We have mentioned in our review that if you want to play poker on your computer, World Series Of Poker (WSOP) is the best option you have. You can play the most popular variants of poker against real people and compete like you are in a real WSOP tournament: There are not many poker games that can offer you these. But just because you want to play poker doesn’t mean you’re ready for it. Poker is an easy to learn but difficult to master game: It can take quite a while to learn what you need to do. Well, today is your lucky day: We have prepared this guide to help you. Below you can find tips and tricks that will help you to play WSOP like a pro.

You Can Still Bluff

If you place a bet or raise the pot with a terrible hand but still convince the other players that you have a perfect hand, this is called bluffing. We are sure that you have seen it countless times in movies: Bluffing is almost a “mandatory” part of poker. In real poker games, you should not do this if you cannot control your body language. There is a reason why pro players wear glasses or try to hide most of their faces. IN World Series Of Poker, however, there is no reason to “hide” body language: Even if you start shivering after bluffing and can’t control this reaction, it’s okay: The only thing other players see is your avatar. Therefore, feel free to bluff. However, keep in mind that if you bluff constantly, no one will take you seriously after a while. Bluffing is a tactic that you should mostly use towards the end of the game and wait for the right moment.

Yeah, that’s not a good hand… But we will act like it is the best hand you can get.

Don’t Tip The Dealer

We are pretty sure that “does tipping the dealer in WSOP do anything?” is one of the questions in your mind. This is an option in every game: There is a small “tip” button next to the profile picture of the dealer and if you click on it, you automatically give a tip. In real poker games, tipping the dealer is kind of a tradition: If you win a big prize, the dealer gets a small part of it, as he/she dealt you the cards. In digital poker games like World Series Of Poker, this does not do anything – it is an option just to honor this tradition. So, yes, don’t tip the dealer: There is no reason for that.

No, I am not tipping you, lady.

Learn When To Raise And How To Raise

Knowing when to raise the bet is a very important strategy, especially for hold’em poker. As you can guess, if you have a good hand, you should not hesitate to raise the bet big. Make sure to check the reactions of other players when you do this: Those who immediately leave the game are the ones that will be most affected when you bluff. Players that do not leave the table are the opponents you need to take seriously. You can also do this to learn the hand of your opponents. For example, try to raise the bet a small amount even if your hand is not good: Your opponents will call, fold, or raise. Their choices will give you an idea about how strong their hands really are. In other words, raising the bet is also a tactic you can use to find out how advantageous (or disadvantageous) your opponents are. But no matter how good your hand is, don’t use the “all-in” option: Risking everything in one game is never a good idea.

You can also use the bar in the bottom right corner to get an idea of how good your own hand is. The fuller it is, the better your hand.

Learn How To Calculate The Odds

You may not be able to count cards. That’s not a problem: Unlike Hollywood movies, there are very few people who can actually count cards in real life. However, you need to know how many cards are in each suit in a deck and learn to subtract the cards played from this total. If you cannot do this, you will never play poker at a professional level. Don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as you think, and if you do it right, you can make an accurate prediction of how strong each player’s hand. Start with picture cards. Each suit has one picture card. So, for example, if there is a Queen on the table, there are only 3 left. It is very unlikely that every player at the table has one: Therefore, thinking that at least two players have a hand without any Queens will be quite accurate. You can perform similar calculations for all other cards. In addition, we recommend that you learn the fixed odds ratios of each card/suit. For example, if you need a particular card, the probability of finding it is only 1.92% (1/52). Or, the probability of finding Ace from any suit is 7.69% (4/52). Knowing such simple probability calculations in advance will allow you to make more consistent decisions.

These are basic information but they are enough to start your poker career. As you continue to play, you will create your own style and gradually increase your self-confidence. You are now ready to win your bracelets: Start playing and create your own legend!