Profit in poker is made off bad players making mistakes. Identifying the mistakes our opponents are making is one of the keys in selecting a profitable game to play. This has the added benefit of identifying and plugging leaks in your own games as well.
- Poor Mechanics
Doesn’t know the rules or how to handle the chips or cards very well.
2. Overall Poor Technique
Checks when they should Bet, Calls when they should Fold, etc.
3. Plays too many hands to be profitable
Objective is “playing” rather than playing profitably
4. Generally Plays too passively
Checking and calling too often instead of betting and raising
5. Gives off too many “Tells”
Has Physical, Emotional or Betting Tells that reveal the relative strength of their hand
6. Goes on “Tilt” and compromises technique
Can’t control emotional responses – no poker face
7. Ineffective Bet or Raise Sizing
Maximizes losses and minimizes wins
8. Draws bad or dead
Chases drawing hands with unfavorable odds
9. Doesn’t Track Results
Doesn’t keep records or learn from results
10. Poor Game and Seat Selection
Plays in bad or unprofitable games
Video Link: Top Ten Poker Mistakes
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