The secret that I am about to reveal has been very profitable for me. Nearly all finding online casino poker players would give up their hands pre-flop and post-flop by the speed at which they bet. I first came across this area of poker play at a shorthanded cash game with a few 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 an excellent, I checked the river, and he bet once again, I instinctly called him as I was beat, and could not get away from the two pair, he flipped over aces.

Reading poker players is like solving a puzzle; it is important to gather all of the pieces (information) before you make any decision. Inside this 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 extremely important information is the fact that he waited for a while before betting.

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

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