The Ability To Read A Player: An Essential Poker Skill
published on 03/01/10 at 7:52 am
I have done very well for myself at this game of ours. Yes, I have math skills. Yes, I have discipline. Yes, I have a love and respect for the game. But most importantly, I have the God given ability to read a player. The truth is we all have tells. Yes, I will repeat it. We ALL have tells. Even I, even Phil, even Chris, everyone. I had made a lot of money over the years by applying these skills at the poker table. More importantly though, I have saved a substantial fortune by knowing to lay down what was the nuts on the flop and is now a suicide hand on the turn. (more…)
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