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A probability term, Expected Value (EV) is “an averaged out result of a given action over time.” EV should become of more and more importance in your play as you gain experience. Ultimately, you definitely want to go for +EV.

Kicker is by definition one of your hole cards “that does not itself take part in determining the rank of the hand, but that may be used to break ties between hands of the same rank.”

This is the second part of our guide to the basic game techniques in No-limit Hold’em. You can find the first part here.

In this two-part guide we are intending to provide orientation for beginner poker players. The first part will lay out some basic practices, and the second will cover issues concerning game techniques. With this guide we want to provide an insight of the game itself, as well as some management skills you will be needing if you hope to be a profitable poker player.

What attributes does it take to be a long-term winner in poker? Is luck all we need or is thorough knowledge and skillfulness necessary to build our bankroll?

A lot of players have trouble adjusting their post-flop gameplay after a pre-flop bet. Continuation betting in all cases is not a good solution, neither is only to bet when the flop hit you.