- August 25, 2010, 8:47 am
If you are new to the Texas Hold em table, first and foremost, remember this rule above all else: have fun while you play. This may seem like a simple piece of advice and one that most people would normally try to follow, yet thousands of Hold em players each day get so caught up in the game that they forget theyre supposed to be having fun and end up losing that element of enjoyment. This actually works against them in more ways than simply ruining a good time because by becoming overly focused on the game and no longer enjoying it, players can begin to lose control of their emotions and thus have their logic and decision making capabilities impaired. At the poker table, having this happen equates to lost money, so do yourself a favor and simply enjoy your time to help improve your odds