Poker Lesson 01: The Very Basics

Foreword

Actually I don't like Mike Caro but there's one thing that makes me respect "The Mad Genius". Once he said: "Winning is easy". And it really is. Sometimes you think that all these poker books don't help much. In fact - they don't help fatalists. But if you think you're the master of your fate, then Caro's words must become a motto for you. Winning IS easy! How to Study? Playing poker can seem like traveling to a different country.

First of all it has own language. A player who doesn't have a grasp of the terminology may as well just save time and hand their wallet to the dealer. Poker also has it's own set of rules that govern what happens on the table. Within those rules are subtleties and variations that could reduce the uninformed player in tears. If a new player is immersed in this culture long enough, they will eventually pick up on all the rules and terminology.

This may take a while though and the sharp learning curve may result in maxed out credit cards and the occasional bankruptcy. LaunchPoker.com has provided a way to help the new player learn the poker terrain without all that mucking about with trial and error.

Before starting this test you may want to read the rules and study the hand ranking. This will provide a base in the basics for the newbie. If you have any questions you can contact one of our experts or just ask in our forum.