I've been playing a lot of no-limit lately... online tournaments, home games, and my actual home home game with my parents and I've done pretty well for myself. I think I've stepped up my game a little more today after watching Annie Duke's "How to Beat the Big Boys" dvd tutorial. If you know basic pot odds, basic positional advantages and general aggressive-tight play, then this dvd is supposed to take your no-limit game to the next level. I'm going to try out what I've learned at the $100 buy-in at the Peppermill in Reno.
It has cool little tidbits and techniques that an average player wouldn't think about. She uses FBI profiling techniques to get a read on your opponent. For instance, it's generally known that a fish will act strong when he's weak and acts weak when he's strong. This is known as "hollywood" bluffing. But there are subtleties that may give more clues. Like rapidly blinking, or grasping the back of the neck both indicate a bluff.
She also gives additional betting techniques like consistent check-raising and the "bluff-call", both of which I'm going to try tonight on my dad.
Anyway, to the non-poker player, I'm super babbling. But if you're into poker, watch the DVD and call me up so we can talk about it.
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