"Poker Face" is more than a term. Fundamentals of Poker

Over the past decade, the popularity of poker has reached unprecedented heights. It is played by millions, regardless of gender and age. It was in Russia that the impetus for the popularization of this card game was the enchanting performance of Ivan Demidov at the 2008 World Championship in poker. It was not easy his way, but still the player reached the final table, where he took second place and became vice-champion of the world, receiving huge prize money.

The Pursuit of Happyness

Check your abilities and try to snatch a delicious piece of a pie in the form of millions of dollars there are many hunters. In the largest poker tournaments, both live and on the expanses of online poker rooms, not one hundred willing people, including beginners, gather daily. The last one, first of all, is to understand the terminology of poker, to thoroughly study the rules and, undoubtedly, to have the courage and determination to play for money.

"Poker Face" - this is not given to everyone

Whatever one may say, the game for money is accompanied by a constant stressful state, sometimes it is necessary to bluff it. This is where the well-known expression appears: "Poker Face". This is a state where the player's appearance after a series of game actions becomes absolutely unperturbed. Not all players will be perfectly able to control themselves. Many newcomers experienced poker players bite into two accounts for certain mimic movements.

Hence the question arises: "Poker Face" - is it an innate inner state? Or is it quite realistic, having learned all the subtleties of the game, eventually learn to bluff so coolly? One can not say with absolute certainty that having played a year or two, you will cease to be absolutely worried and nervous. But that your actions will become natural, the stiffness will leave - that's for sure.

Tricky tricks of professionals

Looking at the poker star, as he plays - aggressively and unperturbed, it's a mistake to think that he does not worry. "Poker Face" - this is just a mask, inside the player is a real volcano of emotions and emotions. In order not to betray themselves, experienced players resort to tricky methods. During the distribution, they completely abstract from others and just look at one point, absolutely not responding to the questions and attacks of opponents.

So it's easier to control yourself. Because your opponent can in every possible way try to lead you to a response, asking provocative questions, thereby gathering information about the strength of your combination.

Experts believe that anyone can try to develop their poker face skills. In addition to constant gaming practice, it is recommended to study special literature and practice all sorts of techniques.

The main thing is not to overdo it and do not overdo it during training. And then the risk is great instead of the virtuoso of the game, who knows how to masterfully manipulate facial expressions, to turn into a braked, monotonously indifferent reaction to all vital stimuli phlegmatic.