Loose poker players will play a large percentage of hands, including weak hands.
On the other hand, tight poker players will play small percentages of hands,
requiring a higher starting hand. Tight players throw away weak hands that do not
develop into big hands. Good players will adjust their game style accordingly to
maximize their winnings. You must choose the playing style that fits your game.
To decide how tight or loose you should play the game, the primary consideration
is the antes and blinds, relative to later bets. The higher the ante and blinds,
the looser you play and vice versa. It is worth loosening up your starting hand
requirements. Conversely, if playing with tight players, then when you start with
weak hands and marginal hands, there is no point entering the pot, since you know
that other players are most likely to be betting and calling only with big hands.
Being able to adjust your playing style is extremely important. Your playing style
should adapt to your opponents. Another consideration is how your opponents act in
game play. A common belief is that when your opponents are loose in the game, you
should be tight, and vice versa.
Below is the type of games that you will encounter, and how to adjust your playing style and strategy:
Loose-Passive Game
Loose-Aggressive Games
Tight-Passive Games
Tight-Aggressive Games