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Paying attention to other players' behavior at the poker table allows you to pick up on some really obvious or odd poker tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/). And yes, there are tells in online poker (https://www.casino.us/poker/) too.
What are some of the clearest or oddest tells you have actually seen (or done?) playing poker?
One of the clearest online poker tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/) I’ve seen is when a player uses auto check/fold. If they immediately check the flop, they’ll frequently fold to even a small continuation bet unless they connect with something worthwhile. Another frequent sign is players suddenly pausing longer before making a big river raise, attempting to appear uncertain. I’ve also noticed players rapidly firing bets with weak holdings (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-hands/) yet ponder endlessly when they actually hold the nuts.)
I can't get the video to work for me.
On the topic though, I've never been a big believer in this, because I think they can also send you wildly off in the wrong direction and distract your thought process away from fundamentals.
That said, there are a few.
In online , snap decisions after a major card (maybe an ace, or flush draw comes in) might indicate a bluff (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/) because the player would likely think about what this new card means if they've just hit a monster.
In live games, a player being unusually protective around their cards (pulling them in a little closer, making an unusual effort to not reveal them to surrounding players , and perhaps rechecking a couple of times) can sometimes indicate very strong cards.
You are playing against a chatty player and all of a sudden he gets silent and starts to focus on his hand.
He mort than likely is playing a strong hand.
When someone is suddenly minbetting after a scare card is coming in. For example a card that is completing a flush. They normally dont have it and are scared to continue with their usual betting. I consider this a good time to raise most of the time no matter what.
I don't think there really are obvious tells in online poker, at least timing wise. Personally I like to screw with people's heads either spending the exact same amount of time on each hand, or I switch to completely erratic timing.
But sure, then there are these (especially in Spins) who go all-in every hand. Obviously they can't have good cards all the time. So punishment follows...
I'm reading the book "Reading Poker Tells" that is being referenced in this video, I think one of the best ones I've read about so far was how long people look at their hole cards for. I never thought that the length of time spent looking would be a tell because I assumed it would be the same and automatic... but that's probably why it works lol
I consistently watch how large the bets are on each street; I believe it’s a useful method to figure out whom we’re facing. Good luck to everyone
What are some of the clearest or oddest tells you have actually seen (or done?) playing poker?
The one I can never forget is calling an all in on the river with bottom pair after using a trick (a tell) I had learn in Navaro and Helmut book.
When the guy shoved on me, I almost folded, but having some doubts, I got up and looked at his feet, I called and was good.
If someone's feet are on their toes behind the chair's front legs, they're uncomfortable.
The one I can never forget is calling an all in on the river with bottom pair after using a trick (a tell) I had learn in Navaro and Helmut book.
When the guy shoved on me, I almost folded, but having some doubts, I got up and looked at his feet, I called and was good.
If someone's feet are on their toes behind the chair's front legs, they're uncomfortable.
That’s one I haven’t heard about. Nice!
I'm reading the book "Reading Poker Tells" that is being referenced in this video, I think one of the best ones I've read about so far was how long people look at their hole cards for. I never thought that the length of time spent looking would be a tell because I assumed it would be the same and automatic... but that's probably why it works lol
Timing tells can be really useful. You just have to remember that what they mean can be very player dependent.
What are some of the clearest or strangest tells you've actually noticed (or exhibited) while playing poker?
Sure, there are timing and betting tells online, but I favor the tells visible in live poker and the players who desperately try to conceal them. People employ various items to thwart tells—sunglasses to hide pupils, scarves to cover the Adam's apple—the premise being that when someone gets excited, their pupils dilate and they swallow hard. My issue with that simplistic view is that those physical reactions—swallowing hard or pupil dilation—can have different causes. Those involuntary responses might occur because I’m sitting on an absolute monster and about to claim the motherlode of chips; alternatively, they could happen while I’m considering an enormous bluff, going all-in with nothing. How many casual players, or even pros, can reliably tell the difference? So interpreting tells may be no better than a 50/50 proposition, whereas fake tells are often obvious from a mile away (or 1.6 km)...the classic fake-out: acting strong to appear weak, and vice versa.
A tell I've noticed repeatedly: a player raises before the flop, makes a continuation bet on the flop which you call, and then checks on the turn. That check usually signals weakness and, in most cases, indicates they hold a hand that missed the board.
One of the oddest obvious tells I’ve seen is when someone suddenly starts acting way more relaxed than normal after a big river bet. The fake sigh, shrug, or “well I guess I have to do this” speech almost always ends up being strength.
Another one is players staring at their chips the second a good flop hits them. They don’t even realize they’re doing it. Online there are tells too, like instant river overbets that feel more emotional than logical.
I still think betting patterns are more reliable than physical tells most of the time, but some live tells are just impossible to ignore once you notice them.
One of the most obvious tells I’ve ever seen was a guy who always acted uninterested whenever he had a strong hand. He would literally start talking to other people at the table or look at his phone, but whenever he was bluffing (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/), he’d suddenly become stiff and stare at the table.
When it comes to online poker, it's hard to spot the signs because we don't know if a player is playing multiple tournaments or just one
There are obvious indicators, particularly on the internet...
When a player holds a poor hand, he delays his play — seemingly attempting to convince others otherwise.
Exceptions hardly ever occur! 😂
I watch for behaviour that differs from their usual. Unusual bet sizing often draws my attention. One thing that’s true is no tell is absolute, especially versus clever players who might display false tells.
One tell I've noticed is chewing gum. When he held a strong hand, he chewed the gum more quickly than usual.
Timing tells in online poker are used by professionals, have been attempted by many players, and are also avoided by those who play in a consistent, systematic manner.
Examples include snap-checks, taking a long time after facing a bet, and deducing likely hand ranges on later streets if a player had clearly selected the check-or-fold option preflop.
A snap check often indicates a weak showdown hand, or someone who almost never bluffs with air.
Taking a long time is usually a sign of weakness when it is an uncommon behavior for that player.
A quick check from the big blind provides information about that player’s range relative to the flop.
I love reading all of these. They make me want to play live again.
Constancy, without a doubt, the greatest key to success, but in the broad term, since it is constancy and several different areas, such as study, health, focus...
When sh that I play with hu , at the blinds or any other place , if he starts playing very aggressively a hand and shoves in the end, and he decides and bets instantly almost , it is kinda warning that maybe he is bluffing , possibly he is trying to make me fold . I have made some courageous calls online in such occasions , even with Ace high ))
Player staring too much at the board. Often means he does not like it and tries to find a way to justify continuing or bluffing.
Quickly glances at the flop/turn/river and proceeds to stare at his stack. Often has a good hand and calculates how much value to extract with it.
Limp-raise with AA. While playing online poker I observed only one instance where the player who limp‑raised showed a different holding. Naturally there are situations with no showdown so you can't view their full cards, but in the vast majority of cases they have AA — you can comfortably fold EVERYTHING in response to that action.
In online , snap decisions after a major card (maybe an ace, or flush draw comes in) might indicate a bluff because the player would likely think about what this new card means if they've just hit a monster.
True and you can exploit that. I've done it myself , trying to play monsters under the radar.
Although I must say any tactics are almost futile in microstakes. too many calling stations in most games. Ofc you can exploit that when you know who calls constantly. Quite harder when the whole table acts this way.
such tactics begin to be really effective at low stakes level from my experience
That's the thing about tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/),what you think is a tell is another player signal.play enough live poker and you will learn most of us are not named Daniel, sure some real week player will telagraph their hand but even the most recreational player can put out fake tells,my advice pay attention just because someone played a certain way one hand doesn't mean they will play the same hand the same way the next time,unless you know the person from repeated playing with them I put very little stock into tells.I think the biggest mistake the average player makes is thinking their smarter then the table when they havn't a clue about the player's at the table,stick with playing your hands (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-hands/) and quit trying to make that one bluff (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/) catcher because you want to show the table how smart you are.or be that player and come join my table please 🤣
I often notice that when someone hasn't won anything, they begin to intimidate others by placing uncertain bets.
I guess the poker tell everybody knows is when they sigh, wait a bit and then go all in. Another one I've noticed is when they look at their cards the look at their chip stack. I heard a lot of people say this is a good indicator that they're thinking of how much to bet. But I'm just a recreational player I don't focus too much on their behaviour. The best I can do is try to focus on my game and on me not having too many tells.
Paying attention to other players' behavior at the poker table allows you to pick up on some really obvious or odd poker tells.
Certainly, in live poker it's easier to assimilate and observe a player's specific behavior, especially if you're a professional player and are always playing with the same people in big tournaments.
And yes, there are tells in online poker too.
In online poker (https://www.casino.us/poker/), it's more difficult to observe this type of behavior. Online, players change their playing style depending on the tournament, and it's even worse if it's a freeroll, as players tend to play more freely, not caring about following a specific playing style.
One tell I've noticed repeatedly: a player raises preflop, makes a continuation bet on the flop that you call, then checks the turn. To me that signals weakness — usually they missed the board.
Would you recommend slowrolling when you're behind to convince them you have a strong hand, for example when there's a possible straight or flush draw that doesn't complete?
When playing online, I always follow my own strategy. I don't care if someone is on autopilot or takes a long time to play; they might be distracted or focused, playing multiple tables, or have a bad connection. Based on this, I play according to my chips, my position, and my cards. In tournaments, you can see a player's statistics, and if they've been at the same table for a long time, you can get a sense of their playing style. As for whether they're using a program or getting distracted, I don't pay attention to that. I don't have access to all the information about players' physical reactions (which you can detect at a live table). I do well at final tables because I look at their statistics and study several hands, and I can draw some conclusions about my opponents' playing style and approach.
there are definate tells but Im not going to tell
In most cases, the answer is no. Slow-rolling is generally considered bad etiquette and can frustrate other players unnecessarily.
The only real exception is when you're genuinely unsure whether your hand is the winner and need a moment to read the board.
Poker is a competitive game, but showing respect at the table goes a long way. Win with class, lose with grace, and keep the game enjoyable for everyone.
In poker, I think the most dependable tells are behavioral patterns that recur. In live games you might observe shifts in demeanor or increased nervousness, whereas online the timing of responses and wager amounts tend to be important. A single indication can be deceptive, but when a behavior repeats across several instances it usually offers useful insight.
one thing I've observed frequently online is the immediate all-in from casual players.. Sometimes they shove with very strong holdings because they want to avoid tough choices later. Conversely, others will suddenly tap the time bank when they hold a monster, attempting to appear weak.
as for me, I realized that when I'm bluffing (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/), I usually act quicker than normal. It's a habit I've been trying to change because experienced regulars can certainly notice those tendencies over time.
Shaking Hands: In films, trembling hands are frequently shown as indicating a feeble bluffer. In real games, if a player's hands begin to tremble while placing a bet, it often reveals they hold the nuts (the absolute best hand), as they undergo a strong adrenaline surge that is difficult to fake. Perhaps the single most crucial ability in poker is reading other people. I've even heard aggressive players claim they don't much care about their own cards—their whole approach relies on deducing the opponent's holding, a mix of calculation and people-watching.
Online the primary tells are bet sizing and timing.
Not certain about any unusual ones.
But in live games there are many additional tells.
And somewhat strange such as.
Erratic breathing, excessive sweating, and over-talking — a prime example is Jamie Gold 😅
poker tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/) are fascinating because they often reveal more than the cards themselves.
One of the clearest tells I've seen is a player who acts instantly with weak hands but suddenly takes extra time when holding a monster. Another common one is the player who becomes unusually talkative right before making a big bluff.
Online poker has tells too. Timing tells, bet-sizing patterns, and even changes in playing speed can reveal a lot about a player's confidence or uncertainty.
As for me, one tell I've had to work on is playing too quickly when I'm excited about a strong hand. Over time, I learned that consistency in decision-making is just as important as reading opponents.
The funny thing about poker tells is that everyone thinks they're hiding them until someone starts paying attention.
I have noticed the signs that when I have a pair of jacks in my hand, one of the players is 100% sure that he has a pair of queens or aces in his hand.
The other very dangerous hand for me is A10, I have never won with it. Seriously, if it comes, I will fold.
100% sure that the other player has AQ or AK.
I notice two common tells frequently.
The first is opponents who only bet the flop when they hold a real hand. Versus them, a flop bet is often sufficient to take down the pot.
The second is opponents who bet every street no matter what they hold. Against those players you have to be more cautious and patient, waiting for chances to extract a large pot when they keep betting the same way with both strong and weak holdings.
Those are two of the recurring patterns I most often observe.
I've noticed signs that when I hold a pair of jacks, one of the players is 100% certain he has a pair of queens or aces.
Another very dangerous holding for me is A10; I've never won with it. Honestly, if it appears, I'll fold.
100% certain the other player has AQ or AK.
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This is a different kind of tell than what this thread discusses. Your point focuses more on the internal dialogue we experience when we're anxious about not making the best hand.
Do you have any examples of actual poker tells?
Fake misclick, takes too long to pay for a good game.
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This is a different kind of tell than what this thread is talking about. Your response is more about the internal dialog we have when we worry we won't make the best hand!
Do you have any examples of actual poker tells?
Yes.
This is the case with slowplay. It's hard to spot, especially when you have a good hand. It's hard to let go.
Your opponent just checks, but calls everything to your calls.
At this point, you should suspect that he is hiding something.
Especially if you call on the river and he goes all in.
Paying attention to other players' behavior at the poker table allows you to pick up on some really obvious or odd poker tells. And yes, there are tells in online poker too.
What are some of the clearest or oddest tells you have actually seen (or done?) playing poker?
One of the clearest live tells I've seen is players who suddenly become very talkative when they're bluffing and unusually quiet when they have a monster hand. Another common one is the shaky hands while placing chips in the pot—often a sign of excitement rather than weakness.
Online, timing tells can be surprisingly revealing. Some players instantly check when they've already decided to give up on the hand, while others suddenly take much longer than usual before making a big bet, often because they're trying to make a strong hand look like a difficult decision.
The oddest tell I've seen was a player who always rearranged his chip stacks after looking at premium hands. He didn't even realize he was doing it until someone pointed it out!" ♠️😄
I'm not sure if it's possible to read a player's hand in online poker. If a player takes a long time to make a move, it's either because they're thinking about a strong hand or because they're playing at too many tables. I saw some comments above, and some of them are even plausible.
I'm reading the book "Reading Poker Tells" that is being referenced in this video, I think one of the best ones I've read about so far was how long people look at their hole cards for. I never thought that the length of time spent looking would be a tell because I assumed it would be the same and automatic... but that's probably why it works lol
Of all the answers and observations, I found this one to be the most valid and logical.
Faces show fear when they spot AA, KK or QQ. It's striking how many people aren't accustomed to having those in their hands. Another poker tell is breathing too quickly while bluffing. Pause your actions to try to glean information from the opponent's face and watch for signs of nervousness.
One of the clearest live tells I've ever seen was a player who would suddenly stop talking whenever he had a strong hand. Normally he was very chatty, but the moment he flopped big, he became completely silent and motionless. After noticing the pattern a few times, it became surprisingly accurate.
Online, I've noticed timing tells can be just as revealing. Some players instantly check when they have nothing but take several seconds before betting with a strong hand because they're deciding how to extract maximum value. Of course, timing tells aren't always reliable since people get distracted, but over a large sample they can be useful.
As for my own tell, I used to bet much faster when I was bluffing because I wanted the hand to be over quickly. Once I became aware of it, I started paying much more attention to keeping my timing consistent regardless of my hand strength.
I mostly play online, so I can't see someone’s eyes darting around the room when they’re bluffing. However, I have noticed online that when a particular player has a strong hand they tend to raise more on their opens, and they only min-raise with holdings that are less than premium.
You’re playing against a talkative player who abruptly falls silent and begins concentrating on their cards.
More than likely they’re holding a strong hand.
You know how during casual table chatter your mind can go quiet when you suddenly get a good hand? That itself is a tell. If someone who’s been talking suddenly goes quiet during a hand, proceed with caution.
I’ve noticed a few signs: when there are chances for a straight (ladder) or a flush (color). I’ve done this myself — not every time do the cards turn out in my favor; sometimes I still lose.
increased sazings, fish usually do this with their own hands (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-hands/), or different preflop bets
One guy at my local casino would literally stop breathing whenever he was bluffing (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/). It became impossible not to notice after a while.
In online poker (https://www.casino.us/poker/), we don't have facial expressions, but bet sizes, timing, and repeated patterns end up telling stories too.
they're as obvious as a player shaking their hands at a live table. 😄
I find poker tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/) depend on how professional or not a poker player is. Recreational players have more tells than professional players. Two of the most common tells that I see are: 1. when they look at their cards then down at their chip stack- they have a good hand and think about betting and 2. when they look around the room or seem not interested- they have a very strong hand.
Paying attention to other players' behavior at the poker table allows you to pick up on some really obvious or odd poker tells. And yes, there are tells in online poker too.
What are some of the clearest or oddest tells you have actually seen (or done?) playing poker?
It's a bit tricky if it's for online poker- I mean we can usually use only some (limited) data we have on our opponent... the chat used to be one of the best way to get important and free info- but most of the sites I play on, eliminated it (usually the smaller markets), so nowadays the most reliable one, and I have to agree with many community members, is timing tells, especially when the opponent plays very fast (like for example quick calls preflop/flop - the opponent tries to see one more card cheaply, usually it mean a medium strength hand* not a hand the opponent plans/wants to riks too many more chips, so even if we have a bad hand- we can try to win the hand by bluffing); bet sizing tells are 2nd on my list and to complete a short Top 3, I'll go with some classic player tells- for example limping a lot preflop, a clear indication that we deal with a passive/weak player...
a pot bet on a small cards flop from the BB indicates often a high pair to avoid higher cards in further streets or a flush draw caling for completing the flush at the turn
hi folks,
when im playing micro cash games there are many players try to dominate their villains with c-bets which are slightly too high and
this happens many times when players try to bluff (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/) with with weaker hands just to try out how often they can win without playing the cards.
sometimes i recognize the same style from different players who think they can play it hard with everyone @table - im waiting for spots and play it a bit slow and give myself a Calling-Station-Item (with holding a monster or very solid hand) till River is shown.
good Luck fellas
I think it's less of a tell and more of a psychological play. In live games, I've seen hyper-aggressive players say things like, "I'd fold if I were you," or "You probably don't want to call this one." A lot of the time they're trying to reverse psychology their opponent into making the call.
It's not really a physical tell, but it can be very effective because people start wondering why someone would say that. Sometimes the strongest players understand that what they say at the table can influence decisions just as much as their betting patterns.
A tell I've noticed many times is when a player raises pre-flop, then makes a continuation bet on the flop and you call, and then checks on the turn — it indicates weakness and usually means their hand didn't connect with the board.
Sometimes I do the same thing myself; occasionally I’ll get the result I want: a big bet on the turn and then I can shove all in — a nice trap you might try. Sometimes it doesn't work, but when it does, whoo-hooo.
Most of the times that in the online mode I get to ther river against a villain that takes some time using his time bank, he usually have the nuts of kinda...
How do I know? Most of the time I call I lose hahaha
Online it's hard to read tells for some players, and there are those who bet slowly one hand then snap-bet every street the next, which makes me wonder whether they have a strong hand or a bluff. Then there are players who are deliberately laying traps, so be cautious — online poker is very different from live poker. Good luck and have fun.
I'm going to discuss online play. For example: players who habitually bluff from a specific position tend to repeat that behavior... One more thing I noticed is, if AK is frequently losing to any hand, avoid getting committed to big pots with AK, or any hand showing the same tells. It might sound odd, but I always note these patterns and they help me a lot. I even won a tournament simply by folding, because I gathered information through watching.
I notice it when a player begins with a large raise but then limps with a weak hand; I observe many players doing the same.
A hand that I still remember from when I was a complete beginner happened in a low limit game. I received A ♦ 2 ♦ and decided to pay the pre-flop because, at that time, any Ace of the same suit seemed like a monstrous hand to me.
The flop came J ♠ J ♥ 2 ♣. My opponent made a continuation bet, and I paid because I had hit a pair of 2. Looking back, I wasn't thinking about ranges or hand strength — I was just glad I got something right.
On the turn came another 2, leaving J ♠ J ♥ 2 ♣ 2 ♦. Suddenly I had a full house! My opponent bet even higher this time, and I was thrilled. In my beginner's mind, a full house was practically unbeatable.
Without thinking too much, I went all-in. My opponent called instantly and showed a J, which gave him a bigger full house. It was at that moment that I learned a painful but valuable lesson: not all full house is the same!
Today that seems obvious, but back then I really thought I had the best possible hand. 😂
Clearly, most players can't part with their cards, motivated purely by whim and vanity!!
One of the most obvious online poker tells I’ve noticed is when a player has auto check/fold enabled. If they instantly check the flop, they’ll usually fold to even a small continuation bet unless they hit something decent. Another common tell is players suddenly taking extra time before making a strong river raise, trying to look unsure. I’ve also seen people spam fast bets with weak hands but tank forever when they actually have the nuts.
yup, Ive seen the same.. also like when a flush draw comes up, it's like people take a few seconds longer to act, almost like they have it/dont have it. I must admit, i also play somewhat similar at times. if I really just dont want to commit to my handd. but then maybe you were the big blind and didnt put anything in and say you check/fold.. and then a 2 pops op, giving you a bottom paid. its painful cause u think the oponent is trying to take the pot for knowing you check/folded. anyway, for hands I dont want/care for. Im just trying to get out of the game.
What I’ve observed most is when they hold premium: they limp in first position and then go all in.
A classic tell for me is when someone flops the absolute nuts and suddenly becomes very chatty. They start saying things like “This is a tough spot” or “I don’t even know where I’m at in this hand.” That’s often an attempt to look weak and induce action. The stronger they act confused,the more likely they are to have it.
The most obvious online poker tell is when someone’s avatar reads “sitting out.” That’s a clear sign they aren’t present. 🙂
Jokes aside, I don’t believe there are many — if any — reliable online poker tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/). There’s also the alternative that I simply don’t know how to spot them.
The most irritating fairly common tell I notice is when a player uses the very last second to pass every single hand, regardless of whether their cards are strong or weak. That’s really annoying.
The funny thing is that a tell is only valuable once you've seen the pattern repeat. A lot of behaviors can mean different things for different players. I've found betting patterns and timing tells tend to be more reliable than one-off physical tells, especially online.
The strangest tell I ever noticed was a player who became unusually quiet whenever he had a monster hand. Most of the time he was chatting nonstop, so the sudden silence was a giveaway.
Once I was playing with friends, and there was a good TAG player on my wright. Very aggressive.
I made a set on the river, but the last card completed a very wet board. Of course, he shoved.
I was losing for some possible hands, but when I looked at his face, he didn't make the poker face.
He did exactly he expression that my dog does when I arrive at home and it did something wrong.
I call it the dog face.
I called. He din't have anything.
When playing online, timing tells and bet sizing are all important. Loose players in early positions min-raise weakly to see a flop cheaply, while larger raises signal strong but scared hands that don't want action. Tight players min-raise with early-seat monsters (big pocket pairs AA+KK) hoping to get 3 bet and then put all the chips in. Good/strong poker players make the same raise size consistently.
in my case getting slowrolled with pocket 2s was the funniest thing iv ever seen and he got karma
One day playing seven card stud at Foxwoods I was head to head and inadvertently gave a tell when I filled my flush. When I bet the other player immediately folded. Later the same player and I were head to head again. I didn't fill the flush this time, but I purposefully gave the tell then bet. He folded. The moral is to not be too fixated on tells because they can be used against you. 😉
players who start talking a lot or act overly confident are sometimes trying to sell a bluff (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/)
Many moons ago, before internet poker, before everyone played no limit, I had started playing serious poker, $5-$10 and $10-20 limit local games. I was studying, reading Brunson and Caro and Sklansky, and eager to find a tell. I noticed a friend would look down and to the right every time he bluffed : a huge glaring tell just like I had read about. Since he was a friend I was torn if I should tell him. I decided it was just part of poker and never did tell him. Another friend had an adrenaline control problem : his hands (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-hands/) would shake violently. Fortunately no one could tell if it was from bluffing (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/bluffing/) or having a monster. Over a few years of playing he got better at controlling it, but he still had a noticeable hand shake, but no one ever said they had figured out what it meant...
Steam slowly emanating from someone's collar ,,, either a wicked fart or a wicked hand .... wait for it.... sniff sniff ....
A player raises preflop, bets on the flop, and checks on the turn. The player has a weak hand.
The players are human right? All humans have the same limitations, but some are better at hiding Las. Once I observed a player who, whenever he received a good hand, he smiled discreetly without even realizing it...
The person who glances quickly at their own chips after seeing the community cards on the table or that looks directly at the dealer instead of the opponents to avoid eye contact.
One tell I've noticed, especially online, is that some players act instantly when they're weak but suddenly take a long time before making a big bet with a strong hand. Of course, timing tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/) aren't always reliable, but when combined with betting patterns, they can provide valuable information. ♠️
Bet sizing. Like bet small with a weak hand / missed flop vs betting big with big hand or when you hit the flop. Obviously it exploitative poker it does not has to be a clear mistake, but I am always price sensitive.
i played against a player that would tap his cards when he had a vgh, and not touch them when he was on a draw.
When I heard about people looking at feet, that me laugh as I can't keep my feet still, so if they looked at my feet they'd think I was uncomfortable and call my strong hands. Muhahahah
Online insta check for me shows weakness, I've won more hands that way.
A pretty clear live signal is when someone places a big bet and starts talking too much or justifying their move without anyone asking. 😄
In online poker (https://www.casino.us/poker/), I pay more attention to changes in pace; for example, someone who normally plays fast but who suddenly takes a long time to place a large bet.
Even so, I think the key is to look for patterns instead of relying on a single signal, because often it could simply be a coincidence.
One of the best tells for me online, and it's really funny to see, is when someone takes a long time to make a decision, and then they make a really big bet. 😂 In live, there have been times where someone acted very casual and spoke out a lot more than usual just before pushing a large bet. In some cases, the most absurd behaviour can indicate a tell!
One tell I've noticed is when a player suddenly changes how they bet. For example, if they normally bet small but suddenly make a very big bet, it can sometimes show strength or a bluff. I also watch how quickly players make their decisions. I don't trust tells completely, but I think they can give you extra information.
Limp-shove. I have marked several players who do it with AA. Limp and shove when raised - you can easily fold even KK when you see them doing it.
I can't comment on this topic because I've never played live.
One of the funniest poker tells (https://www.casino.us/poker/strategy/poker-tells/) I've seen is a player who suddenly goes completely silent whenever they have a monster hand, but talks nonstop when they're bluffing. Another common tell is players who instantly check weak hands but take a long pause before betting big with strong ones. While tells can be useful, it's always better to rely on solid strategy than on physical or timing tells alone.
Some wait until the last second to call, pretending they’re ‘thinking’. In reality, they’re panicking.When someone makes a huge overbet on a super dry board… they’re usually trying to scare you, not convince you.
I just assume every one is bluffing when they bet lol
One of the clearest online tells for me is a sudden change in timing. Someone who normally acts quickly but suddenly uses almost the entire timebank and then makes a big bet often has a very different hand than their usual range. I’ve also noticed players who become unusually aggressive after losing a big pot, which can be a sign they’re tilted and trying to win it back immediately. In live poker, nervousness can be interesting too: shaking hands, excessive chip movements or suddenly talking much more than usual. The funny thing is that some of the best tells are probably the ones I’ve accidentally given away myself. When I’m uncomfortable with a decision, I can definitely become slower or more hesitant without realizing it.
I play mostly online, so the biggest tells I notice are changes in timing and bet sizing. A player who has been acting quickly but suddenly tanks and then makes a small river raise often seems to be trying to look uncertain with a very strong hand.
That said, I never trust one tell by itself. I look for a change from that player’s normal pattern and combine it with the betting action. The strangest live tell is when a normally talkative player suddenly becomes completely silent and intensely focused on the hand.