What’s the most important concept to master as a beginner poker player?"

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Beginners are always looking for advice, and this thread can attract both beginners seeking advice and experienced players willing to share tips. You can discuss topics like hand selection, position, or bankroll management.
 
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1. Position
2. Bankroll management
3. Charts
4. Bet sizing
 
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Mental Game is #1 you can play well for 100 hands and then loose focus and destroy you ROI in one hand
 
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Learn the math of the game asap... the rng is not targeting you personally, it's poker😎👍
 
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A Newbie should asap realize that what even aggressive players do most is folding. This is essential since you don’t get rewarded - quite the opposite - by playing most hands but by winning the biggest pots.
 
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Value betting.
Position
 
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Well there is going to be a lot to figure out as a beginner and nothing will be mastered as a beginner so try not to loose too much money while you try to figure this game out. Play tighter as you try to figure it out. Good luck!
 
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Beginners are always looking for advice, and this thread can attract both beginners seeking advice and experienced players willing to share tips. You can discuss topics like hand selection, position, or bankroll management.
Fold the losing hand
 
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1. Table Selection

2. Seat Selection

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As a beginner poker player, I believe the most important concept to master is position. Understanding how your seating relative to the dealer button affects your decisions is a game-changer.

When you're in early position, you act first after the flop, which puts you at a disadvantage because you have less information about your opponents’ actions. On the other hand, being in late position, especially on the button, allows you to see how everyone else plays before making your move.

By playing tighter in early positions and opening up your range in later positions, you can make more informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Position also helps you bluff more effectively and extract maximum value when you have strong hands.

Once I started focusing on position, my game improved significantly. It’s a foundational concept that impacts everything from your pre-flop range to your post-flop strategy. What do you all think? Are there other key concepts that beginners should prioritize?
 
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Read a book about pot odds and learn it, to be a winning player in the long run.
 
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Position, cards, bets... and a bluff you can't live without)
 
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