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Many players don’t realise the advantages they have when playing cash games online that they don't have in a live poker room. Playing cash games online is very different to playing cash games in a live poker room, but many players don't consider some of the advantages of online cash games. In a live poker room you will rarely, if ever, have the ability to know where you are going to be seated or be able to watch players before taking your seat. So here are some ways players can increase their profits when playing cash games. Take advantage of the information available There is an extensive amount of information available when selecting an online cash game table. You will have a list of tables to choose from and can easily see how many players, how much money they have, how many flops per hour, and the average pot amount. This is all important information for you to consider before you sit at a table, and best of all, it's free. Never rush into the first table you find a seat at. Study the information available and decide on the best tables for you. Using this information to your advantage Take a closer look at the tables with the high pot average and you will often notice that the table has mostly loose players with a lot of money moving round. These are often the best tables for making a profit as long as you don’t get sucked in. Stays tight and gradually build your stack little by little, taking the sure pots with strong plays. Also wait for the rite seat. Watch the table for a while and get some information about the players. Then decide who you want to your left and who you want to your right. Be careful on loose tables It can be annoying playing online cash games against reckless and loose players, but these are the players that will make you money, if you are able to keep your cool and play tight aggressive poker. If the table if full of tight solid players, then you will only win big pots when you have a slightly stronger hand. But with loose players you just need to let them gamble and you will win bigger pots more often. Don't worry about the small pots and bluffs, but be careful against loose players especially when you are strong on the flop or pre flop, as a large bet or moving all in, may not frighten your opponents. If you are looking for profitable online cash games, then remember to use all the information available before you take your seat. Find those loose players and just let them give you chips. By Andreas Kythreotis 25th July 2010 |
