Friday, July 10, 2009

Texas Hold'em Online " Can the Time of Day Affect Your Chance of Winning?

By Leslie Bogaerts

In just any kind of poker, especially Texas hold'em online, there's a lot of ideas about how to buff up your probability of winning. These theories range from counting cards to reading your opponents. Did you ever think your chances could be impacted by something as simple and obvious as the time of day?

Here are the five main things you should review when you are looking to play online at the right time of day.

1) Your Physical Location

Users of Texas Hold'em online services are always in different locations. Afternoon to early evening are the busiest times to play in America, especially if the service is multinational. If the service is directed mainly to people in Europe, you'll want to play when it's evening time in Europe. It's always a good idea to have as many available players as possible. Still consider these other points.

2) Your Experience Level

If youre just getting started in online poker then youre probably better off playing at off-peak times, as stronger players will usually wait until peak times to play. Try to find a large Texas holdem service that still has plenty of players even during these hours.

3) How Many Players Are Available

More players simply means more options. You will have a better selection of tables, limits, and games that match your skill level. If you can go toe to toe with the best players out there, you should play at peak times.

4) Your State of Mind

If you're intoxicated, stay way from Texas hold'em online! It doesn't matter how profitable the time might be, it's a bad idea. This one of the essential rules of poker, still many players ignore it to terrible consequences. One or two drinks can really do serious harm. Alcohol can make you have the most basic mistakes! It's the same for playing when you're tired as well. You should only play important games when you're sober and 100% alert.

5) Your Opponents State of Mind

Make sure you apply the previous tips to your advantage. The best and most successful online players routinely take advantage of intoxicated players. That doesn't mean you don't need skill, but on Friday night you might find your opponents a little easier to beat!

There is no absolute way to predict whether you will win or lose in Texas hold'em online. Just take the time to keep notes on when you play and how your opponents act during that time, you'll soon find out the most beneficial time to play Texas hold'em online poker! - 16887

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