How To Use Deception Tactics When Playing Online Poker
Posted on March 25, 2008 - Filed Under Arts and Entertainment
So, you got in the game and started playing. Of course, we all would like to gain as much advantage as possible against our opponents. The ways to do this are various. One of them is to play your opponent, in other words, to use some deception tactics that would lead him to make a mistake. How will he make the mistake ? By thinking that you have a better hand that you really do. But let’s get into more details, and I will share with you a few tips & tricks on how to play your opponent.
What do I mean by playing your opponent? Some of the things to consider:
• Play more hands against players with loose starting hand requirements and
fewer hands against tight players.
• Play more hands against players who play poorly after the flop.
• Don’t bluff very often against loose players and play aggressively against
tight players.
• Induce bluffs against loose aggressive players. Induce calls against tight
players.
• After the flop, tend to call, raise, and reraise your borderline hands against
aggressive, tricky opponents and fold against rocks who never bet or raise
without a strong hand.
• Note that the playing style of your opponent preflop is sometimes different
than after the flop.
• Generally try to sit to the left of maniacs and to the right of tight players.
• Mix up your strategies based on the flow of the game to keep your opponents off balance.
Go ahead and apply this to your game. I’d love to hear from you and how it worked out.
Rob has been plying online poker for over 6 years. Click Here to visit his site where he shares free tips and news on how to play online poker like a professional.
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