What Makes A Good Poker Player?

Question

It's something I've been thinking about and I'm considering taking it up as a new hobby. And why do they wear sunglasses? Can very good players pick up things from their opponents eyes?

Answer 1

Experience and guts make a good player

Is that true about chuck norris? that was so funny

Answer 2

unpredicable wildy risky moves and have a  funny face not a boring poker face

Answer 3

yes  eyes are the window to the soul

you should read up on body  language

what faciel expressions  revel

habits or movements  when some  one is lyeing

are you being set up to beleive they are lying  when there not

voice fluctuation

Possible even  speach and a drama class is in order for you

Top Ten Tells

What is a Poker Tell? A tell is any habit, behavior, or physical reaction, that gives other players more information about your hand. The following are tips supplied to PokerTop10 by the pros, and can apply against novice or advanced players. Remember, in poker there are many contradictions and exceptions to the rule. Also, experienced pros will give out false tells to fool players.

1. Watch the Eyes

This is why many pros wear sunglasses or visors/caps when playing, they know that the eyes rarely lie. For example, many players can't help but stare at big hole cards, so their length of time peeking is longer. Conversely, if a player is looking to steal the pot, he may look to his left to see if the remaining players, who haven't yet acted, have quickly glanced at their cards and are likely to fold. Another example, a player may try to ask you questions about your hand, knowing that people rarely can "look someone straight in the eyes" while being dishonest.

2. Facial Expression

Again, many pros try to disguise their entire face by wearing a cap and looking downward. This is to avoid the classic stare-down that poker pros are famous for. They may try to study your face for nervousness (detecting a weak hand), or even look for repetitive characteristics like a body "tic". You may have obvious unhappiness in your face when your hand is weak, and conversely, you may show a contrasting show of confidence when your hand is strong.

3. Weak is Strong/Strong is Weak

In its most simplistic form, this usually applies to novice players but frequently applies to pros as well. Basically, players like to be actors, and when they have a monster hand they tend to look disinterested. For example: "Oh, is it my turn to act" or "Oh I guess I will play these cards". Alternatively, a player increasing the level of his voice while raising the pot, and trying to look intimidating.. may be running a bluff.

4. Anxiety

Anxiety typically occurs in people when they are confronted, or anticipating confrontation. Psychologists call this the "Fight or Flight" stimulus response, which links back to the days when we were cavemen/cavewomen. Physical changes happen including flexing of muscles, eye pupil dilation, palpitating heart rate, dry throat. In poker, when someone has a big hand they are typically ready for confrontation and can exhibit some of these characteristics. You may see the chest expanding abnormally, or you may notice the players voice become slightly higher as he makes a comment. Some of the top players in the game will stare at the vein on the top-side of your face for blood pressure changes. During a bluff, the player may demonstrate anxiety, but if he knows he will fold the hand if re-raised (non-confrontational end) may look quite comfortable.

5. Trembling Hands

Also, a byproduct of anxiety, beware of a player whose hands are shaking, this nervousness can represent a big hand.

6. Glance at Chips

Again, relating to the eyes. It is common for players to quickly glance at their chips if they connect with the board after a Flop. This may be a subconscious reaction, but the player is already planning his attack.

7. Peeking Hole Cards on Flop

Some players will take another look at their hole cards when, for example, the board is showing a potential 3 card flush draw. Typically, the player is looking to see if one of his cards is connecting, because he remembers only that the two cards are different suits.

8. Repetitive Betting Patterns

Usually the most revealing tells are based on the way a player habitually bets during particular situations. For example, maybe the player always checks when he has made the nuts, or a player may regularly fold after being re-raised.

9. Body Posture/Attitude

Some players show obvious changes in their posture based on their attitude/hand strength. For instance, you may notice their shoulders drop/slump when they are not confident (weak hand). Conversely, you may notice the player is very attentive and sitting in an erect position when he has strength. You may also notice that a player who bluffs a lot, leans forward in a confrontational way... remember Strong is Weak!

10. Chip Stacking

When you first sit down at a table, study the way the players stack their chips. Although it is a generalization, loose aggressive players typically maintain unorganized/sloppy stacks, while tight conservative players keep well organized/neat stacks.





The ole saying never let them see you sweat

Be consestant   by either doing the same motions over and over

or by being totally eradic

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Answer 4

One characteristic not mentioned is PATIENCE. you will need this in bucket loads.

Then:

Intuition

A fast mathematical brain

Bottle

And loads of experience!

If you havent got at least 3 of the above your on to a loser!

Answer 5

I love Jimba K's answer, But he forgot that Chuck also used the questionable round house kick to the face, it was a close ruling and he was almost disqualified.

Poker is fun, but don't get in over your head, the number one rule to poker is don't bet more than you can afford to loose. Read a few books on odds and if your playing strip poker, make sure your opponents are drunk.

Answer 6

the expression in people's eyes tells if they have a good hand or not

and if you have a great poker face you will clean up

Answer 7

I think poker is a great game aswell.

A good poker player knows when to bluff at the right times.

They also keep straight faces and never give anything away.

Sunglasses stop opponents from reading your strategies and expressions by covering the main feature that gives everything away- the eyes. If your not wearing sunglasses make sure you keep a straight face and always act serious.

I hope this helps you with your hobby, and have fun!

Answer 8

you have to have a good poker face and really know how to play the game. You need to know when to fold and when it's worth taking a risk

Answer 9

All you need to know is...if you get to the table and can't spot the loser straight away...you're the loser.

Answer 10

because people know when you've got good hands for instance your eyes can smile which that would mean you got somethin good

theres a nac to poker sometimes its in your blood

Answer 11

I once a knew a pro poker player. he said the key was the poker face. but he said what was more important was being able to read other people!

Answer 12

just get a really good poker face

Answer 13

Chuck Norris has the greatest Poker-Face of all time. He won the 1983 World Series of Poker, despite holding only a Joker, a Get out of Jail Free Monopoloy card, a 2 of clubs, 7 of spades and a green #4 card from the game UNO.