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Poker Tells Part 3 - Speed of Play
Online poker rooms limt the amount of time each player has to take action. Often,
the speed at which a player responds can be a good tell. Generally, a quick
bet is a sign of weakness. A delayed bet or action can be a sign of strength
since the player is spending time calculating how best to play what is perceived
to be a good or strong hand, how much to bet, etc. Keep an eye on how much time
it takes players to make their decision and take action and remember it at the
end of a hand. Then, when you get a chance to see their cards in a showdown,
verify what kinds of hands they act on slowly and what kinds of hands they act
quickly upon.
The instant call after you bet:
Most players who call your bet immediately have a weak calling
hand. These players want you to believe they have a stronger hand and hope that
you will not bet into them again.
The delayed check:
Most players who take longer than normal before checking to
you do not want you to bet. They are attempting to display strength because
they want to see the next card for free.
The delayed bet:
When an opponent thinks for a long time and then bets, they will usually be
holding a strong hand.
The instant bet/raise on the river:
The player who utilizes this move will usually be holding a very strong hand.
By raising or betting so quickly, they are trying to make you think they are
bluffing. This move can also be used on the turn and generally, though not as
frequently, denotes strength.
The bet into on the turn:
When a player has checked and called on the flop and then bets into you on the
turn, it can indicate weakness or that they've made their hand. This type of
bet often means that they picked up a draw or that they are semi-bluffing with
a draw they picked up on the flop. Strongly consider raising if you have a decent
hand.
What about your online play style? Do you exhibit these kinds
of online play behaviors and patterns? If so, try deliberately mixing things
up so that you're decision-making processes aren't so easy to spot and lock
onto, or simply take a similar amount of time for each action you make, preventing
people from drawing any kind of conclusions at all based upon timing.
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