Here is a poker strategy that many people fail to follow, but by adopting it you will help yourself become a better player and you will have an edge on the weaker players in your game.

First, switch your thinking for a moment from cards to slot machines. As yourself this: What is the worst part of playing slot machines? It's when the first two slots reveal a big win, but the third slot turned out to be trash and you lose the money you put in the machine. It's the promise of coming so close to winning only to get that last, worthless slot.

When you play poker, whether you are playing seven card stud, five card draw, Texas Hold'em, or any other of the innumerable poker games out there, one secret of the pros is to