Am recently back from playing at the Mirage Poker Room, where I had a great time in their daily High Noon Tourney. If you haven't played much poker live, the next time you are in Las Vegas, the Mirage is relatively affordable (less than $100 for the High Noon), relaxed, and friendly.
Isn't it amazing, especially for those of us who only get to play live every month or so, how much you can learn in just one session even if you bust out fairly early? It was certainly true at the Mirage, where as usual I was the only gal at my table. (Just the way I like it.)
Now, I don't think I have a lot of tells (according to my poker pals), but I've discovered that playing live I tend to think with my hands--you know, tap the table (and I'm not checking), rub my finger, that type of thing. I think I must do while I'm working at my desk. And at the poker table it's a not only a bad habit, but also a possible tell. Don't move your hands unless you are checking, if you can help.
Keeping my hands quiet was also a good reminder to look at my cards just once and not again (unless of course you are trying to look weak). So if you are someone who normally gestures a lot or uses their hands expressively (you know who you are) be sure to watch yourself at the table. In fact while I was playing, a particular gesture-y East Coast gentleman at our table knocked his gin and tonic asunder.
That's it for today. May Lady Luck be with you next time at the tables.
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