Image is how you project yourself to other people or, from their perspective, how they see you. Poker online table image is what other players see when they play against you. Having an image and making use of this is something most people fail to realize.
The key to online poker table image is to make your opponents see what you want to see.
If your temperament is to play poker as a loose player, make them think that is how you play all the time. When you get a premium hand, play it as if you have a weak hand which will confuse the other players when the hand is played out.
If you are a tight player, turn your plays to your benefit. Allow the others to think you have picked up a good hand by betting pre-flop. If you win the blinds, act pleased and if you are called, don’t be dejected. A follow-up bet on the flop will make it difficult for a good player to call. If the flop turns out big (i.e., ace, king, knave), your opponents will most probably assume that you have a hit and fold. If the flop comes out low and your weak hand hits, it may turn out even better as they will think you have an even larger hand. Continue reading “Using Your Poker Table Image to Your Advantage”