The secret that I am going to reveal has been very profitable for me. Just about all professional casino online poker players would quit their hands pre-flop and post-flop through the speed at which they bet. I first came across this component of poker play at a shorthanded cash game with several friends on a marginal hand. When I decided to raise, the small blind folded but instantly the big blind called me. I was suspicious of his quick call, but I bet out after flopping an ace. He called again quickly, I checked, he waited long enough before betting, I called his bet and rivered a jack for two pair. Here I had made the best, I checked the river, and he bet once more, I instinctly called him as I was beat, and couldn’t get away from the 2 pair, he flipped over aces.

Reading poker players is like solving a puzzle; it’s important to gather all the pieces (information) before you make any decision. In this particular situation, the opponent player provided me with the information that at pre-flop he called me quickly, he called me again on the flop as quickly as before and the very important information is the fact that he waited for a while before betting.

Remember that quick check represents weakness of the opponent, if he waits and then bets represents strength as well as a quick bet represents weakness (it’s an attempt to try to show your strength) and an instant call also represents strength.

Although, strategies are never foolproof and you should probably base around 20% to 25% of your decision on such guidelines, but its always wise to take account of the opponent player’s reputation of playing and just how he has been playing at the table.