5 Tips For Your First Live Poker Tournament

Hi, I’m Kara Scott. I’ve been playing poker and interviewing the best poker players in the world for over 15 years. In those years I’ve been lucky enough to play a wide range of live poker tournaments – from micro stakes home games to the biggest tournaments in the world.

It’s easy to be intimidated at the thought of sitting down for a major live poker event as a newcomer, even if it’s as welcoming a festival as one of our 888lives. If you’re playing your first live tournament this year, here are 5 tips to help you feel more comfortable:

Tip 1 – Practice

The best way to feel more comfortable with something new is to practice. Home games are a great way to get used to the live mechanics of poker – when to post your blinds, what it’s like to play with antes, who acts first – all of that. Plus, home games are a fun way to hang out with friends. You can also play a bit more online and watch the flow of the game. You get a lot more hands in online than you would live, and there are always freerolls on 888poker, so as far as cheap practice goes, you can’t beat that!