Maybe I have watched few too many Poker movies, but most of the movies proclaim the same; do not JUST play the game – meaning knowing that my two kings IS the strongest hand possible after the cards are dealt- but play the MAN playing the game. Playing the man requires strong people reading skills and the most effective way to take advantage of that and win the pot is by bluffing. Bluffing has been considered as something of a sinful thing to do- in the world outside our industry of course- when it really is a set of skills knowing how to read your opponents body language, personality, ticks and tell signs WITHOUT letting the opponent to read yours. Bluffing requires SKILLS, self-control and guts to bet or raise even when knowing your hand may NOT be the strongest.
So, hell, I got excited of all the tips and tricks in the Art of Bluffing I got from my friends who have played on real live tournaments and I decided to test them out. A while back, on a Friday night, I got a group of friends together to use as my guinea pigs. I had carefully thought out my strategies, but as the game advanced I realized that in order for me to posess the required skills (meaning bluffing skills) I would have to play more… a LOT more.
In conclusion, poker is NOT a game of chance, as you can play the game and WIN even when not being dealt with the best set of cards. If winning would depend on chance, then how you explain the fact that pro poker players get consistent earnings by playing. It can’t all be by chance, can it?
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