Poker Strategy

The Big Time: A Long Haul of Losses

Not every player out there in the world of poker deserves a shot at the big time; which involves sitting at tables near the pros and being up against a very large stake of money. But any player who thinks they are a somebody in the game of poker needs to step up at some point during their career and take a shot in the professional game world. There is no way of knowing whether you are good enough to be big time or not unless you are there already.

Many very skilled veterans of the sport never even see the light of day when it comes to professional poker; meaning there are hundreds upon thousands of players who have been more skilled than you that never made it big time. This doesn’t mean however that you won’t have a chance; but the first step to improving your game is overcoming your plan to bath in a gold plated bath-tub and swim in a sea of money.

Most players that start out in the world of professional poker live on the very bottom; sometimes scraping their last bit of life savings just to get another round of cards in. Professional poker buy-ins are very big deals these days with some starting off over $200,000. Who exactly out there just has $200,000 dollars sitting around available to use in order to jump into a game they are uncertain of winning?

Especially considering the times; practically no one does.

Needless to say; you will never know how skilled you actually are at the game until you jump into a professional career even if only for a short period of time. It should be noted that poker is up to chance; meaning even if you are a profitable player, or skilled enough to bring in a profit, chances are a majority of the time you will end up empty handed. This means all players need to make sure they have a bankroll that can compensate for losing over a long period. As with most anything out there you need to anticipate the future; if you anticipate losing and have enough cash to back yourself up then you will be golden.

It is a rare feat to enter the professional world of poker and win in your first few games; if it does happen most of the attributing factor likely would be beginner’s luck which in turn is rare. That does not mean that if you are skilled enough you can’t pull in a win the first time you hit a professional grade poker table, but it just means that more than likely you won’t. In other words, don’t go there expecting to win.

It is important not to get discouraged by a loss either. Even in the peon games you played outside the professional world you lost sometimes as well; that is life. Take a hit and keep going, especially in the professional world where you will take many big hits that could certainly knock even some of the greatest potential players out.

With that said in some instances you won’t be required to put even a cent down to make it big-time. That more specifically involves satellite poker tourneys. These tournaments are hosted by professional poker vets and offer the chance to play in the pro world to those who win the tourney. Sometimes satellite tourneys are free and at other times they include a small buy in; either way they equal a great chance to try your hand at making it to the big time world. Most satellite tourneys are difficult because they have a maximum amount of individuals who are allowed in which exists in great numbers. This in turn means you will have to play a very lengthy tournament in order to even come close to the final table; which in any event won’t ensure you win the entire tournament. This provides a great way to test yourself under pressure however because these exact odds are the type you will face in the professional world.

Only the first place winner takes home the gold.

Yes of course figuratively speaking this is wrong; second third and even many places down take home money as well in different tourneys but the biggest bankroll given always lies with the first place winner. Second place winnings and down often isn’t enough to make back what time, effort and money you put in the game; in some cases you may not even make back your buy in.

The place to shoot for then is first; which means the odds are completely stacked against you especially in a tournament listing over five-hundred accepted applicants and players. The bigger tourneys include higher stakes and more people; and the scary thought is that all of those people are considered pros and not just the usual lackeys you’re used to being up against at a regular casino table.

Life in the fast lane is tough; but for those who are there they claim it is very worth it. So I declare to those who like to shout how much skill they have at the game of poker; give the professional world a try.

Just keep a mindset that a good majority of the time you will lose and be prepared; that way eventually when you gain enough experience to hit your big-time streak you are in the positive because you prepared yourself for a long haul of losses.

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Poker, Satellite Poker Tourneys

One Very Overlooked Advantage in Online Poker

Arguably one of the best features introduced into online poker is the ability to take notes on opponents and other players. This feature is often highly over-looked and rarely used when it should be.

What if you could go back in time and leave yourself a note about opponents? Would it help you increase your bankroll in the future? One way to answer that question is to use the note feature that most online venues offer and write down helpful tips, strategies, and information on opponents that will give you the advantage.

Following every big play there is usually a time where you analyze your opponents in your thoughts. Did you notice they bluff nearly every play? Do they like to check bet quite often? Are they a little too ambitious with their chips? There are many great observations about your opponents to keep in mind throughout the entire game, but what about when the game is over? There is no way for you to remember those observations you made weeks, months or even years later when you play that same opponent again. Because online poker is filled with regular players who are on day and night; chances are you will run across the same player once or twice during your online poker gaming. This is precisely when previously recorded notes come into play.

After every big move you should take clear and concise notes on observations you have made about particular opponents at the table. Notes can always be edited later, or even deleted, if you find out the observation does not necessarily fit anymore. Over time, much like you would find at a casino, you will begin to come across more regular players and bump into them more often at different tables. Jotting down some of the player’s habits, weaknesses, or even strengths will help you in the long run. For instance say you come across a player you met at a table months before who is incredibly skilled at bluffing, you can check your notes on the player and use this information to make a decision on big-pot hands. If your note clearly states the information you need and you are sure you can understand it then you will be patting yourself on the back in the future when it comes in handy.

There is no greater relief than finding concise notes you wrote at an earlier date about an opponent you are currently going head to head with. In many cases it can save your hand, and even you’re bankroll.
Something to keep in mind however about taking notes involves a few simple, but very important aspects. First thing to keep in mind is that the notes should be very clear and that you can fully understand their meaning. There is no problem at all with using acronyms and abbreviations for your wording, just make sure you know what you’re talking about and can understand it later when you read it. Finding a note with strange and alien symbols scrawled all over won’t do you any good at all later. The second thing to keep in mind is that the note should be short, and concise. As is obvious, hands in online poker are timed to move the game along at a steady speed. You’re going to need time after reading the note to decide what to do with the information, so writing a 1200 word note is just going to waste time and make you lose money in the long run. Shorten every phrase and sentence up as much as possible, and don’t write out a paragraph where you can fit in one or two sentences; in other words paraphrase as much as possible.

One additional use of the note feature can relate to your mood, and overall success in any given game. Poker is a tough game to play, and remain focused on especially if you’re in a particularly cross mood. Sometimes it’s great to look at notes and see an amusing or funny comment. This will help lift a bad mood or even generate extra attention to detail where it didn’t exist before. No one else can see or access your personal notes, so there’s no need to worry about opponents seeing personal and sometimes embarrassing comments to yourself. Opponents aren’t even alerted that you are writing a note about them. Use this to your advantage and take some great notes when applicable and don’t even hesitate when you have the chance to jot down a quick, amusing little comment for later.

Finding a self-written note designed to lift up your spirits will almost certainly make any bad-mood get better, and any boring and lengthy poker game seem that much more amusing. The note feature is there for a reason, so use it as much as possible and consider it the advantage that might just give you that extra edge over your opponents in the long run.

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Bluff, casino, Online Poker, Poker

One Strategy to Rule Them All

Poker advice is everywhere. There are hundreds upon thousands of books that lay out strategies and tips for playing the game, there are magazines galore that each have their own poker advice column, and there are websites all over the net. Every form of media has an example of poker advice; videos, podcasts, blogs, websites, articles, books, magazines, it’s everywhere! Novices’ and beginners’ can also hire game coaches to learn faster, get quick and simple advice from a number of pros, and can even boast to be a pro thanks to online poker if they play often. It’s all great, but there is one thing to keep in mind; there is no one way to play the game of poker. The term “One Strategy to rule them all”, doesn’t exist anywhere in the world of poker.

Poker or card games in general, have been around since the 15th century. Wow…that’s quite a ways back in history isn’t it? Just think about how many players have reinvented new ways to play the game. Historically speaking Omaha can even be considered fairly new. But no matter what game is played, poker is poker; so how could there possibly be a chance that there is no one specific way to play?

Often, players who have come to know the game of poker well have learned to place opponents and other players in certain categories. There are many of these categories that opponents and players fall into in order to classify their particular skill at the game; for example here’s a few: There’s the scared fish that rarely bets or calls, and when he/she does they fold right away as soon as they sense danger, even when it may not be there. There is the terribly underrated novice that can often pull a good play from his/her sleeve and actually does understand the important aspects of the game but is not quite on par with veteran status yet. There is the slimy loud-mouth or bragger that usually thinks they are an extreme poker pro, but really doesn’t have any skill at the game whatsoever. This list can go on and on, but the fact remains that all of these categories and classifications so to speak are very broad. Some players may fall perfectly between categories, and others may play the game with a mixed bunch of aspects from a number of classifications. The main point being made here is that no one player is the same, no matter how similar they play or what category they can be placed into.

One saying that holds true in the world of poker, much like it does in the real world is; “what works for some, may not work for others”. Some players may be very aggressive, and may go all-in quite often and they remain successful where other players can’t. Some players may check bet more often and pull in tons of cash, while others rarely even use the strategy. Some players may hold back more chips no matter what cards they have, and still bank out with plenty of cash, while others just lose it all using the same technique. It basically means that every player will have different ways to play the game and be successful. This is attributed to the fact that everyone has their own set of strengths and weaknesses. It is also important to note that over time players’ change, much like they do in life. Players in a late stage of their poker career will not play the same as they would in a novice or earlier stage. This is mainly due to experience, and knowledge built up over time.

Because players’ constantly change and adapt, they never truly fall into these “categories” that have been made up to classify a broad range of players. This does not mean that you can’t use the category strategy (classifying opponents) to play the game; on the contrary if it works then use it. This simply means that, as stated above, no one player is truly like another.

That’s fine and dandy but what does all of this have to do with poker advice? The answer is very simple.

The people who write the poker advice columns, make the strategy movies, post tips on blogs and so on and so forth, are biased. The reason I say they are biased is because they are simply reporting strategies that work well for them when they are playing the game. This same concept holds true for pros and veterans of the sport. If every player has a different successful strategy for playing the game that works for them, then how does it make sense for the advice they give to work for everyone? I’m sorry to let you down guys (this is for you vets out there), but as time goes on the game evolves just as much as the players participating do and strategies that didn’t work before all of a sudden will; just like some that do work now, no longer will work correctly at a later time. Take the differences between online poker and real table poker for example; there are many things you can’t do at a real table that you can while playing online and vice versa.

Just because Joe Blow the super pro says that playing aggressively will earn you a large stack doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for you. That is the way Joe Blow plays, and while he may be successful at it, you might not have the skills or knowledge to do the same. The same idea means that just because he is trying to teach you, doesn’t mean it will work after you know how to play his way.

Poker advice must be taken in moderation, especially if you already are plenty successful because of the current way you are playing. Sometimes changing up game strategies even a little can be deadly in the long run, just like sometimes it can help you cash in big. It all depends on how YOU play the game of poker, and YOUR strengths and weaknesses.

This doesn’t necessarily mean you should stop reading or searching for poker advice on a constant basis; it just means you need to be aware what type of player you are and where your individual strengths remain. This in turn means that if you read an advice column that talks about using one of your weaknesses to play the game then you can be sure you probably won’t win much money when using that particular person’s strategy; that is exactly why these problems of ours are called “weaknesses”. They are OUR weaknesses not someone else’s, and that person sitting opposite might have the exact same aspect that is a strength, instead of a weakness.

So, one thing to keep in mind when reading your daily poker advice columns is that just because the article tells you a particular strategy works great doesn’t mean it will for you, and it doesn’t mean that you should change your game to compensate for what was mentioned. Every player is different regardless of how similar two players may act in a game; and every player has their own set of strategies that are successful. If you have your strategies that work, then use them and don’t discard ‘em just because of Joe Blow the super pro and his biased advice. There is no individual, certain and all powerful way to play the game of poker; there are many.

The saying with poker might as well be, “NO Strategy to Rule Them All” because in essence every strategy could work if used correctly.

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Ideals to Steer Clear of

When playing a game of chess there are many things you steer clear of doing, because if you make the wrong moves or use the wrong strategies it will ultimately cause your loss in the end. For instance, you never throw your queen out in the open early on in the game; if she is taken things may as well be over for you. As with chess the same holds true for poker. There are many different problems that can arise while playing that every good player needs to avoid.

Probably the most harrowing of ideals that one must never come across while playing poker; involves enticing the mind to only think short term. Often, players only look at the hand in play rather than look further down the line and see the big picture. The simple fact remains, if you pull in money and win the pot you have won the hand; it doesn’t necessarily matter how a player did it; just that they did. In the long run a win, is always a reel in of cash; and consistent wins over time are what every good player needs; whether the win is big or small. That means a very long string of losses, or even a few losses can be worse over the long run than originally anticipated. The key, especially for poker novices’, is to practically remain stingy with your chips during the first rounds of the game and pull in wins when you can, this ensures that your stack remains full. But no matter how large your stack is, it is very important to remember that keeping a long term mindset is exactly one huge way to win the game of poker.

Poker can be very stressful and very frustrating at times but is important to always keep your cool. Therefore another ideal that all poker players should keep their distance from involves excessively letting emotions and feelings spill out. Because Poker is a game of decisions, and every move must be planned carefully just like in the game of chess, it is important poker players keep a clear mind at all times. If you lose a few hands and then let emotions and your anger get the best of you, then your decisions will go nowhere and end up losing you more money and eventually the game. Every decision must be approached very carefully; however the decisions must be also made concisely. Keep a clear mind devout of excessive emotion, and you will be on the path to winning more poker games.

Yet another form of emotion arises when players think they “feel” their hand’s individual strength. Consider this an emotion that should never be followed. Gut feelings should not be followed through unless a hand has a very good chance of being the strongest at the table. Poker will always remain a game of odds, mathematical odds to be exact; therefore emotions and feelings will never reign in the world of poker skill. Every good poker player knows that a hand should not be played unless it has good odds of winning, and that is exactly how every hand in poker should be played. Assess the odds as soon as your hand is dealt, and do so every time a new flop is turned. If there’s a good chance you have the strongest hand at the table, then you decide whether to call or bet.

Another problem that must quickly be eliminated is the fact that many players end up playing and backing too many hands before the flop. Often when these players do make a mistake and keep playing a weak hand, they stick with the hand too far past the flop and throw away most of their chips. Both instances cause big problems in the long run, and both are mistakes that need to be pushed aside as soon as possible. Players, especially poker novices’, need to get in the swing of folding most hands pre-flop. Even if the blind or bet to stay in is small, over time a lot of small bets equals a big number out of the total percentage of a stack. 20-25% of all hands are the maximum any player should be playing. Don’t overplay a hand either. Often a player mistakes a weak hand for a strong one just because there are face cards involved. Face cards don’t always mean you have one of the strongest hands; pertaining to the flop a face card may even earn you the lowest possible hand at the table. If the flop is thrown down by the dealer and you still have nothing in your hand, then fold. Don’t keep playing with nothing because that will lose you more money than it should. In long term senses losing any amount of money is bad; therefore learn to be careful with your betting and calling.

To sum it all up, basically poker players (even some veterans) need to learn to eliminate ideals and problems with their game that cause them to lose in the long run. A few of the most important problems in the average game includes thinking short term only, letting emotions get the best of you, following a “gut feeling”, playing too many cards pre-flop, and sticking with too many hands after the flop has been dealt. At least one of these problems may pertain to you individually; if that is true then you need to push it aside as soon as possible. Don’t let these problems affect your long term game, and most of all don’t let them affect your stack size.

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Chess, Poker

How to Bud a Large Pot Into Fruition

What is the number one surefire way to get tons of money in poker?

Create large pots.

Doing so however, is easier said than done.

There are plenty of different ways to bet after you’ve been dealt an awesome hand; some ways are correct, while others are wrong. The trick is, not only using the correct methods, but using them at the correct time. Some of the best methods to use are check raising, over-betting, betting consistently, and just plain leaving the betting up to opponents. Now that list is out of the way, when exactly should those methods be used?

Let’s start with check raising. Check raising, also known as check betting, can be a very powerful move if used in the correct manner, and at the perfect time. For those who don’t know, Check betting is when you check to let your opponent bet, and then raise once the turn comes back around to you. The check betting method can create very large pots especially if you can get your opponent to bet hefty; it can also create large pots if there are a number of opponents still in the round. Check betting however can have quite a few complications so it should only be used if you are sure that your opponent will bet on their turn. If your opponent simply checks instead of betting, this drops out an extra set of betting time and thus lessens the overall pot total. Check betting is also a very strong sign of poker skill when used correctly; most poker novice’s either can’t handle the move or use it incorrectly. Therefore a successful check bet move might cause your opponents to run for the hills. If they notice a hint of excessive poker strengths they might be more tempted to back out on you more in the future as well. It is important to note the fact that check betting often will cause the move to lose its power effect; meaning that your opponents will learn quickly you are only check raising with a good hand. This can cause dangerous side effects.

Another method to help start budding large pots into fruition involves a term called Over-Betting. Over-betting is when a player simply does just that; they bet a considerable amount more than they should on any one turn. Over-betting can be both extremely effective, and extremely dangerous. It must, by all means, be used in moderation. There is a rather old theory that helps this move in some circumstances; way back when players used to believe that if a player was over-betting they were without a doubt bluffing. In some cases this may hold true; but for the most part poker has evolved and this no longer correlates. Some players’ and even some veterans still believe this is true. After all, why would a player bet a huge amount if they have a good hand; the player obviously wants to keep his/her opponents in the round therefore it would be more likely they would bet small. This type of thinking is one track minded, and it would be best if you stay far away from it; as for your opponents, let’s hope they still believe in that theory. Regardless, the over-betting method should be used carefully, and must seem seemingly random to opponents. If a player over-bets and an opponent calls with a stronger hand; there could be a very large sum of money lost. The point to using these methods however, is using them when you think that you have the strongest hand at the table, therefore in theory you should practically win the hand. Over-betting is also a strong move that can force weak players into folding or giving up.

On the other hand, betting smaller in a more consistent manner can also create a large pot over time. This method ensures that at least one of your opponents will stay in the round, provided they have a strong enough hand. In order to create a large pot however you must bet all three streets, the flop, and the river. If you miss a chance to bet than pot will be reduced that much more. This can also enable you to go all-in, depending on your total stack, over an extended period of time instead of throwing all your chips in at once. This will be due to the fact that after betting every turn, your hand might be small enough to go all-in without having to over-bet. The consistent betting method should be used against weaker opponents, and in situations where you believe betting large would knock most of your opponents out. The weaker opponents will generally jump out before the flop, they will see your consistent betting as a threat while the stronger and more skilled players may see it as a cautious move and will take the bait. If used correctly, the consistent betting method could earn you the most money out of every method listed here.

The final method, involves letting your opponents make the bets. This is not recommended in many situations, and can pretty much waste a large amount of premium betting time if gauged incorrectly. It is to be used for a table of extremely weak or extremely stingy poker players. These tables are encountered often enough however to make this method matter. The trick is, tailoring your opponents to believe you are a terrible player or novice. They will bet almost every turn, and your only move will need to be a call of their bets, or a raise. This will create a very large pot, and reap in extensive rewards only if you are at the right table. If you are sitting at a table of vets or pros, this method should never be used.

In a matter of no time, if you hone your skill at these methods than you will find the pots growing considerably larger at every table you participate at. Most importantly, learn to shuffle up your library of poker moves, and keep your opponents guessing what and why you are doing what you are. Good poker players often win because they are so unpredictable at times; not unpredictable in a reckless sense, but in a professional sense.

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Check Betting, Check Raising, Large Pots, Over-Betting, Poker

Friend or Foe

To play with friends or not to play with friends, that is the question.

In a serious game of poker sometimes it can be great to have a close friend who is just as skilled at the game sitting nearby, and at other times it can just create more difficulties.

A friend nearby can be great in many situations, but should never be kept around if you are looking to maximize your win profits. It holds true that most players do their best at the game when they are in an exceptional, or calm, mood. Friends provide a great way to relieve stress and pass the lengthy and boring time in-between good hands. Friends can also help out when you have tough decisions to make or need straightforward and blunt advice. Not to mention the fact that they provide an extra set of eyes to recall some of the more important hands and strategies of the game, this is great help especially afterwards when you’re reviewing how well you did. Gossip and conversation between you and your friend could even lure some of your opponents into losing interest on the current hand. Friends can also pull you aside or shut you off if you start falling into a losing trap, that way you never toss away too much cash.

A friend can however, be very bad in other situations especially when you are trying to maximize your win profit. It is important to note that a friend sitting nearby pulls from the overall total pot collection of everyone at the table. You will never want to go up against a friend or even pull from their stack, in fact in most cases you are going to want to back your friend so they can win as well. The biggest downside of this however is that your friend’s stack will keep getting bigger, and the amount of off limit cash that belongs to them will pull more and more money out of play because you might as well call your friend’s stack invisible money; you’re never going to attempt to take it from them (If you do, then chances are you’re a little more coldhearted than I assumed). Not to mention the fact that you can’t bluff against a friend who knows you well, or shoot big bets out when you’re friend is still in the round. If you’re trying to pull big cash from your opponent’s stacks it will affect your friend eventually. Friends are also a terrible choice if they do not know the game very well; they can become extremely clumsy and get in the way quite a bit if that is the case.

Next time you feel up to a casual game of poker to boost your overall game and strategies, bring along a friend it can provide a great experience. It can also provide an extra insight on how well you played your own hands after the game is over. If you are going to a big-time casino or high-roller table to pull in quite a bit of extra cash then definitely make sure to leave the counterparts at home, they will most certainly get in the way and steal your potential winnings.

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Friends, Poker

Etiquette, the Way to Earn Gold (Respect)

Let’s face it; in this day and age etiquette has somewhat been pushed aside. Many men out there no longer act like gentlemen, but that’s really no big deal because there are a lot of women out there who no longer act like ladies. One thing you don’t do however is simply forget to use proper etiquette around the in-laws; unless of course you’re pitching for a divorce. No one ever wants to be around someone who is obtrusively rude, and that same idea holds true for poker.

Proper table etiquette is something that still remains very important in the game of poker. Most players who spend their time playing online lack the knowledge of true table etiquette when they switch over to a real table. All those hours alone, in front of the computer screen can subtract from that right amount of social experience that is often required. There are many do’s and don’ts that exist in the real world of poker that aren’t always evident on the pixel rendered felt of online poker tables.

The ultimate no-no, or boo-boo as some might say, involves asking to see another player’s losing hand. The option to see a called River hand exists merely as a checking strategy in the event a group of players is cheating or collaborating together. Therefore if you ask the dealer, or another player, to show their losing hand you are theoretically accusing them of cheating. Not to mention the fact that it might give away that particular contestant’s preferred strategies; in some cases it may even uncouthly reveal their level of skill. For instance if the player was bluffing and you request the cards are turned over, everyone at the table will then learn exactly what type of player that person is because the cards will reveal he/she was bluffing. There is no doubt about it either, the act is undeniably rude and callous and most players would learn to despise you for it.

The next don’t on the list involves not speaking up when the dealer has made a mistake, just to gain an advantage. For instance if you accidentally catch a glimpse at one of your opponents cards because of a clumsy move the dealer did, then it is practically cheating if you don’t speak up and instead use the knowledge to your advantage. The simple reason being, the card showing was the dealer’s fault alone and the opponent, the cards are going to, has no control over the situation. This type of advantage in any game would be unfair, and unnecessary. If anyone else at the table notices you didn’t speak up when you should have then it would certainly tarnish your reputation. Because, let’s face it, poker players’ talk to each other, and sometimes they talk a lot. This, in turn, means they pass around poker gossip just like the gossip girls in high school. If anyone hears about you cheating in a game or using an unfair advantage such as the one mentioned above, it wouldn’t be long before everyone knew about it.

Always be polite without being too overconfident, keep the comments and praises short and concise and never say sorry for winning a hand. If you win a big hand the correct comment to make to pay tribute to your opponents would be something along the lines of, “good hand”. That would be the only comment needed; saying sorry is like laughing in their face. You just took a big heap of money that belonged to someone else, who in their right mind would be sorry? So don’t lie, and don’t be too overconfident just pay your respect if you feel you need to. Other comments and praises should be kept to a minimum as well. No one likes another person drooling all over their lap, so there’s no reason to tell the Pro sitting beside you that you want to take them out to dinner. Along with that, any insults hidden in your closet should all be tossed to the curb. Being a loud mouth poker player is one thing, but being a loud mouth, disrespectful player is another. No one in a poker game is going to put up with you insulting anyone else at the table, and chances are you may even be thrown from the game for doing so.

When you knock someone out of a poker game or tournament there is no need to speak to them, apologize, or even shake their hand. You should let other players make the approach before doing anything. If they feel the need to shake your hand or tell you that you made a good play, they will most certainly do so. To help paint a better picture, put yourself in their position. When you get knocked out of a poker game there are certainly quite a few things running through your mind, and many different emotions pulsing through your veins but most of the time a lot of it is just plain old anger. Chances are you won’t want to shake a hand or throw out a compliment when you’re angry, therefore the opponents you knock out may be feeling the same way. If you let them approach you, then you are not forcing them to do anything. If you approach your opponent to shake his/her hand and they refuse because they are angry, it will make them look like a jerk when it’s really you being one.

Another more common slate of etiquette involves chips. Never throw down chips to place a bet or shove a pile at another opponent who just knocked you out. In addition to the fact that it is very rude, in most casinos and poker tournaments it is against the rules. In fact, in a lot of casinos the dealers are informed to just take the chips for the house pot if players throw down chips rudely. Opponents certainly wouldn’t enjoy playing pick-up with a huge stack of chips you just threw all over the place during your tantrum. It will most definitely lose you a large amount of respect along with the money, and respect in the poker world is as good as gold.

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Etiquette, Poker