3 Steps to Winning Consistently at Poker in 2019

Posted:May 2019

The best poker players in the world each have a formula that works for them and it'sa fair to say that each of them will have  worked hard to get where they are. In this article we’ll take a look at some very specific steps you can take to put you on the path to becoming a winning poker player to help build your bankroll.

Step 1: Stick to a Game Plan

To win at poker you should become a specialist and master a specific strategy. Have a think about these two players:
 
Phil Hellmuth: Phil has had massive success over the long-term and has specialized in live multi-table tournaments. He's got the most World Series of Poker bracelets and is fairly unconventional. He has a very specific style though and plays a very specific type of game.
 
Doug Polk: This is a player who just about only plays No Limit Heads-Up poker. He's considered the best High-Stakes Heads-Up player in the world and has made a fortune playing his chosen format.
 
Both of these guys have developed their strategies over a long period of time. You will see them playing at a game sometimes, but their bread-and-butter is in the formats they have learned and mastered.

Step 2: Work on Your Weaknesses

If you have a problem or leaks in your game then you need to find what they are and plug them. One way to do this is to get some coaching. Have someone analyse your games even for a short period of time and find out where you are leaking and where you are making bad decisions. A coach would have seen other people with similar problems and will be able to help you overcome the problems without you going through the expensive trial and error process.
 
The process of identifying your problems: before you can solve any problem you need to work out what it is and that comes down to analysis. It's all well and good playing poker for fun but if you want to become a winning player you need to study a large sample of hands so you can find out why you're winning and why you are losing. Poker tracking software will be able to show you statistics on when you bet, when you fold, and where you are losing the most money. Winning poker means losing as little as possible when you lose a hand and winning as much as you can when you have a winning hand - you need to understand both your pre-flop and post-flop play.
 
If there are times when you are unsure of what to do you need to do some work to improve this part of your game - do the analysis first to see whether you are doing things right or wrong. If you are willing to analyse and understand then you will significantly increase your chances of becoming a long-term winning poker player. Remember that even the est poker players in the world do this. Regardless of how good you are, we can always improve.
 
If you are looking for where to play - there are plenty of poker rooms that you can find a game - you can also now play at a number of the top casinos, who offer a great variety of games. This development is important as you play with real money to give you the besat chance of turning a profit. 

Step 3: Execute What You've Learned

The final step is of course to play the game and test out your strategies. Focus on playing your best game every time you play. Pay special attention to your previous mistakes so that you can eliminate them. Over time you will be able to plug the gaps which will improve your ROI.
 
Understand the ranges you are going to play and don’t play cards you don't want to play unless you are under pressure from the blinds. Work out what to do in certain spots and work out how to get the most money in when you know you are winning.
 
Find the best games to play. Don't play games where you are up against other professionals. Egos aside, there are easier games to win. Look for average or weak players and understand how tight or loose they are playing. It's a good idea to watch a few games if you're playing online so that you can understand how players are playing - from here you will have a good idea  how you can beat them. The more you know about your opponents, the more you should know on how to beat them!
 
To win at poker you need to follow steps to improve and then follow steps to improve again, continuously evolving your play and your ability in order to become someone where the margins are on your side. Luck is an important part of poker over the short term. But, if you have a consistent strategy with an edge, and don't run out of money, you would win over time. It's all about managing your bankroll and finding a way to put a good strategy to work.

 
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