Observing Casino Poker Tells

Any player who knows even a little bit about live Poker play knows the importance of tells in the game. However, there is more to tells than what is usually depicted on television and the movies.

The most important thing that you must understand is that the meaning of Poker tells for one type of player is not necessarily applicable or suitable for another. This is such a fundamental concept, and one that all beginners must strive to understand.

For instance, the following tells can be seen in a weak or new player; trying to stifle a smile by drinking water is a sign of having a strong hand; the trembling hand is a classic Poker tell of someone who is nervous, and someone who is trying very hard to intimidate you is definitely bluffing.

New players also have certain Poker tells that you will notice when they are thinking of betting hard or making a raise. These include looking at their chips after the flop, because they realize that they may have hit.

These Poker tells you can detect in new and weak players and the meaning of those tells as suggested above is almost always accurate. However, you should be aware that these traits are also utilized by other more knowledgeable players, albeit as reverse tells.

Thus, someone who is trying to stop himself from smiling is actually holding a K4 off suit. By the same token, a seasoned player who is trying to stare you down is not bluffing, but is actually holding the monster hand.

This naturally means that Poker tells can be more difficult to read when you are facing more skilled players. However, there are ways that you can detect it. First, any change or deviation from the norm, will signify something. The way to determine what it means is by simply observing what happens next.

Once you see this, you will be able to read them more easily, because players have a tendency to repeat it. After playing for several hours, players will usually be tired and play Poker in a more or less automated manner, or get into a rhythm.

Finally, remember that the more you play and gain experience, the easier you will find it to read Poker tells. Always start, whenever possible, with new players and you will then be able to go and read the more skilled ones. Eventually, through experience, you will be able to read more easily.