Types of Poker Players

At the beginning of a poker career, every player faces weak opponents who either do not understand the essence of the game or are just learning how to play. But as the limits increase, the number of different types of players practicing a particular style of play is growing.


The weakest players, of which there are many on micro limits, are answering machines, or, as they are also called "phones". Such players are usually passive and afraid to raise the pot on their own, but they also do not like to fold weak hands, calling bets in the hope of gaining strength in the late streets or discovering at the showdown that the opponent's hand is weaker.


"Maniacs" are also weak players, and their main difference from answering machines is that they can be very aggressive, use ridiculous bluffs and try to scare rivals with high stakes. With maniacs, as well as with answering machines, it is advisable to adhere to a careful style of play and try not to get involved in a serious confrontation with them without a strong hand. If they manage to catch a strong hand at the table with such a player, they will be happy to pay for it.


"The rock" is a very cautious type of opponent. Such players play a very narrow range of starting hands. They are able to sit at the table for a long time without showing any activity and wait for a long time for the arrival of a strong pocket pair or two high pocket cards. Their passivity makes them very vulnerable to aggressive players who constantly steal their blinds and bluff them out of the pot. At the same time, if such an opponent makes a bet, it is better not to mess with him and throw out any hands except the strongest ones.


Good players include those who play in a tight-aggressive style. The range of hands they play is wider than that of the rock, but it only comes down to those hands with which they will be ahead of the opponent in most cases. These players are most often familiar with the theory of the game and have an understanding of the game aspects and strategies of proper play. They do not lose large sums recklessly, so they are not the best rivals for earning money.


Loose-aggressive players are similar to tight-aggressive players in that they know how to play poker, usually play well and do not commit rash actions. The difference between them is that loose-aggressive players play a wider range of starting hands, which includes weak hands, with which they win due to aggression and skillful bluffs. There are not many of them at micro limits, but at higher limits, the loose-aggressive style is the most profitable, therefore it is used by many famous players. Here are the special 1xBet Pakistan bonus code and promotions available for sports betting bonuses by using exclusive 1xbet promo code pakistan enter our bonus code for 1XBET in the registration form and claim exclusive bonuses for casino and sports betting. Players in Pakistan can use this code when opening your account to get a bonus of up to 36,000 PKR or $/€130.