It’s been awhile since I published my article “Mistakes commonly made in Poker“. Here’s some more thoughts, as it’s vital to remend yourself of what often goes wrong. Texas hold ‘em is vastly considered the most popular form of poker, where winning comes from wit, plus strategic and mathematical observation. So it’s no wonder mistakes will occur–here are a few to try and avoid.

First, a huge mistake is playing too many hands. Think before you play a hand, and ask yourself ‘Is this going to help me in the long run?’ if your answer is Yes, go for it, but don’t go unless you can explain why it will be good. If your answer is No, well…then don’t play. This goes the same for playing too few hands. If you spend more time waiting and less time actually playing, you might miss on some good opportunities. Never bet more than you have to, because betting a lot is a common mistake. This may seem like common sense–you bet only what you have–but you’ll be surprised how many times people find themselves with high numbers, but with a negative in front. Poker games could take a while, and patience is a virtue you need to possess. Spacing out is a huge mistake, seeing as, with hold ‘em, you’re playing a non stop game that requires non stop strategies. Focus, focus, focus. Don’t let your mind drift onto something else, because you’ll find your money drifting into someone else’s wallet