Tilted State of Mind
Try to figure out what state of mind your poker opponents are in at the casino-if you can make an accurate guess of what’s going on in a player’s head when she acts, you are one step closer to winning the pot (or making a smart fold). Knowing when a player is on tilt is such a huge advantage when you play poker. Tilting players seem to have a tendency to place bets on hands that are much less than premium. Tilting can make the best poker player as reckless as a drunk first-timer, and once you see it, be sure to take advantage. Keep an eye on an opponent after he gets hit with a tough loss. A bad beat or a great hand beaten by an even better hand are both warning signs that a player might be ready to tilt. Keep an eye out for an “I’m due for some good luck” attitude or an angry toss of chips into a pot, all great indicators of a tilting player. When you’ve identified a player on tilt, count on them putting all their proverbial eggs into a mediocre hand, like a face card with a low kicker or a low pocket pair. If you can beat a mediocre hand, it’s a good idea to play against a mediocre player.
