This hand might be worth the bother.

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:11:25 +0000

CATEGORY:
Sudden Interest.

DESCRIPTION:
This player has been sitting back with his arms folded, watching the world go by. He’s winning and doesn’t want to risk much of his profit. Suddenly, he receives a jack for his face-up card in seven stud. Extending his arm, and still leaning back, he looks at his hole cards. Then, suddenly, he begins to adjust his posture, shuffling until he is sitting straighter and leaning somewhat forward.

MOTIVATION:
He is unconsciously preparing to get involved.

RELIABILITY:
Weak players = 77% Average players = 65% Strong players = 55%
VALUE PER HOUR:
$1 limit = $0.15 $10 limit = $0.33 $100 limit = $0.75

DISCUSSION:
It’s a mistake to think a player who suddenly adjusts his posture is acting in a manner he hopes will mislead you. Much more frequently, the player is unaware of his action, particularly if he’s a novice. You can substantiate this by noting the times when players adjust their postures; you’ll discover that it’s usually when they are not conscious that you’re watching them, making it unlikely that they’re acting. Furthermore, the adjustment will usually be brief-also indicating the player isn’t trying to draw attention to himself. The exact strength of this seven-stud player’s hand depends somewhat on the cards of his opponents, his position relative to the first bettor and how heavy the action is so far. What we do know is that he likes his cards.

BEST STRATEGY:
Unless this man holds a strong speculative hand, such as king, queen, jack of the same suit, he probably has at least a pair of jacks. It’s likely that he has a buried pair even higher than jacks or even three of a kind. So plan your tactics accordingly, enter the pot with caution and don’t try to bluff.

Try this strategy at the reliable online poker sites.

Sudden Interest

admin — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:06:53 +0000

Always be alert for a player who suddenly perks up and plays a pot. Usually it takes a genuine hand to rouse a player from a lethargic condition and get him interested in gambling. Often a player will be daydreaming or leaning back, content to wait for the good hands (usually because he’s winning). Look! Suddenly, he leans forward and adjusts his posture. He may merely squirm on his chair until he’s sitting slightly straighter. This kind of mannerism means the player has a decent hand and is preparing to play.

Also, if he’s humming or whistling (handled under Post 8—The Sounds of Tells) and then mysteriously stops, it’s very likely he holds a hand that pleases him. Normally players who are involved in conversation and then fall silent or lose their ability to form meaningful sentences are about to play a hand.

Those are some signs of sudden interest.
Thу man may be leaning back, relaxing. He is most probably not likely to play the next pot. Contrast that posture to the following…

It’s a good idea to check these tips in free poker rooms.