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Beating low stakes cash games

Although most poker players dream of being able to rub shoulders with the game's elite, playing for the highest stakes available and being able to win hundreds of thousands of dollars on the turn of a card, the truth of the matter is the majority of online poker players take part in low stakes cash games.

Those using the Betfair Promo code will be aware that at these stakes there are some very good players, players who will almost certainly be progressing through the stakes the right way but for the most part those who are taking part in low stakes games are very bad and weak players who need a slightly different approach to beat them.

The first major tip I can give is to play a tight-aggressive style, one that will see you have solid starting hand requirements, which itself will see you entering pots as a favourite, you will play your hand with constant, controlled aggression and you will utilise the power of position at all times. This is because the most common mistakes low stakes players make is to play too many hands, play passively and not understanding position. Doing the opposite of the table generally yields the best results.

Another is to keep your play simple. By this I mean value bet your made hands, try to chase draws as cheaply as possible and try not to run too many bluffs. That last point is vitally important because a large percentage of your low stakes opponents simply will not be paying enough attention, have enough skill or think on a high enough level to understand what you are trying to achieve and therefore they will simply call your bluff and you may as well just set fire to your bankroll!

Above all, whether using the Betfair Bonus Code or not, you need to learn how to keep your emotions in check and focus on the long term rather than be influenced by the short term results. As the low stakes players will make many mistakes, which leads to more profit, they will also suck out on your much more than a solid player and it can become frustrating. Just remember that as long as you continue to get your money in good then you will make money in the long run.