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Top 3 Poker Tell Tale Signs

Poker players swear that playing live poker is truly the only way to play poker because of the many tell tale signs that one can use to their advantage. Players who rely on these signs should be careful because they may be misleading. Players are advised not to view these signs as a complete revelation but as small bits of useful information.

Many players fall into the trap of assuming a single sign is able to tell everything about a person. Players should use what they have learned in conjunction with other information of the player to render a decision. Other factors may include how a person bets, what mood do they show on a good or losing bet, and how they have played in the past.

Here are some tell tale signs that can be exploited by any player on the table.

Chip glancing

A player who glances down on their stacks is a person who has been dealt a good hand and is silently calculating the amount to wager. Players who glance right after receiving the cards is confident that the hand they hold is unbeatable. Players who also glance down at the chip stack often are those players who feel their hands have a chance at winning big.

To confirm the hand of the player, they would always and immediately raise the pot. By looking at the amount wagered, one can gauge the strength of the hand. If the bet is large, it is a strong hand. A normal bet may indicate a fair hand. Another tip is when the dealer turns their cards, they tend to quickly look on the chips as if they were already being wagered. The best way to counter this is to fold to avoid losing more money.

Betting Patterns

In establishing a betting pattern of a player, one has to watch the motions of the player who wagers, the speed of their bet, and the amount bet. Players should also take heed of how the players start their games or hands. All have different stances. Keeping these in signs on mind would help

The Look Away

A player who is not looking at another player directly in a game is up to something. Human nature prevents us from looking into another's eyes with the intention to hurt or mislead. These are the players that one needs to avoid. They act as if passive then surprises everyone with a strong hand.

Playing poker is like playing against ones human nature. By engaging in intimidation acts or strategic moves may players win.