It's already been said by people here. Read, read, read, read, and read,. I have been playing hold 'em, even no limit for at least 20 years. It's the greatest game in the world. 10 years ago, it paid for a family vacation when i hit a straight flush at Harveys in Tahoe.
Advice- read, play lo-limit hold 'em at a local card club until you get comfortable with:
1. betting
2. bluffing (remember at the low limit tables, there wont be much of that)
3. POSITION PLAY- this is SO important. ALWAYS REMEMBER WHERE THE BUTTON IS. THAT DICTATES HOW YOU SHOULD LEAD OUT OR NOT, WHETHER TO RAISE OR CHECK RAISE.
4. what cards you should get as many checks in b/4 the flop
5. Tells- how to read people - subtle hints.
6. Folding - just as important as any other skill
This is the best game but it is soooo frustrating. Try getting a run of 7/2 offsuit for a while when the blinds and antes keep going around.
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