What is the main thing in poker?

#1 January 9th, 2020, 1:46 PM

many beginners ask the question: what is the main thing in poker? There is no one exact answer, since each player has his own concepts in the game, it is important for someone to enjoy and adrenaline, and for you what is most important in poker

#2 January 9th, 2020, 3:09 PM

Bankroll management.

#3 January 9th, 2020, 4:08 PM

For me, it's a Game. Game itself. And of course money! Quickly win a lot of money. So money is a priority.

#4 January 9th, 2020, 4:14 PM

Maintaining the faculty of reason.

To put this another way...preventing tilt, or at least identifying tilt when it is happening.

The best players are going to be the ones who have studied the game, have direct experience with playing a winning style, and have the ability to keep emotions out of their head so they can make decisions rationally.

This isn't just poker advice either, philosophers dating back to antiquity have been telling us to control our emotions and strengthen our minds. Think about it for just a brief moment, if you were able to always think rationally (100% of the time) you would never have anxiety/fear/worry/etc.

Make it your goal (in poker and life) to strengthen your mind so you may always maintain the faculty of reason. What is the main thing in poker?

#5 January 9th, 2020, 6:03 PM

Over the many years of playing poker, for me anyways, learning to play with patience is Key. Certainly haven't mastered the game yet but for sure have increased my winnings playing with patience and not "pushing" so so hands or playing against a player on tilt and not playing my cards.

Good luck to you all at the tables!

#6 January 9th, 2020, 6:21 PM

Maths

#7 January 9th, 2020, 6:41 PM

Originally Posted by Redbull199030

many beginners ask the question: what is the main thing in poker? There is no one exact answer, since each player has his own concepts in the game, it is important for someone to enjoy and adrenaline, and for you what is most important in poker

In my opinion, the main tging is to be able to handle correctly all important capabilities at the same time. Motivation, discipline, patience, self control, attention, game choice, bankroll management, poker math, strategies...

#8 January 9th, 2020, 7:19 PM

Proper state of mind. I wish I could somehow freeze the right mood/attitude and use it all the time. I am sure I would be able to increase the stakes quite fast.

#9 January 9th, 2020, 7:49 PM

Definitely patience and bankroll management. It sounds so simple but both are not so easy to master on the poker battlefield.

#10 January 9th, 2020, 8:14 PM

for me most important thing is patience, its hardest part for me, I'm working on it. Emotion control is very important too and right decision making in right time

#11 January 10th, 2020, 4:50 AM

In fact, it is not just a thing, but a set! Of course the bankroll is important but if you have not added it to the experience, malice and patience will not be valid. This is the set to be a winner in poker (not forgetting luck).

#12 January 10th, 2020, 5:02 AM

is to recognize the importance and strength of the hands to be able to play through study and consent since if you master this you can determine which hands to play and which not

#13 January 10th, 2020, 5:15 AM

For me the most important thing to remember is rake. You may be winning a couple hands, but is it paying you more than the rake that is constantly being deducted from your stack.

The best comparison is can you afford the 10 percent they charge you in sportsbetting. You have to do better than 50-50 to break even.

#14 January 10th, 2020, 5:24 AM

I think that the main thing is compliance with bankroll management. Because even if you are a very good player, improper bankroll management can bring you many problems.

#15 January 10th, 2020, 5:46 AM

Originally Posted by Redbull199030

many beginners ask the question: what is the main thing in poker? There is no one exact answer, since each player has his own concepts in the game, it is important for someone to enjoy and adrenaline, and for you what is most important in poker

Have the discipline to wait for good hands is a key factor for me. Secondary is have patience to think through the hands after the flop. Especially online it is far too easy to be click fast and make a poor decision. Use your timebank and think through your decision to make the correct one.

#16 January 10th, 2020, 6:24 AM

Patience no matter what!! And skills of course!

#17 January 10th, 2020, 7:35 AM

Originally Posted by Redbull199030

many beginners ask the question: what is the main thing in poker? There is no one exact answer, since each player has his own concepts in the game, it is important for someone to enjoy and adrenaline, and for you what is most important in poker

For me, the main thing in poker is managing a bankroll, to be focused on the game and make fewer mistakes that have already been, and most importantly to win money in a cash game or somewhere in tournaments and so that the game runs in +!

#18 January 10th, 2020, 7:57 AM

Bankroll management, poker math, patience. This is enough to play tight in tournaments and win. These three components complement each other, each of them is important, if one thing is removed, it will not work.

#19 January 10th, 2020, 8:54 AM

Bankroll management and patience.

#20 January 10th, 2020, 9:33 AM

The main thing in poker is to start the game with a positive mood. Set yourself up for patience, try to play on cards, while not being afraid to bluff. Take into account your bankroll. Watch the game go. If the game does not work, you must try to exit the poker room on time and get distracted by other things. What is the main thing in poker?

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#21 January 10th, 2020, 10:06 AM

For me personally, the most important thing in poker fold button (the ability to reset a losing even a very strong hand) and of course the desire and ability to learn!

#22 January 10th, 2020, 10:34 AM

For me the most important thing is to enjoy the game. I know my skill level so I dont have to concentrate on the money because I am a long way from "making money" from playing. I am a no deposit player so its Ok for me to occassionally cash and once in a while win, just as its ok for me to lose. Most of the CC freerolls are at 3 and 4AM here so if Im not tired I play a freeroll for my own personal enjoyment. My wife and 4 kids are asleep so its little bit of ME time. I study when possible and I daydream of winning big someday. I try to enjoy the game and learn a little as I go. If it stops being fun Ill stop playing, but I really enjoy the CC freerolls and when I do cash or win its enough to enjoy a few games of buy in tournaments. So thanks Cardschat for freerolls with prizepools large enough to make the games enjoyable and worthwhile.

#23 January 10th, 2020, 12:41 PM

Probably the most painful place for everyone and me is not to lose a bankroll. Everything else matters less.

#24 January 10th, 2020, 1:07 PM

1 money
2nd Money
3rd money

What is the main thing in poker?

Basically most this to make money, but the feeling of winning and beat your opponents through strategies, patience, pressure, etc; it's something amazing. Also when you achieve deceive and to keep the well.

#25 January 12th, 2020, 2:52 AM

Enough money, skill, experience, good luck in the short term, less luck in the long term. And of course you have to like poker.

#26 January 12th, 2020, 6:25 AM

For me, patience always comes first. I have repeatedly found that patience in this game is rewarding. So if I do not have the patience and I realize it, I just stop playing.

#27 January 12th, 2020, 10:32 AM

I think that the most important thing in poker is how you manage your money. If you are not careful about this, especially if you are at the beginning of this game, you will have a bad opinion about poker. For beginners, my advice is not to throw money but to study the game first

#28 January 12th, 2020, 1:30 PM

Make money... this is the most important thing in poker.

#29 January 12th, 2020, 2:16 PM

For me, the most important thing in poker is learning to play it successfully, because everyone loves to win.

#30 January 12th, 2020, 2:33 PM

The main thing for me to be an entertainment facility. And if you spend much time to play it, you can turn it into real money.
Poker made me to learn more about myself. And I'm thankful for it.

#31 January 12th, 2020, 2:36 PM

For me, the 3 main things in poker - the bankroll, luck and skill.

#32 January 19th, 2020, 6:24 PM

For me is to learn first and then start my bankroll, you got to be a student first and the a teacher. Good luck all.

#33 January 19th, 2020, 8:55 PM

Don't lose concentration...It's hard after many hours of playing...

#34 January 19th, 2020, 9:10 PM

stay focused all the time, your game is not affected by any circumstances, cool head at all times What is the main thing in poker?

#35 January 20th, 2020, 8:46 PM

It was more building blocks. Little things here in there built the foundation to fine tune the game. Sites like this one was a huge asset for learning.

#36 January 20th, 2020, 8:51 PM

Have a good time, study, probabilities, get lucky, make some money and be very patient to achieve your goals no matter what. All at the same time, during each game What is the main thing in poker?

#37 January 20th, 2020, 9:05 PM

Hi mate..I will choose 2....patience and a good bankroll management.

#38 January 21st, 2020, 12:14 AM

I think that the most important is patience while gathering experience and knowledge and also patience while playing.

#39 January 21st, 2020, 12:18 AM

Value

Getting it, and keeping it!

#40 January 21st, 2020, 11:40 AM

I consider patience, telepathy and sportsmanship to be the most important aspects of poker. What is the main thing in poker?

#41 January 21st, 2020, 8:34 PM

Understanding the theory.

Everyone has an image at the table. Their image is their range of hands as a function of their stack size, position, sequence of bets, personality, play-style, pot size.

All of these properties characterize the state, all the information necessary to make optimal decision making.

#42 January 21st, 2020, 8:51 PM

I think the best thing in poker is : Bankroll management, dont tilt and have patience..

If you have good skill in poker with that 3 advices you are gonna be fine

#43 January 21st, 2020, 8:55 PM

The main thing is strategy. That is all that can separate us from the losing player. We can develop strategy through experience and through training based on knowledge passed on from others who came before.

#44 January 21st, 2020, 8:57 PM

Knowing when to fold a good hand in a tough situation. I believe this is what starts to make players take the leap to be able to last in tourneys and make money.

#45 January 21st, 2020, 8:58 PM

Luck... the second luck.. third... luck

#46 February 1st, 2020, 6:12 PM

Discipline. Discipline with bankroll, with studies and to apply the concepts well.

#47 February 1st, 2020, 7:23 PM

Originally Posted by Redbull199030

many beginners ask the question: what is the main thing in poker? There is no one exact answer, since each player has his own concepts in the game, it is important for someone to enjoy and adrenaline, and for you what is most important in poker

For me, the most important thing in poker is patience, sometimes I miss it very much

#48 February 7th, 2020, 12:28 PM

If you mean why people play poker - it is different for everybody. Some like the fun, other run for the money and third group are pure gamblers. For me it is hobby so i like the fun and the few dollars that i get sometimes are nice addition.

If you mean what is most important to be successful - well for me at least these two are essential:
1. Discipline and devotion so that you constantly learn and improve your game.
2. Bankroll management so that you do not get bankrupt.

#49 February 7th, 2020, 10:50 PM

I can confidently say that the most important thing in poker is discipline.

#50 February 12th, 2020, 7:00 PM

composure and indifference to money

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