Home / Strategy / 4 Beginner Mistakes

4 Beginner Mistakes

February 10, 2022

Poker Theory and Concepts

by Raise Your Edge

Ben is back with another weekly strategy video. This time he goes through the things that many beginners get wrong at the start of their poker career.

Quick Links

Poker player checking a strong hand to induce a bluff from an aggressive opponent

Poker Theory and Concepts

2 ‘Must Slowplay’ Poker Spots

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 07/05/26

Slowplaying isn't always a mistake. Discover the 2 specific poker spots where it's mandatory to...

watch_later

6 Minute Read

Poker player folding cards against a large river bet.

Poker Theory and Concepts

How to Spot Underbluffing

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 30/04/26

Boost your poker win-rate by mastering the art of the fold. Discover why underbluffing is...

watch_later

6 Minute Read

Poker Theory and Concepts

Taking Advantage of Poker Players That Limp Preflop

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 23/04/26

We all are aware that limping as the first player to enter the pot is a mistake,...

watch_later

6 Minute Read

Cash Games

Donk-Betting on Low Paired Flops

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 16/04/26

Learn when and why to donk-bet low paired flops as the big blind. A modern...

watch_later

5 Minute Read

River block bet strategy in No Limit Hold’em.

Poker Theory and Concepts

A Guide to Block Betting the River

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 09/04/26

Master river block bets in No Limit Hold’em to control pot size, extract thin value,...

watch_later

6 Minute Read

Poker player pushing a large stack of chips for an overbet.

Poker Theory and Concepts

The Dos and Don’ts of Overbetting

Posted by PokerStars Learn on 02/04/26

Master the art of overbetting. This guide covers capped vs uncapped ranges, polarized sizing, and...

watch_later

6 Minute Read

Poker Theory and Concepts