And for God’s sake, do not ask your opponent what a calling station is because that’s giving away the game entirely.
A calling station is the poker term for newbies, first-time poker players, amateurs, novices…are you getting the drift here? In short, it’s you. And if you read this article thoroughly, you just might have the chance of concealing the fact that you’re indeed a genuine calling station and pass yourself off as a moderately good poker player. I know, you’re hoping that I could turn you into a poker legend with just four hundred words or so but…I aim to help, not perform a miracle. Improving your skills in poker and reaching the level of experts take years, not minutes.
You Say It Best When You Say Nothing At All…
Or in this case, when you show, feel and act like there’s nothing happening. Long-time poker players are an old hand when it comes to bluffing their way to victories. And though I don’t expect you to be able to do the same thing, you may at least try and try until you succeed. School your face to be expressionless and I guarantee that this will come handy in the future.
Limit Your Calls
No, I’m not talking about phone calls or saving on phone expenses. I meant, don’t call on every bet that’s made. One giveaway sign of most first-time-poker-players is their inclination to take on each bet. To conceal the fact that you’re a calling station, you of course have to do the opposite. Think before you act. Just because you have a good set of cards doesn’t mean you’re sure to win. Remember, unless you’ve got a royal flush, there still may be someone with better cards than you.
Play With A Reasonable Stack
Poker, above all things, is a game of risk. We’re talking about bets, stakes, pots, odds – all of these have something to do with risk. Most first time poker players, unfortunately, find themselves allergic to playing with a reasonable amount of risk and so enter the game with only a small amount of chips, as if it could prevent them from losing more than they’re willing to. If you want to look like a poker player with considerable experience, play with a moderate amount of chips that would enable you to continue playing for a length of time, especially when you’re on a winning streak.
Now, then, are you ready to fool your fellow players into believing you’re not a calling station? If so, it’s time to bet away!
