Every poker professional will tell you the same thing - poker is not a game that can be won solely on luck and though that is an element of the game, the fact remains that you need skill. Luck will win you a small percentage of games but the best players are the ones who know the game inside out and will win games, tournaments and cash over the long-haul.

Learning poker is not just about having a basic idea of how the game works (although we will teach you that too). It requires a good deal of knowledge and plenty of practise. This guide will arm you with everything you need to know before you hit the online poker table.

In this section of Poker-Tip.co.uk you can get the Texas Hold'em Overview, Learn the Rules, talk the talk and learn some Poker Terms, familiarise yourself with the Hand Rankings, learn which are the most Playable Hands and the Big Mistakes to avoid when you start playing.

This site will also help you develop your best Poker Strategies, get on the inside track with Tips from the Professionals, find the tables that will work best for you with our Poker Room Reviews and take you through the best Poker Tools on the market.

The best place for new poker players to start is our Texas Hold'em Overview. Texas hold'em is by far the most popular variation of poker and it's the game we concentrate on here at Poker-Tip.co.uk. If you have already started playing poker then you might want to jump straight to our poker tips - if so click here.