Follow these tips to set you on your poker learning curve:

1. Be selective with your starting hands.

2. Bluffing is not essential – it’s better to play your cards to the best advantage.

3. Think about your opponent’s cards, and be prepared to fold if you think he/she has the better hand.

4. Choose your games – play against players who are worse than you!

5. Choose your table position – being last on the table is perfect as you then know what everyone else has done before your turn for the action.

6. Concentrate and pay attention to the game.

7. Bankroll management – don’t play too high as a beginner.

8. Don’t pay over the odds for draws.

9. Don’t over-value suited cards – flushes are rarer than you think.

10. Learn the rules and study strategies to take your game to the next level.