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Where are the best places to play online?
There are more and more places to play online these days. In the early days you only had a few choices. Today there are many reputable online Texas Holdem sites that host some of the biggest and best live multi table tournaments. Check out our favorite places to play Texas Holdem online to learn more. If you're a Macintosh user read online poker for MAC users. Because of the ease of online play, the selection of online card rooms will only increase in coming years.
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How do I deposit money to my online Texas Holdem account?
Depositing real money into your online poker account has become easy. The easiest way is through Neteller or Firepay. For those of you that are familiar with PayPal it works in a similar fashion. Go to how to get started to learn step by step details.
I just started playing Texas Holdem after watching it on TV. What are the rank of hands, from the best hand on down?
Go to our Rank of Hands tab to view the hierarchy of hands starting with the royal flush on down…
I just started playing Texas Holdem after watching it on TV. What are the rank of hands, from the best hand on down?
Go to our Rank of Hands tab to view the hierarchy of hands starting with the royal flush on down…
Why should I play the same starting hand differently, if I am first to act, then when I am on the (dealer) button?
Your position at the poker table plays a big part in your decision making process. If you are dealt A10 unsuited, under the gun (first after the blind) in a 9 player ring game, you probably should fold. If you are dealt the same hand and are the first into the pot from late position this becomes a raising hand. The cards are the same, only your position has changed. To learn a lot more read this section on starting hands.
What is the difference between playing Texas Holdem in a casino versus online?
This used to be a hotly contested topic, since players fell into one category or the other. But today, with the growth and acceptance of online Texas Holdem, many casino based players now play online, as well. And many of the newbie's that are picking up the game for the first time only play online, given the convenience. Click on Casino vs. Online to learn more.
What's the difference between pot odds versus implied odds?
I think it's better to show an example
first, rather than define it. Let's say you're
on a draw, or need a card to complete your
hand. For example, you have 2 hearts
(A
7
) and the flop comes
(9
4
K
). There is $400 in the pot and
it's going to cost you $40 to call. Well, it
certainly makes sense to call since the 'pot'
is giving you 10 to 1 'odds' on your money. You
are getting the correct pot odds to make this
call. In essence, the odds you
get from the money in the pot versus how
much it's going to cost you to call.
Implied odds are the assumed odds you are getting from the pot, based on how much you think your opponent(s) are going to invest in the pot, when all is said and done.
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