Archive for April 4th, 2009

Sharp players may play differently against other players than they will against you (2009-4-4)

It is possible that sharp players will play differently against other players than they would against you. If you are a decent player yourself, the sharp players will likely know this and play against you accordingly. They may bet for value against weak calling stations, but would not when you are their opponent. They may [...]

Getting a sense of opponent’s pattern of play (2009-4-4)

In order to identify how players play, you should get a sense of their pattern of play. Players tend to be consistent with their styles, so if you observe their play, you will have a better idea of what you are up against in future hands. Here are a few things to watch for and [...]