The game of poker is tricky, and the one's who play the game of poker are devils. To deal with such devils, let me give you some of the strategies to read your opponent’s playing style and betting patterns which will help you to be a winner in the long run while playing the game of poker. It is difficult to guess what cards are their with your opponents but by reading their playing actions, be it verbal or non verbal you can make the best out of it. Sometimes they do it unconsciously and this is what you want. Most of the skillful players try to keep you in the dark and confuses you but this is not the case always.


The best way to read your opponents in this game of poker is by looking at their eyes. Sometimes they wear glasses and all, to avoid attention, but still you will get to know if a sudden change in their behavior occurs. One’s facial expressions can also help you in knowing your opponents hand in this poker game. He will show you some obvious reasons like a smile if it is a weak hand or some kind of sadness if it is a strong hand. Some weak players also try to fool you by giving some comments like “these are my cards on the table” raising the voice a bit higher so that you fail to recognize his weak hand. Call it what you want, I call it a bluff. Anxiety or hands shaking also shows the sign of nervousness. Body and attitude also can help a lot in knowing your opponents mind in poker. Also notice how the players arranged their stack of chips. A loose player will maintain it in an unorganized form where as a tight player will arrange it in a neat way. Before starting on to play, keep a watch on all these signs to know your opponent better.


Reading your opponent is one thing and playing a real game of poker another. You should always keep in mind that whatever you are trying to look for in the opponent, even the opponent may be looking for the same things in you. Try not to bring any emotion to face. Act as normally as you can. From my personal experience, what I have seen is that sometimes your opponent will be so clever that he will make you believe in something fake, which might cost you a lot if you are not keen on what is real and what is fake. Same thing applies to you. Bring out mixed emotions, so your opponent is always confused on your part of poker game.