Exactly. A strong hand is useless if you don’t handle it well. Timing, patience, and understanding the situation matter way more. That’s one thing I’ve noticed about poker, you can have the best cards and still lose if your decisions don’t match the moment.
That's true, body language can tell you a lot but you can’t trust it blindly. Some people give off signs without knowing while others fake it to throw you off. That’s why I like to watch patterns instead of just one moment. If someone suddenly acts different, I don’t jump to conclusions. I just...
Poker will really tests your mental strength. Even if you don’t win every hand, staying calm, thinking clearly and controlling your reactions makes a huge difference. A player who’s mentally prepared will last longer and make better decisions than someone who gets shaken up easily. Patience...
Royal Flush is untouchable and Straight Flush comes next, but honestly the hand itself matters less than knowing how to play. Learning strategy, reading the table and picking the right spots is what really improves your chances. Even the best hands won’t help if you don’t play them smart or you...
I've not witnessed a mistake of such before but I knew that dealers are human and mistakes can happen. Misdeals, pot miscalculations or forgetting rules can happen to anyone.
If it ever happens, I’d just stay calm, politely point it out and let them fix it.
I think it could, even though I don’t play much myself. Sitting and paying attention to your own decisions and reactions could help you notice patterns, like getting too aggressive or impatient. Learning to wait for the right moment and be patient not only helps in the game but can carry over to...
Firstly, out your observation skill to work. Sit back at first and just watch how people are playing. You can start noticing patterns fast like people who bluffs too much, who folds all the time. I usually avoid the super aggressive players and go for the tables with more casual folks, makes it...
I will first pay off any debts I owe so I can breathe, then fix our house if it's looking too bad, then take that month to disappear somewhere warm and shut the phone off. That kind of reset can fix more than you think. One small thing I will do for myself is to set aside a tiny emergency fund...
I get that because dealing with a big debt or money problem can be rough. Writing it down and getting help is the smartest move. Even if it’s just small payments to the creditors, seeing it go down bit by bit really helps you feel in control again.
It was eating fried insects at first. I tried fried crickets once and it wasn’t as bad as I expected, kind of crunchy and salty. I won't try it again, I was just curious to know how it tasted.
Honestly, I don't know if I have specific hobby but during my free time, I will always love to scroll through Tiktok and Instagram, watching reels. I can also play music to pass time.
I might blast some music, go for a walk or just chat with a friend about random things. Overthinking stuff you can’t change right away only makes it worse. Taking a break helps me reset and feel calmer and I always love to play music as well.
I am always eager to know their patterns when watching players. They focus on patterns and timing more than anything else. They pay attention to how fast their opponents bets, how often they raise or fold, even small reactions or habits.
I’m not great at poker yet but I still like picking up little things as I play. I pay attention to what works and what doesn’t, even if I’m just learning. Sometimes I’ll watch a video or read a tip that makes sense to me and try it next time. I am also learning more in this forum, to make my...
I'm not a pro yet but I will always share the ones that can help others to win. I like seeing people do well, it pushes everyone to get better. I share most of what I know but I won’t lie, there are a few things I keep to myself. Some little reads or spots I use in tough moments. Helping people...
Playing tight can help you stay profitable but it doesn’t automatically make you a better player. A NIT avoids trouble but they also miss a lot of good spots. To me, a strong player knows when to tighten up and when to open up. Balance matters. Tight players survive longer but the ones who...
For me, what Daniel does isn’t magic at all. It’s years of watching people, paying attention to every tiny detail and understanding how certain actions line up with certain hands. He’s not guessing, he’s reading patterns. The timing, the bet sizes, the way someone reacts, even the pace they play...
I have not entered a poker tournament yet but for me, it’s the mix of skill, patience, and timing. I like that every hand matters and that you have to adapt to the table and the stacks around you. One can enjoy building a stack from a small start, reading players, and making the right moves at...
Honestly, I’ve found satellites can be kind of frustrating. Grinding through the steps takes time, and sometimes the fields feel softer than they actually are, which can mess with your read on real tourneys. I don’t make them my main focus anymore since I prefer going straight into bigger events.
I try to defend my big blind whenever it makes sense. You don’t want to give away free chips, but it’s important to pick the right spots. I usually defend against opens where I have decent equity or a hand that can play well post-flop. Timing and position matter a lot, and reading the opponent’s...