Keep Your Eye on Your Opponents Chips

Posted on May 10, 2008
Filed Under poker blog, poker strategy

Always be aware of two players; the one with the most chips (possibly a “bully”) and the one with the least chip (a.k.a. the short stack). The bully may just bet because she has the juice to do so and try to scare you off. The short stack can mess with your play by having to gamble ay his or her last hand. This theory is especially true in tournament play where it’s “do or die”.

My advice, always play your best hands - and only your best hands - especially when you have a bully or a short stacked player at the table. You will be thankful after folding those “this could turn into something” hands once you see the short stacked player to your left go all in after you fold.

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