I’m sure the word TILT is nothing that you haven’t heard before even if you are new to poker. In a nutshell, being on TILT means that you are no longer thinking clearly or that something occurred at the table that has made you mad. A few things that could set someone on TILT are :
1. Taking a Bad Beat – Getting your cash in the pot with the best hand only to be outdrawn by a worse hand
2. Being shown a Bluff – Sometimes after you fold your opponent will show his terrible hand which can trigger emotions of anger and frustration
3. Drunk Players at the Poker Table – Although it’s fun to play against people when they are drinking as they tend to make errors, listening to them yap away is enough to set anyone off
4. Trash Talker at the Table – Some use this tactic to throw you off your game. They constantly berate you at the table hoping to get an edge and make you do something stupid to lose all of your chips. (I’m really not a big fan of this approach, but it is effective for some)
These are just a few examples of things that can put you TILT. Don’t be scared to walk away from the table if you find yourself TILTING. Poker is a game of incomplete information where we try to make the correct decisions. By not making good decisions and not thinking straight you can really lose a lot of money. If you want to have long term poker success then being in the critical “Poker State of Mind” is crucial. Here are some other examples of things to avoid:
1. Avoid playing if you are Tired
2. Don’t play if you are drinking or have been drinking
3. Avoid watching TV while playing
4. If you are surfing the web or answering emails, you really shouldn’t be playing
It can sometimes feel like forever waiting for hands to play so we tend to do other things. If you find yourself getting bored and looking for things to do, my suggestion would be to play a few tables at the same time if you are playing on line. This way there is no time to get bored since there are more chances to have good cards on multiple tables. If you still find yourself drifting then maybe you should just quit for the day. Don’t worry, there will always be a game waiting for you tomorrow.
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