Poker guide for beginners - PokerTraining.org

Guide for absolute beginners
Getting started with online poker from scratch

So, you´re interested in Poker but not

1)      Getting started

A good way to start is to check out our Texas Hold'em tutorial which allows you to get used to the most popular card game in the world.

2)      Read our articles and charts

I know, you probably want to play instead of reading texts. However, if you don´t want to lose money in bunches, you have to be prepared. Every article is written in a way that even newcomers have little difficulty of understanding it. Nobody expects you to read everything at once, take your time and try to understand the mechanics of Poker.

3)      Sign up with a room and start with play-money

You don´t have to risk your funds at first, simply take your time and get used to the new environment, the software and the whole procedure of online poker. Don´t forget to check out our article about play-money.

4)      Focus on Texas Hold´em at first

There are a lot of Poker variants you may try out, the easiest one to learn however is Texas Hold´em. Other forms of Poker like Omaha or Razz are interesting and exciting too, don´t get me wrong, but every variant follows its own rules. In order for you to avoid mixing up all those different games, stick to Hold´em at first.

5)      Get a coach

Once you´re prepared and completely ready to play for cash, a coach is being assigned in order to support you. He´s going to watch you play and will give you important advice when it comes to your game. Don´t worry this is totally uncomplicated. Check our article about the things you have to look out for when getting coached.

6)      Receive support

We don´t leave you hanging once we coached you, we accompany you throughout our program. You have a question about the game? You are uncertain about some strategy aspects? Ask your coach or contact our support. Additionally make sure you check back often, as we´re updating the site on a daily basis.

Good luck and see you soon.

100 % sure if the game is the right one for you? You´ve watched some shows on TV but you are a little scared about reading ultra-long and complicated poker books? Perhaps you would like to play but you are scared of losing or you simply want somebody you can ask a question about the game, knowing that you´ll receive an educated response. If so, our program at PokerTraining.org is perfect for you. You don´t have to be a veteran in order to improve your game with us, to be honest, not knowing much might even work in your advantage since we don´t have to spend time on altering parts of your Poker behavior. If your Poker knowledge ranges somewhere between slim and none, I want to give you a guide-line to our program.