Common Online Poker Mistakes by Rory Monahan

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Psyched

Great advice in this thread - and I'm definitely a practicer of some of these mistakes on numerous occasions.

One thing that I used to do when I played online more frequently was that before I login (doesn't matter which site, UB, PokerRoom, whatever) I had to get into a frame of mind in order to get into that mode for playing poker. It's so easy to get distracted and it's so different than when you're going to a B&M Casino.

Going to a B&M you have the travel time to think to yourself and get psyched about what you're going to do and sometimes an adrenaline rush. When you finally get there - you should be like - 'ok, I'm ready to go'. Online, your travel time involves just walking upstairs or into the next room and sittin down in the chair.

One thing that I used to do was pace around and think about past experiences - one time I even went outside and walked around the block to reflect and try to emulate the thoughts that go through my head when going to a B&M.

Not sure if this would help others, but it helps me get into that mindset of playing poker and to prevent distractions.

Cheers and good luck on the tables!

Good point! I am in a less serious even nonchalant(I think that's a word??) frame of mind when I go to play online. Very casual. But going to a real casino I'm so excited I always have butterflies! Next time I'll try to work myself up before I logon. Definitely need to take my online poker more seriously. Who knows, maybe I might even win! Thanks mate. Good post.

 

[stephen578]

I use auto check to percieve weekness when really ive hit the nut flush on the flop. Works wonders almost everytime. The time it takes for you to decide can work well for you if done properly rather than that being in favour of your oposition. Well written post too

 

[el_magiciann]

I found this Very usefull and i hope it helps a lot in our online grinds. : )