7 Habits Keeping Poker Beginners Stuck

Nathan  «BlackRain79»  Williams
03 Apr 2025
Beginner
This material is for beginner players
Poker Basics

This video outlines seven common mistakes that prevent poker beginners from progressing. Nathan "BlackRain79" Williams explains each bad habit with clear examples, including chasing weak draws, not raising with good draws, slow playing big hands, playing ace-rag hands, missing value bets, going on tilt, and overplaying top pairs. Each concept is explained with specific hand examples.

Nathan identifies common beginner poker mistakes that experienced players spot and exploit. He emphasizes the importance of understanding pot odds, properly valuing hands, managing emotions, and making strategic bets to maximize profit potential.

Winning Poker Habits:

  • Only chase draws with 8+ outs (35% chance to hit)
  • Raise with good draws to create two ways to win
  • Bet or raise big with strong hands instead of slow playing
  • Avoid playing weak ace hands (ace-rag)
  • Always get value bets in when you likely have the best hand
  • Quit playing when tilted instead of trying to win money back
  • Play top pair cautiously against solid opponents
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