The concept of tilt is something most poker players are aware of, but the severity of the effect is only realized by a few. Taking a bad beat or two then losing your composure during a poker game is called tilt. When another player gets under your skin it can also happen. You tend to make plays you wouldn't normally make which end up costing you money when on tilt. Often these plays cost you a lot of money. When playing live in a casino or card room, you only lose control at one table at a time then usually can regain your composure after just a few hands. Playing online on 6 to 8 tables a once is a different story.
There are many advantages to playing online like multi-tabling and faster dealing, which allows you to play far more hands than live play. If you're playing your best poker this is a great way to make money, until you tilt which can cost you a small fortune. You will more than likely tilt for 3 or 4 hands in a live game in the ten minutes it takes for you to calm down. During a game online in ten minutes you may see 60 or more hands go by. Chances are you will make more mistakes and lose more money if you are tilting for 60 hands. Poker players tend to become more agitated when this happens, instead of calming down, costing them more money. Of course losing money will cause a player to stay on tilt longer and so the cycle continues. These situations can be identified.
If you are normally a tight solid player but find yourself playing fast and loose, chances are you are experiencing tilt. If you have lost several hands in a row this can be a sign. If you're losing a lot of chips you may be tilting, so you better do something fast.
Taking a walk is an easy answer. Taking a ten minute break can help you regain your focus. The problem is if you're playing eight tables and you stand up every time you lose a big hand you'll spend more time walking than playing. Tightening up your game and paying closer attention to every play you make is a more realistic answer. Talking to yourself may help. "Does it make sense to raise with Ace Four Suited under the gun?" If you answer no to your own question then fold the hand. It may also be wise to fold a few borderline hands instead of taking the chance. Talking to yourself may sound crazy but you may be surprised at how many mistakes you avoid by doing it.
The answer to tilt is different for everyone. The common solution is that you need to do whatever works to calm you down and get back on your A game. If you're multi-tabling, you need to do it quick or your bankroll will take a serious hit.
There are many advantages to playing online like multi-tabling and faster dealing, which allows you to play far more hands than live play. If you're playing your best poker this is a great way to make money, until you tilt which can cost you a small fortune. You will more than likely tilt for 3 or 4 hands in a live game in the ten minutes it takes for you to calm down. During a game online in ten minutes you may see 60 or more hands go by. Chances are you will make more mistakes and lose more money if you are tilting for 60 hands. Poker players tend to become more agitated when this happens, instead of calming down, costing them more money. Of course losing money will cause a player to stay on tilt longer and so the cycle continues. These situations can be identified.
If you are normally a tight solid player but find yourself playing fast and loose, chances are you are experiencing tilt. If you have lost several hands in a row this can be a sign. If you're losing a lot of chips you may be tilting, so you better do something fast.
Taking a walk is an easy answer. Taking a ten minute break can help you regain your focus. The problem is if you're playing eight tables and you stand up every time you lose a big hand you'll spend more time walking than playing. Tightening up your game and paying closer attention to every play you make is a more realistic answer. Talking to yourself may help. "Does it make sense to raise with Ace Four Suited under the gun?" If you answer no to your own question then fold the hand. It may also be wise to fold a few borderline hands instead of taking the chance. Talking to yourself may sound crazy but you may be surprised at how many mistakes you avoid by doing it.
The answer to tilt is different for everyone. The common solution is that you need to do whatever works to calm you down and get back on your A game. If you're multi-tabling, you need to do it quick or your bankroll will take a serious hit.
About the Author:
The author is a successful limit cash game player. He plays poker and receives Rakeback at PKR Poker and Rakeback at BetSafe Poker.
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