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Posted on December 25, 2009 - by admin
Common Tells
Regardless of the type of game, when you are involved in playing against an opponent, and not the house, there are a variety of tells you need to be aware of. An expert player can read these easily, and adapt accordingly. He can make preemptive moves based on his knowledge, and play according to what he is expecting, in an effort to ultimately win.
This is never the cliche cough, or eye twitch, it is an intricate system that takes study throughout the course of your playing career. You are never done being a student, you will always have to study and adapt to every player. After all, what works on one does not work on the next.
The most common tell is betting habits and patterns. This can be applied live and to online casinos. Folding, for example, tells you about the strength of his hand.
Another tell is the time the player takes to act on his decision. Hesitation denotes doubt. However, players are universally familiar with this so they might fake hesitation to mislead you.
Combing this knowledge will allow you to identify his plays before he acts, maybe even before he makes a decision, which is how you will win.
Posted on April 4, 2009 - by admin
How To Read Opponents
Gambling, and ultimately winning, is all about adapting to the game and having an efficient strategy. This usually means, despite the specific game you are playing, is how to read your opponent. This doesn’t mean finding a tell that lets you know they are bluffing, this isn’t movie poker lessons, this is real life. Here are some tips on how to read your opponent, and use it to your advantage in order to win.
- Watch them and study their way of playing. This is good for long term benefits, as if you are aware of their playing style, you can anticipate what to expect, and react accordingly for a preemptive strike. You can test your knowledge by not reacting, but guessing what they will do, and the outcome, and reaffirming your observations. If successful, you know it is worth acting on, and therefore betting money on.
- Be aware of the table as a whole. Not just individual players, but how they react to others and how the over all table plays. This may seem exhausting at first, as you want to focus on your hand, and any possible messages you might be sending as well. However, with practice, it becomes second nature.