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Poker Tells: The Real Science

Emilie — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:14:17 GMT

Let's talk a bit about tells - live poker tells.

A lot has been written about tells; much of it quite silly, much of it quite wonderful.

I'm going to pass on the silly; no sense in giving anyone a reason to flame me.

Let's just give a nod to "the good stuff," of which there are two main progenitors: Mike Caro and Joe Navarro.

Book of Tells: Limited Utility

Mike Caro's Book of Tells outlined how particular classic tells are marked cards displayed.

The book was written relatively early in the poker explosion and shows its wrinkles, although much of the material is still relevant and useful to beginners.

Navarro's unique approach in Read 'em and Reap: A Career FBI Agent's Guide to Decoding Poker Tells (whew!) is newer, based on experience in the "real world."

In the course of his FBI assignments Navarro worked on techniques for detecting lying, subterfuge and misdirection. Unlike Caro's findings, Navarro's are based on scientific research.

If you're curious, Google "Paul Ekman" and follow the trail that emerges. Ekman is a distinguished psychologist who did much of the early work on how human emotions are expressed.

But, and this is the real topic of this article, it is only by integrating Caro's and Navarro's approaches that we can appreciate the real science of tells.

Caro's approach was developed through his years doing battle with some of the toughest opponents in the game.

It is knowledge that came from personal experience. As a result, it's difficult for beginners and even fairly experienced players to grasp what he is talking about.

For example, the "shaking fingers" tell for a monster hand is rarely seen these days.

The last time I saw it it was useless; the guy had a tremor that popped up whenever he felt stressed - which was anytime he put more than two BBs into a pot!

Read'em and Reap: Intuition Is Everything

Navarro's content is based on data collected from experiments on the patterns of reactions through which human beings express emotions and the ways in which experienced individuals come to learn to read those patterns.

These studies showed that well-trained individuals in agencies like the FBI and the Secret Service could spot suspicious activity better than ordinary folks.

They were adept at picking up on patterns of behavior, speech and movement.

Intriguingly, they typically did not consciously know what these patterns were; they only had a vague sense that "something's not right here."

In an earlier piece published on PokerListings I wrote about "intuition," that ability to know things we don't consciously know we know.

What Navarro is doing is trying to get the average poker player to hone his or her intuitive skills, to pay attention to the right cues in the poker world and learn to divine which ones are reliable.

Tells: Not What You Think They Are

But acquiring this skill isn't simple; it takes time.

Ironically, it takes the kind of experience Mike Caro had that led him to write his book.

The first thing to accept is that most tells are not picked up consciously. It is rare for a player to look at his opponent and know from some gesture, some movement that he is bluffing.

I spotted one once. It was so bizarre I thought it was phony marked poker.

This guy bet with his right hand, except when he was bluffing, when he bet with his left!

I only played with him a couple of hours so I never got to find out if it was a setup to trap someone like me or whether it was real, but in years and years of play, I haven't seen anything like it again.

There are a few well-known tells for stressful situations. One is the upward glance or the look at something irrelevant.

You'll see it when a player has made a big bet and now has to wait for his opponent to decide what to do.

He'll get nervous and, unable to hold a Hellmuthian or Fergusonian pose for long, he'll look at the ceiling, the TV, switch his gaze to a waitress walking past or even look briefly at his watch.

Most importantly, this is a sign of high emotion and you can't know precisely whether your opponent is aroused because he's bluffing or because he's sitting on a monster.

It's just like the so-called "lie detector" or "polygraph." It does not detect lies, it detects arousal - which is why evidence from the test is not admissible in court.

Putting Your Book-Learning into Practice

The typical tell is complex and psychologically interesting.

It is usually picked up subconsciously, intuitively and is based on the detection of patterns of behavior, action, speech and - most importantly - of betting.

We all have consistent manners of action, particular ways in which we function in particular situations. These are the marks, the revelations that a good poker player uses.

Tells are rarely specific; they are general, broad patterns of function.

The most common tell of a big hand is not some idealized way of sitting or a specific tone of voice.

It is the way a particular individual tends to sit or a tone of voice they adopt when they have a huge hand or are bluffing. One player may have a forward-leaning posture; someone else may tend to sit back casually.

To detect and read these tells correctly is not easy, and there is no magic bullet here.

It requires practice and experience - in the game in general and with this particular player.

In Search of the Twitch

Have you ever wondered why top pros like to ask players - particularly less-experienced amateurs - what their hand is?

Watch the next time a real master of this gambit like Daniel Negreanu does this.

He'll run through several possible hands he thinks his opponent might have. He's looking to see if there is any change in demeanor or "twitch" when he mentions a particular candidate hand.

This trick, for what it's worth, is one of the more useful in the quiver of the astute customs agent or CIA interrogator. Like them, Daniel isn't looking for a specific reaction, just one that is different.

The take-home message: it's that old one, "Practice, man, practice." You need to put in your hours.

The more time you spend at the game, the more you will develop a sensitivity to its complexities - even though you will be hard-pressed to tell anyone what you're learning.

And, of course, you also need to pay attention; players who focus on the game and what their opponents are doing build up their intuition faster and will learn to detect tells more accurately.

Walk

Emilie — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:17:44 GMT

A player is said to be given a walk in situations where the marked cards player is in the big blind (BB) and all the other players including the small blind (SB) fold.

These situations only occur on a tight table, because players are always looking to steal the blinds if it’s an aggressive table.

EXAMPLE "I was given a walk with a junk hand and when I was short stacked, really happy about that!”

Las Vegas - Entertainment capital of the world

Emilie — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:33:45 GMT

Las Vegas, the name is all. Filled with real variety of entertainment and fun the city is celebrated world-wide for the lineament of vacationing options available here. Either plan your trip with friends or your family, this entertainment capital fulfills every promise made through its motto ‘do not upset the tourists'.

What comes to your mind when you think about this entertainment city, Las Vegas? Is it casinos, gambling, nightlife and entertainment? Then Las Vegas should be your next holiday destination because marked cards you don't know much about the city. People carry this wrong notion that Vegas is all about adults. This city serves to every member of the family, be it a child or an adult. There are many fine restaurants, huge shopping malls, world known resorts, amusement parks with fun filled roller coaster rides and theaters for live performances, which take the whole responsibility of making your trip worth remembering.

The city keeps on reinventing itself. Even if you have been to Las Vegas before many a times, then too each time you visit it, you will get to see something new, something you have never seen before on your Vegas trip. Vegas is capable of reversing your night to a day. High intensity lights all around and people partying all night long will never make you realize about the difference of day and night. The city is also famous for world class hospitality services, that is why millions of people descend marked poker, here every year just to revive their tedious life. If you also want to overcome such hectic life schedule, then booking a flight to Las Vegas could be the best option for you next vacations.

Las Vegas may be known as a "Sin City" but its people know how to maintain an amiable image. Apart from famous casinos and hotels, do visit the Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, the Adventuresome Circus theme park and International Wildlife Gallery which will keep you entertained during your day trip to the metropolis. The best part about being in Vegas is that you will get a glimpse of famous sights of the world here. For example- re-creations like erupting volcanoes, the Eiffel Tower and the Sphinx of Egypt in front of the various hotels and casinos are just amazing. Entice yourself next vacations with the tempting offers of entertainment that this city provides to its descenders.

Understanding Gambling Income and Losses Essential For a Tax Preparation Business

Emilie — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:23:27 GMT

Although tax returns affected by gambling income comprise a minority, tax preparers must possess thorough understanding of the matter. Each year, almost every paid tax preparer encounters at least one person with reportable income from gambling activity. This is an inevitable consequence of the extended presence of legal casino gaming in areas throughout the country.

The tax preparer exam contains questions to assure that tax practitioners are aware of how to report juice cards gambling winnings. In addition, online continuing education courses reinforce understanding of the deduction for gambling losses.

Record keeping by amateur gamblers varies considerably in quality. But IRS and tax court rulings provide some guidance about the steps a tax preparer may follow for gambling losses without running afoul of registered tax return preparer ethics.

The IRS treats amateur gamblers differently than professionals. Anyone regularly engaged in gambling to profit as a career is entitled to treat the activity as a business. Alternatively, occasional gambling as personal entertainment is miscellaneous income.

For either amateur or pro, gaming establishments will issue a W-2G to anyone with winnings of at least $600. The IRS gets a copy too. A tax practitioner with an RTRP education knows to report the income in distinctive ways depending upon whether the gambler is an ordinary amateur or qualifies as a professional.

Gambling winnings are reported as miscellaneous income for an amateur. Only the professional gambler subtracts expenses – including gambling losses – and reports net winnings on Schedule C. Amateur gamblers are entitled to deduct gambling losses only as itemized deductions on Schedule A. For the amateurs infrared ink, the maximum deduction for gambling losses is the amount of gambling winnings reported.

However, the IRS has rules allowing casual players to merely maintain a record of net winnings or losses for each gambling session. Consequently, amateur players should report the sum of winning sessions as miscellaneous income and the total of losing sessions as an itemized deduction – up to the amount of winnings.

Amateur gamblers should not provide tax preparation services with records of only net winnings for all sessions combined. When records are this casual, tax preparers should at least obtain any W-2G reporting significant gross winnings.

The IRS guidelines for gambling records stipulate that taxpayers should record the date and type of each wagering activity along with the name and address of the gaming establishment. Professionals and amateurs alike usually track the amount won or lost by recording changes in their amount of casino credit or chips purchased and redeemed.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service Circular 230, we inform you that, to the extent any advice relating to a Federal tax issue is contained in this communication, including in any attachments, it was not written or intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (a) avoiding any tax related penalties that may be imposed on you or any other person under the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) promoting, marketing or recommending to another person any transaction or matter addressed in this communication.

Although tax returns affected by gambling income comprise a minority, tax preparers must possess thorough understanding of the matter. Each

Emilie — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:21:12 GMT

IRS Circular 230 Disclosure

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Emilie — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:13:17 GMT

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Sports Betting - Gambling The Intelligent Way To Maximize Your Profits

Emilie — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 10:30:15 GMT

Sports betting gambling is one of the most popular wagering activities world wide. With billions wagered every year and only 2-3% of all sports bettors making a full time income it comes as no surprise the average bettor is looking to join this minority. Whether your goal is to make some money on the side or completely replace your income, sports betting can be an untamed beast that most will struggle to contain.

Sports Betting Gambling Or Sports Market Investing - You Decide

Gambling on sport is like any other business where you must research, analyze and assess your progress. It would be surprise most to know that you do not need to be the best at picking winners to turn a tidy profit overtime easy cards tricks.

Discipline is the most critical component without a doubt and this is what is stopping almost everyone at making a real go out of their sports betting efforts. Have you go through periods of picking more winners than losers but still see your bankroll dwindling away? You are not alone!

Betting on sports and more importantly increasing your bankroll is about mathematics and discipline. A blind monkey can make a profit with sports betting as money management strategies are what separates the pros from the average Joe, not the ability to pick winner after winner for years on end.

One of the first things you need to do is assess how much money you are willing to put aside for your bankroll. There is no set number, whatever you feel you are happy to dedicate strictly to your sports betting efforts. Never burrow money or use rent money, your bankroll should be money that can be spared marked card tricks.

Second you must try to stick to sports that you are passionate about and have an interest for. While this is not gospel as there are heaps of resources online to help you, your best bet is to stick to sports you love. Be consistent with your bet sizes and the type of bets you make. One of the most popular is line betting where teams are handicapped to get the odds the same for either team. Consistency is the key here.

Stick to betting no more than 1-2% of your bankroll on a single bet. Most commonly referred to "units". Units are your bankroll into smaller proportions. Eg. Having a bankroll of $1000 would suggest at $10 unit in most cases. This is why you will see handicappers mentioning unit amount and not a dollar amount.

The pros take sports betting gambling to another level by using betting progressions and proven money management systems. These system turn the odds back in their favor and allow them to make a profit even if they only hit 33% winners over a series of bets. Make no mistake, these betting strategies do work and are a big reason why only 2-3% of sports bettors are professional.

Gamble for success

Emilie — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 09:19:12 GMT

One of the most famous slot machine five-reel game ever released is Book of Ra. Easy to play, it can keep you playing it for hours. This game is played all over the world, and some of the most addicted people to this game are Germans. Book of Ra Spielen describes this game to be very "dangerous". Spielen in Dutch means gamble or risk and Germans are risking a lot of money to get the big jackpot.

This game is based on pure luck, or is based on a computer program which is giving low chances of winning, but it's still possible to leave the casino with more money on you than when you entered marked cards lenses. This game is appreciated by a lot of people and it's played a lot: in casinos, bras or even online. Dutch people really love this game but Book of Ra Spielen can be played only online as well. Be careful, because this slot machine gamble games can transform you into an addicted player. And you won't play them for fun, you will play them for the big rewards, but that's not a good method to win something, it's a method to lose a lot of money for nothing.

Book of Ra is supposed to be a fun game and you don't have to treat it like a business. The Book of Ra game when first released was looking just like old-school slot machine games, with a theme based on Ancient Egypt symbols. The second game named Book of Ra deluxe is much better than the first game because of the high quality and modern graphics and more people are starting to play the Book of Ra deluxe than the old one. The special feature of this game is attracting more and more players daily and it makes the Book of Ra one of the most played slot machine game ever. The game is played even online and a lot of people now prefer to play their favorite slot machine games on their computer, rather than spending money on casino. ·

The only game which can make you play it for hours. It is fun, easy to understand and entertaining. And people who really love this game are Germans. · They play a lot, but not only Book of Ra, but other slot machine gamble games. One person plays it for fun, others play thinking that one day they will hit the big jackpot. Everyone is playing slot machine games: from young to old, from the poor to the rich, for the fun of gambling or for the possibility to win easy money. All over the world, people are playing slot machine games daily. It is good to know, if you have a bar, to install some slot machines and one of them should really be Book of Ra. You will sell tickets for that game because people know about the game and its special feature juice cards.

They just want to try their luck again and again. Some critics complain about the invention of playing slot machine games online, because games can be hacked easily by hackers and they pretend that it's not the same feeling when you hit your keyboard rather than hitting the slot machine buttons with the slot machine screen right before your eyes. Both methods of playing are fun and entertaining but can also turn people into addicts.

They won't leave the slot machine gamble game when they don't win everything or until they lose everything. Games are supposed to be fun, not a method to make money, because it's nearly impossible. Only a few persons can use a slot machine and leave with more money in their pockets, but that should not discourage you to give Book of Ra a try!

The Advantages of Gambling Abuse Treatment Centers

Emilie — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 09:54:31 GMT

The addiction of gambling is very serious and risky that is very costly to society and families as a whole. It racks up millions of dollars worth of losses for individuals and profit for businesses. This type of addiction is no less risky and dangerous than the addiction of drugs or alcohol. It has the influence of stripping an individual of their dignity, reputation, self respect, finances and family. This disease can have long term effect that is both devastating and wide spread in societies and communities as well as in the family structure. The addiction to gambling can begin like any other addiction can; whether it is drugs or alcohol marked poker. It begins with that first high when someone wins large some of money and think that their winnings will continue in the same way. A gambling addiction treatment center is able to help the individual to not only quit the habit, but to learn ways to prevent instances of relapse.

As the addiction progresses, the individual will increase their interest in gambling depending on what their personality type may be because it will take someone who is easily influenced to gain an intense desire to gamble. It also depends on the type of gambling that is being pursued and how good the person is at it. For example, individuals that play games such as poker that require skill, showmanship and strategy are prone to progress much slower than someone who probably has to pick a horse at the race track. Games that provide instant gratification such as slot machine games and video games seem to progress at a much faster rate. It does not matter the rate of progression or the type of game played because every gambler has three primary phases that they have to experience throughout the progression stage.

These phases are explained at the gambling addiction treatment center when the addict is being admitted into the program. Any compulsion that the individual has will be reciprocated into learning new ways of how to handle it and being forced to look at the consequences resulting from these actions. If you find someone having fun at a slot machine, it might not be as casual as you think. They could be subtly on their way to a compulsive disorder that they cannot stop marked card tricks.

If they get to the addiction stage, then it is time for them to get to a gambling addiction treatment center and rid themselves of this destructive behavior once and for all. They are given an opportunity to enter into a program that will give them all the tools and resources that they will need to get better. It also equips them with knowledge of their trigger points so that they won't experience relapse and will know how to handle the excitement that comes when thoughts of gambling occur. Occasional gambling may take place, but at least the person will be in control of their emotions with treatment and find a way to not go beyond what they know that they are capable of.

Cheating Poker? How To Spot Card Cheaters And How To Put On A Perfect Poker Face

Emilie — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:31:05 GMT

People always want to know how to cheat at poker. It seems to be one of the aspects of poker that really interests most players. Well, except the money. Yes, cheating is fun and exciting and if you’re not getting caught you can actually make an extra buck. But, cheating is also dangerous, and you can get quite a beating if they find you with a card up your sleeve.

Before considering cheating, did you ever think about learning to spot if your opponents cheat? Or maybe just master a few basics from the exciting art of Poker Tells which means knowing how to read the other players reactions. Poker tells can actually be more beneficial than cheating. It’s almost impossible to keep a true Poker Face and even if some infrared contact lenses players are able to conceal feelings and emotions, a lot of them forget that the body language matters as well.

So when you get the cards, hold your horses and try to look at the other players instead. Your cards will be there later on, but some expressions and body language will be gone in a second. The following tips are probably some of the best tips out there, so next time that you sit in that poker table, look for the next clues:

Mostly amongst amateur players, the first and most obvious tell is the reversed tell. When an opponent plays strong, most chances are that he is weak. When your opponent plays weak – most chances he’s got a pretty strong hand.

Now take a look at the players around you. What they wear? Who they’re with? How they keep their cards and chips. Generally, a loose player will also appear loose, messy, have his chips all over and a tight player will have his chips stand like an army platoon.

It doesn’t sound reasonable but in poker, people are shaking because they are excited and not because they are afraid. So if you see a player’s hand shaking, you can bet he’s got a good one.

Notice that when players immediately look away from their trick cards cards, they often try to hide a good hand. And walk away if you see them stare at their chips – believe us, they are thinking about big money.

Now that you know the basic poker tells, you should also learn about hiding your poker tells:

Practice a repeating routine and act the exact same way throughout the game.
Don’t speak. Unless you order a scotch.
Reverse and mix the poker tells. Do the exact same opposite than what they expect you, confuse your opponents and then follow the tells one by one.

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