The media plays a big role in getting people interested in cash games. While a lot of people back in the day got into the game thanks to Kenny Roger’s ‘Gambler,’ in this day and age, televised poker and YouTube channels are what draw the attention of would-be players to cash games. Most of the time, Texas Hold’em is the game that’s commonly featured on these platforms.
Watching the World Poker Tour or the World Series of Poker, among other tournaments, will serve as induction and introduction to the Texas Hold’em rules. It also provides a lot of insight into the playing strategies as well.
Watching pros play money tables is also quite exhilarating. These games take a bit of time to play out to completion, so some people prefer watching shortened videos on YouTube and other viewing poker sites.
Popular Twitch streams will help you get into the minds of pro players as you can see the frustration, the tension, and the uncertainty that comes with the game, as seen in the video. It’ll help newbies build confidence, knowing that these poker stars aren’t superhumans but ordinary people who’ve honed their skills thanks to months or years of practice. No one becomes good in a day.
Furthermore, you could also learn quite a bit about the game from YouTubers dedicated to creating poker video tutorials. While not all of them will be excellent, watching video tutorials from different people will give you different approaches to the game. They will help you develop your own style of play.