♠ ♥ Poker Tells Database ♦ ♣

You raise preflop, then raise on the flop, and your opponent reraises you. As you are pondering if your hand is beat, your opponent blurts out "What, do you have Kings or Aces over there?" It is likely he is trying to scare you off the hand. If he has Kings or Aces beat, why would he give any indication that he has them beat? He probably has a drawing hand.

A player makes a bet letting the chips splash away from himself. If they don't do this normally, this might be an indication of weakness.

A visible pulse is created by adrenaline. This is probably a tense moment for them, so if they just made a big move, it might mean weakness.

Players who lean way back are usually comfortable with the current situation, so beware of a strong hand.

Players that cover their mouth during a tense moment may be exhibiting a natural behavior of weakness.

A weak player may have trouble hiding a tense or tight lip, which can be a sign of a bluff.

A player that immediately looks away from a flop may likely have a strong hand and want's to represent weakness.

A player may pause before a check to suggest strength. If they really had a strong hand they'd more likely check right away, then raise.

This is usually a sign of weakness. They have checked the check/fold box, so they have already determined their action before their turn.

This is usually a sign of strength. They have checked the bet/raise box, so they have already determined their action before their turn.

This is almost always the sign of a big hand. They are trying to make you think they are contemplating what to do with a marginal hand. If they really had a weak hand, they'll more likely act quicker to represent strength.

Many amateurs will hold their breath in an attempt to hide the adrenaline of a big bluff.

This action is typically a strong hand trying to look weak. Many amateurs will over-emphasize the acting.

Many players lean forward when they suddenly become interested in the hand. They may have a monster, or a really good draw. They don't want to miss anything that is going on.

Many times players will tap their cards on the turn if they didn't get what they wanted. If you see tap-tap, give em a raise and see if you're right.

If someone takes a abnormally long time to call, they may be trying to calculate something. They are most likely on some sort of drawing hand.

Most players have read a book or two, and gathered that it is unlikely a player with a weak hand will look another player directly in the eye. So when they bluff, they'll try their darnedest and stare directly at you, almost too intensely. This too, may be a sign of weakness.

A player looks down and sees a big hand. His unconscious reaction is to pull the cards closer toward his stack if he really likes them.

You are facing a fairly large raise. After some contemplation you begin to reach for chips. The raiser blurts out some kind of comment. It doesn't really matter what is said, because it is extremely unlikely he'd say anything with a big hand. He is probably taking a last ditch effort to get you off the hand.

Many players become suddenly silent when they are holding a very big hand. This is even more evident with the particularly chatty players.

The loose sloppy players may typically have a sloppy pile of chips, whereas a methodical player will have neat stacks. Some even line the colors of the chips up.

Many players make the same plays with the same types of hands. Watch how they play and know how they bet in certain situations. Mix up your play to avoid falling into this trap!

This may be an indication that someone flopped a flush draw, and they can't remember what suit the higher card was. You at least know they didn't make the flush already. Many experienced players know this, and will intentionally peek again, so know your players!

If a player looks at their hole cards or looks at the flop, then takes a glance at their chips, this may be an indication of them figuring what they want to raise. Beware!

Observe a player with shaky hands when betting chips. If they do it all the time, then it may be a physical condition you can overlook. But if they do this infrequently, they may have a big hand. It is difficult to control that adrenaline!

Remember weak is strong, strong is weak. He probably has a big hand.

Pros and amateurs alike will often act the opposite of their card strength. A strong hand may act disinterested, whereas a weak hand may act strong.

Many poker players have a tendency to stare at big hole cards. Try to peek at cards the same length of time. Glasses may help hide the eyes also.