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When you play poker, you shouldn't do it to escape from a bad day. You start out on tilt - playing emotionally, not rationally - & you won't play your best. Likewise, if during a poker game, you lose a big hand or get sucked out on, stand up & take a break until you fee

A lot of players look at a players final bet, look at the hand, say "I know you've got me, but I'm keeping you honest," as they final call. It may be worth it to see if a player really has the hand & you're gaining info that will help you, but if you feel he what he's r

A mistake is to think "Well, I've already put that much in, I have to stay in." You can't win a pot by throwing money at it. It may be that pot odds warrant a call, but if you're sure you're beaten, & your hand can't improve, fold. The money you've already put in the po

A lot of beginner's know bluffing is a part of poker, but not how to. There's is NO rule that one must bluff or at all, but players may not feel like they've won unless they've tried a bluff. Bluffs only work in sometimes & against some people, & if you know a player al

Probably the number one mistake beginning poker players make is that they play far too many hands. When you're just starting out playing poker, you want to play poker, and that means staying in hands that aren't very good just to be part of the action. But playing more

Going bust as a poker player is something all but a small minority of poker players have experienced. The key to avoiding going bust and becoming an exceptional poker player is good Bankroll Management. For more details on Bankroll Management visit the Tips and Strategi

So you've qualified for a Semi or Grand Final? Then you need to know that doing well in big tournaments is also about preparation. Most Semi Finals and Grand Finals can exceed 12 hours in duration and to ensure you're up to scratch players should ensure that they; get a

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Hand selection is key for beginning players; here are the top 10 starting hands and as a beginner you should be looking to only play these hands: AA, KK, QQ, AK, JJ, AQ, KQ, AJ, KJ and AT. Sometimes in early position you may even want to avoid playing KQ, AJ, KJ and AT

Hold'em is a game of information; The player with the most information on opponents generally wins the most! So position is an important factor to consider, the later your position to act is the more information you will have about the table. The dealer button is the mo

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Always keep one step ahead of your opponent. Texas Hold'em can be quite a bit like chess; you always need to have a plan of action and know exactly what you are going to do if your opponent checks, bets or fold! Every move you make now can pay off three fold later if y

Poker may be a game of psychological warfare, but there is etiquette involved when you are seated at an 888PL poker table. Always remain polite and respectful of other players, do not use foul language and never make derogatory comments towards a fellow player or about

In 2010 all 888PL TC's have been granted the right to play regular 888PL events with players again. 888PL off duty TC's will be playing in an event near you and they will be striving for points just as hard as regular players; the 888PL has introduced a TC Score Board s

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The 888PL is more than a bunch of strangers who get together at their favourite hotel or online to play poker. We are a league that works to ensure all players enjoy their experience.

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The 888Poker League prides itself on great promotions and prizes. Each season players win hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and cool prizes. From sunglasses to key rings, chipsets to hoodies - the 888PL is always on the lookout for cool final table prizes.

The 888PL in venue games is where it all started for our league. Over the last few years we have conducted tournaments for tens of thousands of members at an enormous variety of locations. Is your local one?

When you first start playing, it's enough just to remember how to play and pay attention to your own hand. But once you've got that down, it's incredibly important to look at what's going on at the table. In Texas Hold'em, figure out what the best possible hand would be

Did you know that there are Scoreboards at almost every level of the 888Pl competition? There are event, venue, region and state scoreboards. The ultimate however is the Dream Team Scoreboard. Players who accrue points through the season based on play and results can q

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The 888Poker League is Australia's first fully integrated poker league with Home (online) and Away (in venue) games. Our league offers players over 250 games every week including freeroll, cash buy in and special events.

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Did you know that you need to play 10 Away games in a season to qualify for the Semi and/or Grand Finals? It is a new condition of the 888PL that players continue to support our venues to qualify for any of our Finals.

As of 2010 the 888PL Grand Final will be held bi annually. One Grand Final will be held in either SA and VIC every year and the prize pool is expected to exceed $250,000 for each Grand Final.

Good players observe, even when not in a hand. If you know if a player raises in a certain position, & one has a poker tell when he bluffs, & a 3rd folds to every re-raise, use that info to help you play against them. Once you know that player 3 always folds to a re-rai