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Afterthought: Miscellaneous Topics
We have repeatedly stressed that holdem is an extremely complicated game.
This is easily seen by the numerous topics discussed in this section alone.
In fact, it is probably fair to say that no instructional holdem book could cover everything, simply because so many hands are unique to themselves.
Another idea to keep in mind is that you must avoid playing similar hands the same way all the time. (Playing Pairs in the Hole.)
Some variation is needed to throw off the better players.
However, as we already have pointed out, a lot of deception is not necessary against the weaker players.
When this is the case, solid play poker is usually best.
Also, a lot of the fancier strategies that we have discussed are correct only when the situation and/or conditions are right.
Don't fall into the trap of making a lot of great plays just to make great plays.
You should be trying to win the most money, not to impress everyone at the table.
Frequently the best players, and this includes us, are accused of being dull unimaginative players.
Yet, in many online poker games, this is the best style for getting the money on a consistent basis.