This guide (like all other poker books) is not capable of giving you the secret to making easy, instant money. Poker is a game that cannot be mastered overnight and there are no easy success secrets. Experience is the most important factor in becoming a successful poker player. Some people learn this game very quickly, others progress more slowly, but in all cases, experience is the key.

On the other hand, poker is not a very complicated game. The rules are simple and most of your small stakes opponents are easy enough to beat. It just takes experience to recognize certain situations and be able to act accordingly. There are some basic guidelines that winning players keep in mind when playing and this guide aims to pass these ideas on.