Online Poker - What Makes A Winner?


by Mark R. Holland - Date: 2007-03-26 - Word Count: 362 Share This!

In early 2007 the largest ever study into online gambling was published by eCogra. This study compiled details of more than 10000 players from 96 countries. There are several findings worthy of note - this article will look at the traits most likely to be associated with winning online poker players, and will suggest ways for aspiring players to improve their performance.

1) Winners Play At More Sites

Playing at more than one site can have several advantages. Firstly the selection of games and number of tables to choose from. Secondly many sites offer regular bonuses - a player who is able to take advantage of several of these by rotating site will obviously benefit financially.

2) Winners Do Not Chase Losses

The natural variance of poker means that it is difficult to make every session a winning one. The survey found that not chasing losses (for example by playing at higher limits or taking risks to get even) is a significant predictor of success.

3) Winners Put Less Of Their Bankroll On The Line

While losing players often play with more than 20% of their bankroll on a single table the survey found that winning players averaged no more than 7%. This can be seen to reduce the effect of the swings inherent in the game. Interestingly those who played with less than 2% of their bankroll on the take were not as successful.

4) Winners Listen to Music

Listening to music while playing was a big predictor of financial success. This finding could also be reversed - those listening to music may be less likely to be watching TV or holding conversations while playing... concentration being the key factor.

5) Winners Multi-Table (To A Point)

Multi-Tabling predicted financial success and can be correlated with confidence and focus on the games being played. 4 tables was found to be the optimum number - adding more tables then showed a decline in profits.

Finally a mention of a big predictor of losing internet poker players - pretending to be the opposite sex. It was found that 12% of male players choose an avatar of a female, and that these are the biggest losers of all in financial terms!!


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Mark R Holland is an online poker pro specialising in SNG tournaments. For more information on Online Poker, SNG Strategy Articles and some of the best poker bonuses around visit http://www.pokerpointuk.com today!

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