The First Game

So once you have decided on your site and deposited your money it is time to play your first game. Bankroll management is key to survival and most beginners make the mistake of playing out of their depth (usually to try and recoup losses). If you stick to a maximum of 5% of your roll at a table then you should be alright.

Most 1/2c micro tables have a buyin ranging from $1-$5. For your first go I would be tempted to just buy in for $1 just to get the feel for it. Usually I would suggest the maximum buyin. There is no point playing for hours then getting the hand you want and only having 76c!

One thing you MUST do before playing is to learn the hand rankings - Find on online version on Google images and study them. Be aware of higher straights and flushes to what you hold. Infact thinking "what beats me" is a good strategy to have.

In the lobby of most online rooms you will see table information. Use this to pick your tables. I try and go for a mix of short and mid stacks with not too many near the full buyin. Use the plrs/flop percentage to pick a lose table. This percentage tells you how many players see the flop and generally the higher the percentage the worse the play and the easier the pickings are.