Your Guide to Poker: Pre Flop Strategy

Hi guys, it's Dominic here!
Today’s episode is dedicated to the earliest stage in poker Texas Holdem, the pre-flop and its strategy. In Poker there are four betting rounds
the pre-flop stage, in which each player gets two cards face down
the flop, in which 3 cards are dealt face-up in the middle of a table
the turn, in which 1 more card is added face-up in the middle of the table
the river, in which the 5th and the last card is dealt in the middle of the table
In this video, we will focus on the strategy at the pre-flop stage, which will help you to make better decisions throughout the rest of the hand.
First, you must carefully evaluate your starting hand. Decide whether you are going to rise, check or fold.
The best hands in Texas Holdem are big pocket pairs such as a pair of Aces or pair of Kings, followed by suited connectors, such as AQ or KQ. Big connectors such as AK or AJ are also great hands. Of course, there are still other cards that could do well at this stage of the game, but for beginner players, it's better to play on the safe side.
Where you sit at a table is extremely important. In early positions, when you’re the first to make a decision, you should play very tight - meaning you should only call or rise with good hands. When you are in a middle or late position, you can play a bigger range of cards as you have an advantage. You are able to see what your opponents decide to play first.
Remember to always consider your opponents when making decisions at pre-flop. Before you take a look at your cards, have a look at how other players react when viewing their cards. Observe other players when you fold. See what type of decisions they make. Try to figure out their style of playing. Do they play more aggressively or tighter?
Ask yourself these questions. Make observations and put the information which you gather to use.
Most importantly do not be afraid to make bets or raises before the flop.
If you are afraid to lose money, play at tables with the lowest possible stakes. Don't forget that poker is a game which you learn your whole life. Practicing, losing and winning will help you to recognize your own playing style and improve your game.
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[@sannyassi73]

I know this is 3 Years old but... I REALLY like this format. Thanks for the Video :D

[@RickyPisano]

Tough to fold a boat but if there's 2 pair on the table and you're holding the low pair as your high set you might want to consider it.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Absolutely!

[@plasticscholar7983]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it! This is why I do these videos

[@scottdematteo]

Great content. Thanks so much. Very helpful.

[@mesagirl224]

Thanks again great video. I’m going to watch all of your videos.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Please do we need the views!

[@hansmir5443]

Great explaining 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thetommantom]

I have had good luck with black jack and i might really go in on poker I'm not a know it all but just like to hear it lol good video

[@nancyyoung2683]

Played for the first time last nigjt. Hsve always played simple poker home games w friends and family, ended up 4th out of 9 very experienced players, did realoze some of my mistakes as i was making them, this helped so much!!!

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Only practice can take you beyond basic theory.

[@torbenpetersen4772]

Thanks please more of that💯🇩🇰👍

[@dewey7726]

thanks dom, teaching my friends poker

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Any time!

[@BelAir-pi1iw]

You Rock…… Thanks for the great info!

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

You rock! and you're welcome

[@OwnerBuildersUnite]

Great video, easy to comprehend. Let's say a 6 comes out on the river, if you're the player holding the pair of 6's (not knowing the other player has bullets) do you call? Is there a circumstance where a full house is too small?

[@neilsmith2585]

Typically you have to call full house, unless there is a tell from the other player before the river saying they might’ve also hit FH on the ace. Definitely an unfortunate situation but it’s the way of the road.

[@OwnerBuildersUnite]

@@j0habba yeah it hurts pretty bad

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Agree

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Happens to me too, you're not alone.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

What neil said

[@Renerator]

Great instructional vid dude! Can Texas holdem be played without Small and Big Blinds?

[@mariuswilhelmsen3777]

Sure but then there is No base amount of chips you need to bet before seeing the frist 3 cards

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

What this guy said.

[@danyadib]

my family plays with “ante” where everyone has to put in the same predetermined amount to even be dealt cards! we sometimes start with the smallest value chip and then “up the ante,” adding higher value chips until we circle back to the smallest value. but this is usually does in like friendly settings so everyone is forced to play!

[@rogerpod1137]

Great Man Great Video Thumps Up

[@Steven-ed2rj]

Thanks Dom

[@ArvindYadav-ew2hx]

rocking 💯💯💯💯

[@msprettykawaii950]

I used to work for an online poker site and won my first tournament there. I would like to continue playing in the future

[@tylerdurden4392]

Which site? The one I frequent is from the same country that banked Pablo Escobar :P

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Which site?

[@roberteli]

Great video 😊

[@joerobertson7709]

When raising do you always have to double your bet? Can you raise by just a little bit instead? Thanks dude, love your videos.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

The raise has to be at least equal to the previous bet/raise. So if a player bets 5$, to raise that you need to bet at least 10$. So in short, yes. This is not 100% always the case though it is the general "modern poker" rule.

[@cfrow8232]

How do you know if the won the hand by Bluffing if you Fold and they don't show there hand

[@kyanpepper92teller97]

If I had the aces full I would have bet light and hopes the next card helped my oponen out . There was still one card

[@DrWegasOslo]

thanks!! I am gonna Win Big tonight!!

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Good Luck!

[@rasheedghalli5036]

thank u so so so so so much

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

You're welcome!

[@jayrodriguez7109]

If the player w the 6s went all in after the river, wouldn’t that signal that they might’ve had pocket jacks? What would you do at that point?

[@jeremywright5036]

Well as the song says, you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em, know when to walk away and know when to run. So you have a really strong hand, it's unlikely anything is better so you should not fold. However, if the amount of money you already won is life changing then perhaps it was actually time to walk away cash your chips and leave before this hand even started. In the long run, you should win that hand more then you lose it, but that doesn't matter if you can't afford to lose in the first place.

[@michaelharrington75]

If I'm holding Aces full I'm calling the all in.

[@collinrasmussen5630]

I’m confused by the chips, you assigned arbitrary values to your chips, maybe you should have used the normal 1$- white, 5$ red 25$ green

[@tylerdurden4392]

Letting people see cards for free is a good mind game if you can manage it.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

True! Although that's a bit of an advanced topic, so we didn't really get into it in this video!

[@waynegordin9356]

Good 😂

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Thanks

[@RickyPisano]

The biggest enemy in this game is you.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

100%

[@jose197123]

hold cards? shouldnt this guy know the terminology?

[@pauln1299]

Can’t believe you would tell people to play so aggressive with a monster hand. Clear from the betting that aces are on top. Bottom line you are guiding people to waste a strong hand.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

Not really sure that is what I said...

[@johnisselhardt2646]

If you raise preflop with a 47 suited you should find another hobby to waste your time on.

[@AllAmericanCasinoGuide]

I tend to take aggressive play actions

[@michaelharrington75]

Sometimes it's good to change things up, and represent a hand you don't actually have. Pays off from time to time, and doesn't allow the other players to get a read on you.