Poker"DEMOCRACY":It’s often profitable to seem like a maniac in poker, especially if…
(a) It’s important to try to keep the streak alive as long as you can afford to do so;
Poker"DEMOCRACY":.
Poker"DEMOCRACY": Poker and sex have a few things in common. First of all, you can
pour money into both with the hope of a pay off in the end, only to walk
away with an empty wallet and a deep, unsatisfied feeling that is often
accompanied with the humiliation of knowing you have been played for a
fool. Also in poker, as well as sex, things are not always as they
seem. While you be elated that the extremely attractive young lady who
looks as though she walked off the cover of the Sports Illustrated
Swimsuit Issue is giving you attention, this can all change when in a
moment of passion you discover she has an Adams apple. While no
mouthwash in the world can gargle out the shame and disgust of your
Crying Game moment, the point is that you had been caught in a situation
where perception and reality were two completely different things.
Poker"DEMOCRACY":It's no secret that there is a lot of psychology to the game of
poker. A basic knowledge of psychological principles can help a player
plan his approach, read his opponents, and deal with his wins in a
tournament setting. One of the most often overlooked psychological
aspects of the game is the psychology of losing. Having a better
understanding of what happens physiologically and psychologically when
one loses the game can help prevent addiction and keep one focused on
the game itself. It is important to realize that when one loses a game,
there is a natural physiological response that the body produces.
Poker"DEMOCRACY":If opponents who are losing heavily try to raise the limits and get rejected by the other players, they will usually…
