The Poker Mag

When we find ourselves raking in a nice pot, or indeed watching one being raked in by our opponent, it can sometimes have an effect on our confidence. Especially in times where we play a hand very well or make a mistake, there always seems to be some sort of momentum in poker while we play. This is perhaps not quite so noticeable for players who play very conservatively as much of the game is about waiting, but for most of us, when we get involved in a few pots, we can grow or shrink in confidence.

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This confidence that grows from success at the tables can carry us on to play better poker over the course of a session, in the same way as tilt can ruin our logical play if we are susceptible to it. You could perhaps say that such lucky or unlucky runs can shape the course of a week playing the game, or even a month. If you feel like everything is going your way, you are bound to be playing your best poker I feel.

I suppose that these winning runs are not entirely like a pendulum swinging in terms of momentum, as with poker, things can change very quickly indeed. The best thing we can do as players, is to try and plough on with our logical play when the going gets tough. As for when the momentum is with us, enjoy playing the game and continue to press your advantage without taking too many risks.