Talk it Out: Using Verbal Poker Tells at the Tables

It’s a huge hand. Your opponent has made a hefty bet in the river. Calling will put your tournament life at stake. You sense he’s bluffing, but just not sure.

Your two-pair seems good, but the river brought a third spade. Did he hit that flush? Does he have trips?

Then he starts talking. “I call,” you announce and soon rake a nice pot.

It’s a quandary that every poker player faces at some point. But poker tells, combined with good instincts, can be a big part of getting a read on opponents and making the right decision.

And that also includes verbal poker tells, making use of the information given away when a player chit chats or discusses a hand.

If you want to find out more about verbal poker tells and how to use them to get the information you need from your opponents, be sure to visit the 888poker Magazine to read the full article.