Knowing When To Walk Away
As the old saying goes, a good gambler knows when to “walk away”, or in the words of a famous song “Know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, and know when to run”. This is perhaps one of the most apt thoughts for those playing Poker which is both a game of skill and chance.
Every Poker player will know that there are times when the cards are against you, and every hand you are dealt seems to offer little hope. This is the time when the good Poker player knows when to call it a day, refresh their batteries and try again the next time. The worst thing which you can do in any form of gamble is chase the dollar, chase the money you have lost - it is very easy to lose your head, your focus and even more money!
While there are situations in Poker when you may be able to bluff your way to a win, if you use the bluff too often it will only be a matter of time before you are found out. The bluff is a strategy which should be used sparingly to receive the best returns, it can prove invaluable in certain experiences - most often against players who you know may have a little less “bottle” than you.
If you watch the TV Poker tournaments you will notice that even the professionals know when to fold their cards, and the ones who realise this at an early stage of their “career” are the ones who have a better chance of making it. Those who believe that they can win with every hand are the ones who could be in trouble, the ones who may leave themselves out on a limb when the final two players are left.