• Don't play cash poor. As a general rule you should start with 40-50 times the Table limit.
• Don't try to beat a better Player: if you're lucky, you'll win small; if you're not, you'll lose big.
• The goal is to beat the other Players, not have the highest Hand. Remember that if everyone else folds, you take the Pot.
• There's an even chance that you won't better your opening Hand.
• If you've got nothing in your Hand, get out.
• If they've got you beat, fold.
• If you've got a cinch Hand, make them pay to see it!

• Play by the law of the jungle - For the Player seeking a profit, a good Poker game is not one where titans of equal strength square off against each other. The law of the jungle rules the Poker table. The secret of winning money consistently is to find games with Players who play worse than you do. Successful Players need weak Players who obviously allow their money to be siphoned away by strong Players. Guilt does not pay in Poker, but guile does, so make it a part of your strategy.
• Don't be afraid to fold - Most Players play way too many hands. You will win more by folding more often. This sort of discipline is difficult for the Recreational Player. If you read the experts' books, you'll see how they preach patience and discipline, and you'll be shocked by how many hands they say to throw away. Remember that the more Players at the Table; the less of a chance that you'll have the best Hand.
• Bluff wise - Another good Poker Strategy is to note that the bluff is not as key an element of the game as you may think. Clever deception has its manifold pleasures, but it shouldn't be done indiscriminately. As part of your Poker Strategy, you can use the concept of Pot Odds to guide your bluffing. An occasional, not-too-costly "discovered bluff" (one that doesn't work) may also help you win bigger pots in later hands. Players may think you are a 'bluffer' and stay in when you actually do have a good Hand.
• Know your odds - Comparing Pot Odds to Card Odds is one way to answer the eternal question in Poker betting: "Is it worth it to continue in this Hand?" Pot Odds compare the amount of money in the Pot to the amount of money you would have to bet to continue playing. Once you have those, you can compare them to Card Odds and figure out whether or place your Poker Bet. Let's say the Pot contains $100 and you need to bet $10 to continue playing. The Pot Odds are 10 - 1. If you have a better chance of winning than that, it's worth calling. When the Pot Odds are better than the Card Odds, it makes good sense to get out. Have a 25-1 chance of getting that Inside Straight? Time to fold. For a breakdown of Card Odds, click to see the Poker Odds in the most popular Poker games.