Serious Poker Is No Lure For Poker Fish

It is not uncommon to see professionals regularly playing medium stakes adopt the sulky bully persona

. With the somber shades-and-cap, unsmiling, untalkative Tulkinghorn image you are not only likely to attract other and better skilled shadow-warriors, but, looking like a scarecrow, you are likely also to scare away those players who would otherwise constitute the bulk of your overall income.

Generally speaking, the amateur is looking for a game among people as gregarious as he is. For him, the game is not a way to make real money but a means to a few hours of fun in a social setting. It may be someone escaping from the routine of the office, or a player tired of online poker and seeking that human touch. They are looking for a table with a relaxed, congenial atmosphere and don't care so much about winning or losing. They are attracted to tables where people are enjoying each other.

The professional actually seeking to earn money at the game is going to love a table like that. All those Fish! Each one won't donate a lot to his income, but they will steadily provide the pro with a stream of cash while enjoying the society of amiable people. They will linger, make risky bets, and lose more while being entertained.

The intimidating table full of folks that don't talk to each other, don't look at each other and have created a somber atmosphere will keep the amateur far, far away.

The amateur is seeking the opposite of the above. He wants good conversation, friendly company, and a table where the players compliment each other on good play. This table engenders a feeling of warm fuzziness and trust for the amateur and will suck him right in. They will return to this table again and happily lose money to you. Remember they are seeking entertainment not an income.

The professional will keep these weaker players in a good mood and enjoying themselves while he fleeces them for as much as he can. He will make them believe that luck is on their side and, of course, it will be occasionally, such is the nature of luck. The pro will never emit signs of disgust or indifference. He will not be arrogant or intimidating. He also wants everyone to have a good time at his game.

This gregarious, relaxed persona is not necessarily born to the expert players. They learn it along with the skills and techniques of the game and practice, practice, practice. This allows them to manipulate situations to their advantage while projecting a very positive and entertaining experience for the little fishies that took their bait. And, the fishies will thank them for providing them with such an entertaining time at the table.

by: Thomas Kearns

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