Strategy Flashcards
Online Poker Tell
Speed of Play
A quick bet can be a sign of weakness and a delayed action can be a sign of strength, as the player is calculating their strategy with what they perceive as a big hand. Watch how long it takes other players to take action then note their cards if they shown at showdown.
Online Poker Tell
Check Boxes / Auto Plays
You can tell when a player uses a checkbox because their action takes place immediately. Use this to your advantage. If they player has checked, you can assume a weak hand, if the player has ‘called any’ you can assume a draw but not ready to fold. These are not 100% of the time, but sometime to keep in mind.
The fact that a player feels strongly enough about a hand before he has seen what the other players have done, should be a tell.
Opponent Fold/Flop Percentage
You should get a feel for this over time with each opponent. Is the player folding a lot or playing almost every pot. If he folds a lot, be careful when he goes in. If he plays every pot, you may be able to run over him if you play good cards.
Chat Box
If a chatty player gets quiet, they could be focusing on a good hand. If a player is better and becomes antagonistic in the chat box, he may be bluffing and hoping his show of ‘confidence’ will aid the bluff. Also watch for tilt.
Waiting for the big blind
If a player is too impatient to wait for the big blind, they are probably too impatient to wait for good hands. Expect him to be loose. If the player does wait, they could be patient or cheap.
Playing Style where you play few hands but bet aggressively when you do play. Plays about 20% of hands dealt. Known as the sharks of the poker table.
Tight Aggressive (TAG)
Playing Style with great patience and is usually profitable. Can you be pushed around by more aggressive players.
Tight Passive (TP)
Playing Style where you play most hands but call most bets. Typically see the river every time. Known as the fish of the poker table.
Loose Passive (LP)
Playing Style where you play most hands but often bet or raise. Can be profitable but is very gamble-y and can also loose a lot. The chips stacks are like a roller caoster.
Loose Aggressive (LAG)
