Are you an online poker player planning to switch to live poker? So, when you visit a casino in Goa or a Bangalore poker club to play your first live poker game, here are some tips you should follow to not let other players know your rookie status.

1.You should choose your games carefully and should never enter a live poker game that you can’t afford to lose.

2.You should never pick your hole cards rather you should lift the corners of the cards to see them and then memorize the cards. Moreover, you should cover your cards with your hands.

3.You should pay extra attention to the game and observe whats going around the table. You should keep a track of your opponents betting patterns as it will help you in planning your game accordingly.

4.You should avoid unnecessary table talk with the other players during a hand as it is distracting, and prone to reveal too much information. Instead, stay alert, keep quite, and politely evade any conversation with other players at the table.

5.You should be level-headed and should not get distracted by a bad run of cards or comments passed by other players. Moreover, you should not drink alcohol and take drugs, and if you are tensed or frustrated, you should cash out and take a break from the action.

6.You should not throw your chips before your turn. It is bad poker etiquette, and gives away a lot of information to your opponents and can even change the outcome of a hand.

7.While betting, if you want to raise, say raise because if you bet a larger denomination chip and don?óÔé¼Ôäót announce a raise, the dealer will take this bet as a call.

8.If you are facing any issues, feel free to ask questions. Suppose you were unaware of the options and missed the action, then you can ask the dealer about it.

9.When you win a pot, do not grab it in excitement as it is considered a bad poker etiquette, instead wait for the dealer to push your chips to you.

10.You should keep nervousness aside, sit up straight, play confidently and remember to breathe.

So, next time you visit a poker club in Bangalore, follow these tips by heart while playing live poker and see the poker chips falling in your favour.