Poker is an enormously entertaining game, and we all have different reasons why we enjoy it. But regardless of whether we are playing for recreation or in order to make money, it’s a lot more fun to win than to lose.

Most people who play poker aren’t very good. Our goal in the next few pages is to give you the information necessary to have an advantage over your opponents. You’re not going to be an expert right away--- but if you follow our advice, you will be good enough to make money while you are gaining experience.

Education is generally expensive, and a poker education is no different. But follow our advice, and you can slowly begin the process of learning the game with almost no financial risk.

The most important thing is to start at low limits, and gradually move up as your bankroll and experience increases. Everyone thinks that they are better than what they really are--- it’s the primary reason why you will make money at poker, but don’t fall into that trap yourself.