9 TEXAS HOLD'EM Poker Tips For Beginners (Just Do This!)

Here are my top 9 Texas Hold'em poker tips for beginner players. You will learn what hands to play, when to raise, how much to bet and much more.

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Also, the poker strategy advice in this video is for educational purposes only. If you choose to play poker for real money, please always play responsibly and within your limits. Please be aware that most people lose at poker in the long run. Only a small percentage of people actually make a significant profit from poker.

[HortenseMueller]

Recognize the signs of tilt in yourself, and stop playing. Recognize the signs of tilt in others, and keep playing.

[drdst]

Just started playing online after watching people for years on youtube. I definitely have to get better at reducing the hands I play (boring just watching), and the "need to see it", especially if I have got a strong hand that I'm going to get coolered on. Thanks for the tips!

[eternalselph]

“Needed to see it” is the most hilarious statement after a terrible call. As if it makes the call any better.

[DanielRodriguez-go]

I agree with all except #4. In my opinion it's good to limp sometimes, it'll set you up to bluff on a bad board or even catch a good hand for cheap

[Matt-crmj]

This is my first video ive watched about poker and im super interested now with the psychology breakdown of winning youve presented. Thank you for sparking my interest

[bonerici]

Black rain this is my favorite video yet from you thanks

[christopherabel]

I've sometimes found that limping with a baby pocket pair (2-6) lets me see cheaper flops and fold when I don't hit my three of a kind.

[shawnfogelman]

It’s funny that you said it towards the end of this video. The best way to make money in small stakes games is to simply fold more. Quit convincing yourself of the five most expensive words in all of poker. I’ve got to see it. Thanks as always for the content Nathan.

[Carrie-AnneRansom]

I'm the crazy fish! Haha! i've just started playing, this one video has educated me a LOT lol! thank you!

[geoffreysearby]

I play micro stakes, I like to mix in the odd limp just to keep the table guessing about me. Is this a mistake?

[JLIV]

Loved this one. It's like you have been watching me and the guys I play online with. Thanks

[hypnosiscareertraining]

Do you have any videos about when to Bluff? Is there any advantage as to when to Bluff like seat position?

[scottkarsen]

Great stuff Nathan!!! Tyvm… How does one go about getting info on your private coaching sessions. Thanks in advance.

[tomfinn]

The title of this is misleading. I says it’s “Tips for Beginners (just do this)” Then it’s a list of things not to do.

[CazadorFloor]

Are there any reputable online poker sites that you would recommend?

[marthamontano]

I’m just learning how to play the game and tonight I’m hittin up my neighborhood bar for poker night!
Excited to get better and some of your tips will come in handy for sure! I’ll be trying to spot the 🐟 and just hoping I’m not a 🐠 tonight

[graydoncarruth]

The only, very rare, exception I will personally make to #1 is if I have an opponent I’m not sure of a read on. Again very rarely and I know going in I’m probably paying for information.

[roymatias]

Great advice master! I'm relatively new at poker, I've been playing online since April and I've won some good money. Now I know very good tips that will help me win consistently.

Pd: I usted to limp sometimes 😢 No more!

[ToolFan]

that was the best video. I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for making it. That was just amazing.

[OrlandoOrtiz]

Nothing will get me to subscribe faster than a succinct into. Even if it's too a channel about a hobby I barely think about.