Question:    What kind of skills do I need to play pot limit poker instead of limit poker?

Answer:    Pot limit poker is remarkably different from a limit poker game. It is, usually, decided on the basis of only one or two big hands and even one mistake can be quite costly. Pot limit game requires the ability to read players, because the bluffs are quite common in it and the penalty for a wrong decision is even more severe. Although, it is a game of big cards, playing suited connectors and other poker hands that have the potential to flops and pre-flops can also change the course of the play. These may lead to something unexpected and powerful, which can play a decisive role in the game.

Therefore, before venturing into this type of game, I suggest that, at first, you try your hand at some pot limit tournaments to gain experience. These tournaments will cost you just an entry fee and, hence, the damage will be limited. If that is not possible, I recommend that you sit down with the game’s minimum buy-in, until you acquire a better understanding of the game.