Play Only Strong Starting Hands
Beginners often make the mistake of playing too many hands. Focus on premium holdings: high pairs (AA, KK, QQ), suited Ace-King, and similar combinations. Fold weak hands without hesitation.
Understanding Table Position
Position is power in poker. Playing "in position" (acting after your opponent) gives you significantly more information. Players in late position (the dealer button) hold the greatest advantage.
Don't Call Too Often (Calling Station)
Calling too often is a hallmark of weak play. If you don't have a strong hand or favourable pot odds, folding is the most profitable choice in the long run.
Start at Low-Stakes Tables First
fu 88 offers tables with buy-ins as low as RM 10. Start here to learn without taking on too much risk. Only move up to higher-stakes tables once you are consistently profitable at your current level.
Use the C-Bet (Continuation Bet) Wisely
If you entered as the pre-flop aggressor, follow through with a continuation bet (c-bet) on the flop when the board favours your range. This maintains initiative and often forces opponents to fold marginal hands.
Board Reading
Train yourself to read board texture — what draws are available, what range your opponent holds on that board, and how the turn or river shifts hand strength. This is what separates intermediate players from beginners.
Use 3-Bets to Protect Your Range
3-betting isn't reserved for your strongest hands alone. Mix in some bluff hands to make your 3-bet range harder to read. Opt for hands with strong blockers (e.g., Ax suited).
Record & Analyse Your Sessions
Use fu 88's hand history feature to review your decisions after each session. Identify recurring mistakes and work on correcting them one at a time.
GTO vs Exploitative Play
GTO (Game Theory Optimal) strategy serves as a solid foundation, but against weaker opponents at fu 88 tables, an exploitative approach – maximising the exploitation of your opponents' leaks – is often far more profitable.
Strict Bankroll Management
Advanced players know that bankroll management is about survival. For cash games, keep at least 20–30 buy-ins at your current stake. For MTTs, 50–100 buy-ins is the safer benchmark.
In-Depth Hand Reading
Narrow down your opponent's range from pre-flop to river based on their actions. Advanced players don't ask "what does he have?" — they ask "what range of hands is consistent with everything he's done from the start?"
Mindset & Tilt Control
Technical skill means nothing if you're playing on tilt. Build the discipline to step away when emotions start affecting your decisions. Short, consistent sessions will always serve you better than one long, problematic marathon.
