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Tips for New Poker Players | Sarang Ahuja

Sarang Ahuja on tips for new poker players.

By Sarang AhujaPublished about a year ago 4 min read
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Are you having a hard time consistently making a profit at the poker tables? First, don’t worry, as most players have experienced similar issues. These are the experiences of most new poker players. There are many small adjustments that can be made to improve your game and make it more profitable. In this article, we will talk about effective poker strategies that will help you achieve success at poker tables.

Adopt a consistent strategy

One of the most important factors that new poker players need to consider when it comes to learning the game is the consistency of their strategy. It’s not okay to suddenly change your strategy just because you’re not feeling good. For instance, you might switch from an early position to an unsuitable calling card.

Over the years, you have gained a body of knowledge about playing Texas Hold ‘Em. Having this knowledge will allow you to make sound decisions when it comes to playing the game.

Your strategy will only matter if you apply it consistently at the poker tables. Every hand counts, and every session counts. The best poker players know how to win the game, and they will always apply the same winning strategy no matter what their current results are.

The game of poker is a long-term game, and it’s important that you have the proper resources to build a bankroll and find the right strategy.

Realize tilt can only hurt you

The downside of playing poker is that it can sometimes go badly for you. There is nothing that you can do about it. Tilt can be a destroyer of dreams, bankrolls, and poker careers.

Every time you play a game of poker, you need to sign up for the possibility of running badly.

If you allow yourself to get carried away by your emotions and start throwing out your strategy, the only person you are hurting is yourself.

The amount of time that you’ve spent trying to improve and learn the game was wasted because you decided to focus on your emotions instead of reason. You have done a lot of work, and you owe it to yourself to maintain composure and not to waste money when the cards go south.

Know when to fold your aces

One of the most important factors that new poker players need to consider when it comes to learning the game is the consistency of their strategy. One of the most common mistakes that amateur players make is to fold an overpair when they have a tight opponent raising all-in.

You should start paying more attention to the feeling that you have when it comes to playing poker. Some patterns can be easily recognized at the lower levels, especially when playing online games.

Most good players will let go of their attachment to their hands’ pretty-looking appearance. On the other hand, average players tend to get married to their kings or ace instead.

One of the most important factors that new poker players need to consider when it comes to learning the game is the consistency of their strategy. Ask any professional poker player for their advice, and they will tell you that sometimes, you need to fold your ace.

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About Sarang Ahuja

Sarang Ahuja is a seasoned and experienced poker player, currently residing in Houston Texas. Sarang has been competed in different poker events and has placed highly in several events across the United States. He got his start in poker in 2005, but completed his first tournament in 2009. He participated in the 40th Annual World Series of Poker, in the No-Limit Hold'em with a buy in of $1,500. Sarang finished the tournament over the course of three days by finishing 31st and cashing out over $15,000.

The year after, Sarang Ahuja competed in the 41st Annual World Series of Poker. Entering Event 5 with a $1,500 buy-in with over 2000 entrants and a prize pool of $3 million. Ahuja continued his great performance streak, continuing to show his talent and leaving the tournament in 34th place with over $12,000. When not competing in the World Series of Poker, Sarang Ahuja has competed in other tournaments across the country, including most recently the Philly Poker Main Event, where he placed in 28th place.

When he's not playing poker, Sarang Ahuja is a dedicated financial professional. Having been invested in math from a young age, he decided that finance was the best place for him to go. By the time he graduated high school, Sarang had interned at two well known financial firms. He then went to attend Florida State University for a Bachelor's degree in finance, even going to get his Master's in finance from FSU's Warrington College of Business Administration. He understands that a good handle on finance is essential for any business's success, and has worked for a number of different businesses over the course of his career.

To learn more about Sarang Ahuja, be sure to visit his websites!

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Sarang Ahuja

Sarang Ahuja is a Senior Manager of US Commercial Operations at TC Energy in Houston, Texas. To learn more about Sarang Ahuja, be sure to visit sarangahujapoker.com!

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  • Peter Thompsonabout a year ago

    Great tips

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