1. Visit a lot of poker rooms. You’re not going to find the juicy games if you don’t travel. Invest. Don’t worry about spending €250 on a flight to Barcelona if you play 10/20 No Limit Hold’em. It’s 12 Big Blings. It’s worth it if the game is good.

2. Talk to all the cardroom managers. Be a good sport, and explain them you are not a local. Try to get some info as to where the action is coming from. In the long run, when you frequent poker rooms you tend to win at – ask to be called when the game is juicy. Poker room managers will do this if they know you well. Gain their confidence, once you’re on the call-list, you’ve got a great advantage bankroll-wise.

3. Don’t slow down the game by complaining about the bad calls they make when they suck out. DON’T DO IT! You want them making these calls – and they’ll do it again. I’ve seen my KK, QQ & JJ’s get cracked by A4 and A5 in a two players-to-the-flop situation hundreds of times – but most of the time, these ‘winners’ end up going broke. Having them win temporarily is a good thing.

4. Don’t limp with big hands in juicy games. I realize authors such as Dan Harrington have said the absolute contrary, but thing is – juicy games see a lot of high-volume, cheap flops—and you don’t want that – not even with AQ. Raise, and raise big. In the end, EVERY big raise you make will get at least one or two calls, and every big raise will be pure profit in the long run. You’ll get called by any two cards (suited, haha) – and most of the time you’ll be able to take the pot down with any pair, seeing as it’s probably best. On a plus: a big bet after the flop will likely be called by middle pair or any draw – so don’t worry about slowplayin a pair or two, betting is best value in these games.

More to come soon!

If you have a hand (no not top pair, you need at least top or second set) it is nearly always better to bet than check-call. Why if your hand is worth calling did you not bet? Your decisive bet can knock out weak draws and the just plain pre-flop hopeful. It also means you are in control of the pot. As with most poker games your non-nut hand will stand up better against fewer players so try to thin out the pot with aggressive play. If you have a draw and it checks round to you, look to bet the pot in late positions, even with relatively weak draws.

Make notes on the hands people are showing down. Remember whatever the maths says you have to base how you play on your opponents and adjust accordingly. In Omaha more than Hold’em the most observant player often is the most profitable player. Take notes on betting patterns. Most online sites will let you attaché notes to a player to help you remember when you come up against tem again. Make use of this facility. If you fold your cards watch the rest of the hand closely to see how it plays out.