5 H.O.R.S.E Poker Tips

Although we have a comprehensive H.O.R.S.E poker strategy section I like to post some random tips every now and then. These HORSE poker tips are sound strategic advice that you can apply while playing any mixed poker game. Some of these tips are no-brainers but this web site receives a lot of traffic from newbie H.O.R.S.E players and there is no better teacher that repetition. If I keep pounding these basic tactics into my readers head’s they will stick. I do ponder the wisdom of trying to make other players better at H.O.R.S.E though.  In the end however I find it more appealing to help people out than to make their money at the poker tables. Okay, maybe thats not entirely true but in the end HorsePoker.net is the leading mixed poker game web site and I intend to keep it that way so I can flaunt it at the tables.

Get Familiar With All 5 Different Poker Games in H.O.R.S.E.

Before you are ready to sit down and play some H.O.R.S.E. Poker, you will want to make sure you are familiar and comfortable with all 5 games that are played in H.O.R.S.E. Poker; Holdem ( H ), Omaha ( O ), Razz ( R ), Seven Card Stud ( S ), 7 Card Stud Eight or Better ( E ). Knowing all the games will make you more comfortable at the table and when you are more comfortable, you will play better and make fewer mistakes.

Play the Games You Are Comfortable With

Most players that play H.O.R.S.E. Poker are more familiar with 1 or 2 of the games, but not all of the games. The more you play and watch the games be played, the more familiar you will get with the other games, but until you are, don’t be afraid to sit back and wait. Say you are good at Holdem and Razz but not 7 Card Stud or Omaha, be aggressive during the rounds you are comfortable with and play less hands in rounds you are not yet completely comfortable with.

Know Your Bank Roll

Whenever you are just learning a new game, you should always be sure to check your bank roll and know how much you can afford. Starting at the lowest stakes available is your best bet when you are still learning. As you get more comfortable with the game you can start raising the stakes. Tables with lower stakes generally have looser players so to play with tighter players, you will need to raise up the stakes, but always be sure that you have enough in your bankroll to sit down with a sizable amount so you don’t look like a fish to other players.

Take Notes About Other Players

This is easier done when you are playing online, however you can try to remember in your head if you are playing live Poker at a brick and mortar casino. When you play H.O.R.S.E. Poker, there are 5 different games although most players only play in rounds they are more comfortable with; this is what you want to keep notes of. If you notice that they play pretty aggressive usually, but then when it comes to the Razz round they only play if they are forced, keep that in mind when you are betting. If they are the only person left in the hand, you should raise because they will most likely fold.

Keep Other Players Guessing

Just as you will be keeping either written or mental notes about other players, they will be doing the same to you. So try to switch your game strategy up every now and then so that other players can not guess what you are going to do. Many people may tell you that calling a hand on the river when you know your beat is a bad move, but if you do this and show your hand, it will give others the impression that you don’t know what you are doing, so next time when you have them beat, they will be more likely to call thinking you have no clue what you are doing. Keep the players on their toes.