The basics
- Learn the hand rankings, from high card to royal flush.
- Play few hands from early position and more from the button.
- Bet your strong hands; check or fold weak ones.
- Watch how each opponent bets before you try to read them.
Bankroll in Singapore dollars
For cash games, keep 20 to 40 buy-ins. If your poker money is S$400, play tables where a buy-in is S$10 to S$20. Move down a level after losing a third of it.
Mistakes new players make
- Playing too many hands.
- Calling to 'see what they have'.
- Chasing draws without the pot odds.
- Playing tired or after a big loss.
Bonuses and safety
Poker bonuses usually release in small parts as you pay rake. Check the release rate before you count on it. Licensing and payouts matter as much as anywhere else; our common mistakes guide covers the checks.