I have been wagering poker now for about five years, I have bet cards my entire life beginning with games of Gin Rummy for pennies with my Grand Mother, to all of the various styles of Brag and general random games such as Go Fish, Crash and one so eloquently called, card on head game. I used to usually win, whatever game we were betting and although I liked to call it skill, it was really hard to justify considering the randomness of the games we were wagering, so I was happy to accept I was having a prolonged run of luck.
Then came Poker, or additional importantly Texas hold em Poker, made popular by a bunch of Texas card players in the 1960’s and since grown into one of the largest card phenomena ever observed. Poker is absolutely the new black, it’s uber cool with several of the world’s top stars racing to have their name connected with it. Just a quick scan via the TV channels these days and you’ll be able to not escape from poker, and needless to say there is the fabled WSOP, the Holy Grail and Mecca all rolled into one for each individual gambler.
So with all of this fresh found recognition, with so numerous Tv shows dedicated to poker, and magazine and book shelves filled up with quality material written by the top minds on poker, when are individuals going to learn that this game is all about position!?
Perhaps I need to not acquire so worked up about this, after all the a lot more men and women who wrestle with the subtle techniques and approaches needed for winning consistently at Texas hold em, the much better it can be for everyone else, correct? I mean, if they can’t be bothered to read all of the offered info about why location is so important, why must we bother? We really should just be happy there’s one more fish at the table!
It is true, we ought to not encourage laziness with advice and assist. On the other hand, I liken this to a friendly game of football. Naturally the stakes aren’t so superior, but when you notice a player having difficulties, you assist them, provide them some advice, ultimately showing them a method to get pleasure from, really like and appreciate the game as much as you. I am asking all house gamblers to do exactly the same thing with their poker friends who have not quite grasped the nuances of playing position. Assist them to grow their respect for the casino game. Certainly, do not attempt to try this one in your local gambling den, the sharks will not appreciate you instructing their meal how to swim!