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POKER PLAYING

Many of your more experienced opponents when playing a game of poker may consciously or unconsciously try and trick you by acting weak when their poker hand is strong and may act strong when their hand is actually a weak one. Furthermore, beware of the player who bets in a sad voice, or shrugs his shoulders, or acts like he holds a "so-so" hand. He probably is holding a good hand!

Also, players holding good hands often "act" as if they are not interested in this particular hand, but bet anyway! Players that will not make direct eye contact with you or tend to look away from you during betting may often hold a good hand trying to do anything not to give away the power or strength of their good hand.

In addition, remember that criticizing other players' mistakes may just make them play harder and better!

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