65 Tips to Be a Winner at Poker (Part 2)

Continuation of our article: 65 Tips to Be a Winner at Poker (Part 1)

36. Explore your table image

If people think you never bluff, then bluff a lot. If they think you always bluff, then only bet with your best hands. Working on this point will definitely increase your profits a lot.

37. Study body language

You can never be sure about your opponents' cards, but if you can read people like you read books, their cards become irrelevant.

38. Train your poker face

Most of the time nothing too exciting happens, but when something extraordinary does occur or you have to make a difficult decision, it's important not to let it become obvious.

39. Act like a robot (in terms)

Always make the same moves, always bet the same way (not in terms of the amount!!!). Play as if you were doing a choreographed dance. But know how to change the rhythm if it's not working.

40. Make a blog

A poker blog is the perfect place to talk about your poker experiences with other people. The interaction and different perspectives that players can provide will improve your game.

41. Get rakeback

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42. Be a good observer of your opponents

The action never stops at the poker table. Every little event influences your opponents. You will only know HOW each little event influences them if you are an effective observer of what is happening around you.

43. Exploit other players' weaknesses

Don't forget that this should only be done in the game. If a player is very tight, adapt to his style. The same goes for a player who is very loose. Knowing how to adapt to the style of play and exploit the weaknesses of each style is one of the most important tips for being successful in poker.

44. NEVER TILT

First of all, this isn't very cool. Secondly, it completely ruins your game and can be quite costly. However, if your opponents think you're on tilt, you can use this against them and it can be quite profitable.

45. Calm down by playing Sit and Gos

If you find yourself getting tilted, stop playing cash games and start playing sit and go's. In these tournaments, you can relax and play multiple hands at a fixed price. This helps control potential future damage.

46. Don't seek revenge in poker

Some opponents will try to provoke you in order to distract you. Keep in mind that this is not personal, and don't make it personal. If you do, you will find that many of the decisions you make are not based on logical reasoning and wisdom, but rather on anger and an attempt to take down a player you don't like. The game becomes irrational.

47. Avoid unpleasant people

If there is someone you can't stand, there is a good chance that person will distract you and ruin your game.

48. Learn to play rare modes

While everyone tends to study and specialize in Hold'em, in other games these players are weaker. Don't forget that profit comes from bad plays by bad players.

49. Improve your attention

The more focused you are, the better you will play and the more you will win. Improve your concentration and calmness with meditation and other techniques.

50. Improve your endurance

The better you can handle tournaments that last hours and hours into the night, the better you will be able to play. Improving your stamina will allow you to play your best game for longer.

51. Study the mathematics of the game

By understanding the basic mathematics of the game, you will have a good guide to guide you when you need to make complicated decisions.

52. Practice your calculations

Poker math takes practice, and practicing the speed and efficiency of your calculations at a poker table will help you make a profit at poker.

53. Treat your spouse/boyfriend/family well

Feeling good and looking good increases your strength at the poker table. Living in conflict with the important people in your life can negatively influence your performance.

54. Be wise when playing multiple tables simultaneously

When you play multiple tables, your profit on each individual table will decrease a little because it is difficult to pay as much attention, but if you can focus and play well on multiple tables, your profit will increase significantly.

55. Manage your bankroll well

If you’re a regular gambler, you’ll know that there are “bad” streaks and “good” streaks. If your bankroll isn’t big enough to sustain periods of big losses, you won’t have the money to gamble… and therefore won’t be able to gamble.

56. Play multiple styles

Don't make it easy for your opponents to figure out your style. If it's not working, try out other playstyles to better adapt to each situation.

57. Learn to fold

Folding a good hand can be very difficult. Don't call bets simply out of curiosity. When you start folding losing hands, your profits go up.

58. One dollar saved = two dollars earned

Saving has been an important way to ensure profit since before the pyramids were built. If you can't win a hand, then don't just throw your money away.

59. Get used to bluffing

Bluffing shouldn't be a super exciting adventure that takes your breath away. Bluffing should be a normal procedure and should be as natural as breathing. When you can bluff without even noticing, you'll play better.

60. Don't bluff against weak players

There's no point in trying to bluff against bad players who won't let go of your hands and who will call you with almost anything. Don't insist on doing this, because it won't work.

61. Don't expect too much from bad players

Creative plays and forward thinking won't work against opponents who don't understand game theory. If your opponent plays ABC, play ABCD.

62. Understand your table image

If you understand how you are perceived at the table, you can predict what your opponents will do. If you can predict what they will do and when they will bet, you will profit greatly.

63. Have a party, live your life

Poker is not your life. Put down your laptop every now and then and enjoy life. Doing so will make you feel much better about poker. You shouldn't focus on the game, after all, it's just a game. Don't take it too seriously, because you might realize that at some point poker can get boring and it's worth spending extra hours on your job than playing a boring game.

64. Odds are a guide

Don’t get too hung up on the numbers. They are important, but it’s also important to let your intuition do the talking. Once you understand the odds, stop thinking about them too much and don’t let them completely control your game.

65. Prepare for defeats

To be a winner, it is important to know that sometimes the cards will not help you and you need to know how to deal with that. 1% chance of victory for the opponent is enough for you to lose all your money, and you need to know how to accept failure and move on.

Source: an adaptation of the grinder manifesto made by user TostesBr from the Poker Tips Forum