Online Poker Tells Part 2

Just two more things to discuss for Online Poker Tells. First, is a player breaking from auto play mode, and second, the dreaded min-raise or the check min-raise.

1. When a player breaks away from their auto play pattern and comes in with a raise they most likely have a really big hand, Aces, Kings, or big slick most likely. Take extra caution if you have a HUD and their VPIP and PFR are really low.

2. You've all experienced someone min-raising or check min-raising you. It's one of the most dreadful plays to be up against in online poker, and it can throw you off quite a bit. Does he have top pair, or better? Is he on a draw? Is he just taking advantage of my tight play? These are all questions I've asked myself and have come to a  few conclusions. 1) he probably does have top pair, an over pair, or better, depending on the texture of the board. 2) if the board is low and has two-to-a-flush, he probably has the nut flush draw, possibly with two over cards, or top pair with the nut flush draw. 3) if you've been playing tight and your read on your opponent is that he is a solid player, he could be taking advantage of your tight play. So if you have top pair top kicker or a really good draw, don't be afraid to play aggressive and re-pop them. 

Note: I wouldn't suggest coming over the top of them if it is early in the tournament. One things I advocate (and will be something I'll go over in a little while) is to not get all your chips in the middle early in a sit and go. If the blinds are still small and your getting good odds, just call, don't raise. You can peel off another card and see how he reacts. Otherwise you might regret that re-raise.

Kyle

Sit and Go Expert