Poker at a Loss
Friday, March 5th, 2010In every poker game, there are winners and losers. Some take home the money, some leave with empty wallets. That’s the way it is. However, some players after winning consistently, or who are new to the game, actually convince themselves they can’t lose. That is a dreadful mistake to make. Every poker player loses sometimes. If you are not ready to accept that you might lose, then you are not ready to play serious poker. You must be mentally prepared to lose, and sometimes to encounter a losing streak over multiple games. It happens. How do strong poker online players remain in the game when faced with one bad loss or a string of them? First of all, one must look at poker as one long, continuous game played over many years. There will be trends and spikes. Next, one must examine the reasons behind the losses in order to improve one’s game. Look for the leaks in your game. Have you grown lax about starter hand discipline? Do you play with the same people frequently who have now come to know you and your tactical style? Are there newer, stronger players entering the game, and have you adjusted to their play? Poker players must continually examine their game, and strive to improve it with new strategies and styles. When your are losing, then you need to take a hard look at yourself to find out why and take steps to correct your mistakes.