Prep Yourself For Winning Poker Play!

Whether it be a cash game or a tournament there are many things a player takes into consideration before playing to win. Winning at a poker game isn't just about being a kick butt poker player; other things come into context both prior to the game and during it.

Planning for the win isn't a simple task; although to some it is their life style and therefore simpler. Whether the tournament or cash game is online or live certain things should be taken into consideration to firstly prepare.

Usually preparation is the key to winning a poker game. The following things should be taken into consideration for online play:

·         Ensure you have rested well

·         Ensure you have had nutritious food

·         Ensure you have NO distractions such as the phone and children

·         Ensure your internet connection is stable

·         Ensure your computer equipment is running well

·         Ensure you have the appropriate bankroll so you are not stressing about a possible loss

·         Set an alarm

·         Make sure you have drinks and snacks handy

·         Do not drink alcohol (although this is debatable with some people)

·         Pick times when the overseas competition is at their weakest (A key winning factor)

Preparation for winning a live poker game isn't that different:

·         Ensure you have rested well

·         Ensure you have had nutritious food

·         Ensure you have the appropriate bankroll so you are not stressing about a possible loss

·         Set an alarm and be on time (unless you are like Phil Helmuth and plan on being late)

·         Make sure you have drinks and snacks handy

·         Do not drink alcohol (although this is debatable with some people)

·         Pre pay your buy-in when possible so you are not worried or stressed pre game

·         Wear suitable, comfortable clothing

·         Take your poker equipment such as Mp3 player or Ipod (if you use them) and sunglasses etc

Many people debate on the luck versus skill theory in poker. I debate it is mostly skill but luck helps. Winning a poker game in my opinion goes beyond both of these. I call the third “the zone”.

Any player on any given day can take down even the biggest of tournaments and cash games if they are in the zone. Anyone that has played a game of poker would have felt “the zone” at one time or another. No matter what moves you make they seem to pay off, you keep getting cards; good or bad they pay! You feel on top of the world, invincible and unbeatable – you are in the zone.

Every huge win I have ever had I have been in the zone and as above completely prepared. If you are prepared and zoned winning a poker game is easy.

Why Hole In One Poker Fishing?

The answer is - Why not? What better things are there in life? I sure as hell can't think of better activities to do during my leisure time! (There are some additional activities but I can't write them on here as they contain content which isn't allowed on my site).

Lets look past my original leisure time comment...

"I sure as hell can't think of better activities to do during my leisure time!"

What better way to earn a living then participating in your fav pastimes! Let me ask you, if you could play golf for a living, play poker for a living or go fishing for a living - would you? I can't imagine there are many who wouldn't. The women in our life probably wouldn't, although some would I guess!

There are many ways to make a living out of these activities. I will mention them in future articles. Who knows? You may be able to quit your day job after reading some of my hints and tips. You could hang a sign up like the one I have at home:

Gone Fishing!

Fella's it's pretty simple to work out why I am writing on this site and sharing my tips, tricks, thoughts, and passions - I have scored the ultimate trifecta and you can too. I want to share my knowledge. There is nothing more helpful then sharing our knowledge on things we love. I am hoping to see some of your prospectives on the information I have to share too!

You know there is more to my life then the trifecta which has been made obvious in this article (for those who are pissed and have forgotten the trifecta is golf, poker and fishing!). With it comes camping, travelling, awesome parties, hot chicks,plenty of drinks, some hooooch. I do unfortunately still do some casual work.

I also have the Mrs and kids like most of us. Above all though, its golf, poker and fishing - my life!