Emotions - A Game Changer When it Comes to Poker
From a smirk to a frown, anything can be a game changer. While for your eyes, we have sunglasses to make them impermeable but nothing much can be done to conceal a strained forehead, tightened cheeks or any other form of reflex facial movement. A lot of drama can be witnessed at the poker table. Some might pretend to leave with best cards in hand; others try to look aggressive with simply rags when it comes to Texas Hold’em poker hands . There are small talks initiated to divert attention from oneself and there is exchange of glances in an attempt to cover a no hand. How is showing emotion helpful and harmful at poker tables? We usually discuss and learn on what gestures convey but often get fooled by our opponent’s deceiving actions. These gestures although categorized as non-verbal form of communication are of late pretty unsubtle due to poor acting of our amateur players. Mastering this art to manipulate opponents especially newbies is easy but when you sit in front of p...
