Online Poker - Lyve Games

It happened in the summers of 1992, in the event of World Series of Poker, comeback kid Stu Ungar faced off against the then World Champion Mansour Matloubi in a series of $50,000 buy-in no-limit holdem heads freezeout events. On the final hand of the game, defending champion bluffed Ungar all-in for $32,000 on the river with a board of 3-3-7-K-Q. Ungar had 10-9, but he pondered for a few seconds and told Matloubi that he thought Matloubi had 4-5 or 5-6, and he was going to call that bet. Ultimately he won the pot and busted Matloubi, who in fact held exactly what Ungar predicted.

Stuart Ungar for many was the greatest poker player in the history of the game. Ungar left a legacy that has always loomed large at the World Series of Poker. However, the lifestyle and habits of this genius quickly defamed him both financially and socially. Most of the Ungar's winning at the poker tables were wasted on sports betting, horses and cocaine. Stu Ungar is probably the greatest example in poker how uncontrolled life, ill-habits, and indiscipline lifestyle quickly dissolved the glory and money vanished into thin air.

Online Poker is a serious game, especially when there are high stakes involved. All great players exhibit a common psychological trait that is mental toughness. No matter how good a player is if he is not tough mentally, it is impossible to face problems, obstacles, failure, tilt and various negatives that are common in long-term poker playing. It is one of the hallmarks of a great player is to deal with the ups and downs of the game and maintain habits that make him successful. 

Psychological Habits of Successful Poker Players

Mental toughness is not something one is always born with. It is something that can be cultivated, diligently practiced and gradually increased.

Self-motivation is the key

A successful player playing texas holdem online loves the game and enjoys the work. Stoicism comes easily when the work is lovable. In an adverse situation, self-motivation is the most important factor, and this habit is the hallmark of every successful poker player.

Control emotions

Successful players are emotionally controlled. There are times in poker when anger, frustration, and fear shroud the mind, but it is important to control emotions and for that one needs to maintain a sound lifestyle includes engaging in other hobbies, spend time with loved ones, free mind from poker.

Review Sessions & Working on Problem Areas

All successful players before starting a new poker session, spend time reviewing on the previous session. It is important to understand what good and bad plays one made. It is a good habit to dedicate one session every week to focus on the weakest areas and practice making them better. If one is going through a bad patch or tilt, it is better to play at lower stakes than usual during this period of time.

Be Focussed & Study Your Opponents

No-limit Texas Holdem Online is the Cadillac of poker. The key to the game is playing the man, not the cards. To be successful in the game, one needs to be very focused and able to let go that is not important. Before playing on a table, increase the level of familiarity and understand players. The most accurate information you can gather from showdown hands.