TILTING? When to Step Away from the Table
If you have been around poker for some time or even if you are new to the game, you have probably heard the word TILT. Basically being on TILT means that you aren’t thinking clearly or you are upset at something that occurred at the poker table. A few things that could set someone on TILT are :
1. Taking a Bad Beat – Getting your cash in the pot with the best hand only to be outdrawn by a worse hand
2. Being shown a Bluff – Sometimes after you fold your opponent will show his terrible hand which can trigger emotions of anger and frustration
3. Drunk Players at the Poker Table – Although it’s fun to play against people when they have been drinking as they tend to make errors, listening to them yap away is enough to upset anyone
4. Trash Talker at the Table – Many players use this strategy to get you upset. They constantly berate you at the table hoping to get an edge and make you do something stupid to lose all of your chips. (I’m really not a big fan of this approach, but it is effective for some)
That was just a few examples of things that can put you TILT. Don’t be scared to take a break from the table if you find yourself TILTING. Poker is all about trying to make good decisions based on the incomplete information that we have in front of us. If you’re not thinking correctly and making bad decisions then you stand a good chance to lose a lot of money. Being in the correct “Poker State of Mind” is very important to your long term poker success. Here are some other examples of things to avoid:
1. Avoid playing if you are Tired
2. Don’t play if you are drinking or have been drinking
3. Avoid watching TV while playing
4. Don’t answer emails or surf the web
I know sometimes poker can be long in between hands to play so we tend to do other things. If you are an onine player and find yourself getting bored, my suggestion would be to play a few tables at the same time. By playing more than 1 table it increases you chances of playing more hands and eliminating the possibilities of getting bored. If you find yourself not focussing and lacking concentration then you should probably quit for a bit. Don’t worry, there will always be a game waiting for you tomorrow.
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