LOOKING AWAY: A player acts weak when they are strong by feigning disinterest in the hand. They want to appear non-threatening, encouraging you to put money in the pot.

STARING AT THE FLOP: This is a way of acting strong when weak. By feigning interest in the fl op, your opponent is hoping that you will check to them.

GESTURES: Any exaggerated gesture is probably an act. For example, a player who shrugs before throwing her chips in is acting unsure – and probably has a good hand.

THE DWELL-UP: A player who takes an inordinate amount of time to make a decision, then raises, is probably holding a strong hand.

STARING AT YOU: By staring at you, the player is trying to intimidate you, and appear threatening. Why? Because he doesn’t want you to bet.