Texas Hold em Strategy Positions

In middle position- as discussed you can lower your standards here since you have a little more information. You can play all hands from A-10 and above (this includes suited connectors from 67s on up) if you are the first to act. You can call with 99's, 88's, 77's and even lower. But these pairs should be folded if the pot is raised from behind, unless there are a lot of callers for one extra bet.

In late position- you can call with most suited connectors and small pairs all the way down to 22's. If the pot has not been raised in front of you, you may be tempted to raise, regardless of your hand. This is called a position raise. It can be an important part of your success over the course of a Texas Hold’em poker tournament, but it's something that should be used selectively, unless you really have a hand. Remember if everyone in front of you has folded there is a far greater chance that someone behind you has woken up with a hand. Before trying to bully the blinds keep this in mind... more>>