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At the poker table a player’s ability to read his opponents and analyze them is of the upmost importance. The best players are masters of the psychology of poker. These types of poker players have an uncanny ability to accurately analyze both their own actions and the actions of their opponents. Here is some information on understanding poker psychology and identifying the types of players you’re likely to encounter.
Armed with this crucial understanding it is possible to turn an opponent’s behavior against them in any given game.

Poker player types fall into two broad categories: LOOSE and TIGHT. Within these categories, the styles of poker players can be described as AGGRESSIVE or PASSIVE.

A LOOSE player may not have much concrete experience, or he may just be looking for the thrill of winning as the underdog. LOOSE players usually believe in luck, rather than skill. This type of poker player will take huge risks and stay in a game even if his hand is weak.

A LOOSE - AGGRESSIVE player isn’t reluctant to bet or raise, even with a weak hand. He overplays the bluff and his inexperience makes him vulnerable to huge losses.

A LOOSE - PASSIVE player will behave the same whether his hand is weak or strong, making him difficult to judge. This type of player often checks or calls instead of betting or raising.

A TIGHT player is usually more disciplined and experienced; he relies on skill and experience rather than luck. A TIGHT player does not want to enter into the risks of the game. TIGHT players call or bet only when they feel they have an extremely good chance of winning.

A TIGHT - AGGRESSIVE player is very selective about the hands he plays. When he feels he is ahead he will make large bets in order to push players with weaker hands off their draws.

A TIGHT - PASSIVE player will almost never bluff. Do not mistake this players unwillingness to raise as weakness, his passive play often tends to incline aggressive players to over bet their bluffs.

The best professional poker players develop an almost instinctive understanding of these player types and this understanding will be used to his advantage. Amateur and recreational players who want to improve their game would do well to grasp these basics of human poker psychology.
Last Updated on Thursday, 12 February 2009 05:12
 

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