Playing the Rush

By CBerger on February 1st, 2010

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Do you love playing online poker but hate folding hands? Discipline is the number one problem that most poker players have. They play too many hands because they don’t want to sit around waiting. Some people play multiple tables as a way to combat this problem but this often leads to multiple losses. FullTilt Poker now has a better solution, what they call Rush Poker.

About Rush Poker

In Rush Poker, you never have to sit around waiting for hands. As soon as you fold a hand, the software instantly whisks you to another table with other players in the pool who have folded their hands, and you get to see a new set of cards. Don’t like those? Instafold and get a new hand at a new table right away. You don’t even have to wait for the action to get to you to fold. Just click the fold button and you’re gone, although people at your old table don’t know it until the action comes around to you again.

Playing Rush Poker

Sound good? Be careful. Players have found this game to be almost irresistibly addictive. Most describe it as “like crack,” but in a good way. (Don’t actually do crack. That’s bad.) This is because of the instant rush and the desire to keep playing. If you’re going to play Rush Poker, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Rush Poker Tips

Start out at a stake lower than you are used to, if possible. Remember that this game moves fast. Faster than turbo SNGs, faster than 4x multi-tabling. Until you get used to the pace of the game, it’s better to start small. At 50NL you could lose $1000 or more in an hour if you’re not careful.

Remember that your opponents’ average starting hands will be much better than in a normal game, because they’re finally folding all their crap. Don’t try bluffing as much and don’t count on your middle pair to hold up to the river. DO play more suited connectors and trappy hands to get paid off by all those guys who suddenly have aces and kings every time they enter a pot.

And of course, have fun, and know when to quit!