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Poker Strategy - Poker Cheating TechniquesSignallingSignalling can either be used as a cheating technique all by itself but more often than not, it is used in conjunction with some of the other methods that have been described. The ways in which cheats actually signal to each other can vary enormously. If it is blatantly obvious even to a blind man, then it is not much of a problem because these amateurs will soon get caught. Unfortunately, professional cheats take many more precautions and are far more subtle. Cheats do not like to use methods that are easily detected by others. Using chips to signal hand strength is one way that can be used. The number of chips that is placed in a certain stack in a certain location can be an easy indicator of hand strength. How the cards are placed on the table is also another method amongst cheats. Signals don't always have to be visual either, they can just as easily be audible in nature. Scraping a chair leg across the floor, restacking chips with more force, sniffing and so on. They have all been used by professional cheats and this will continue. The number of ways that individuals can pass information to each other during a hand of poker is limited only by that persons imagination. How to spot itThe bad news is that unless this is being done by complete morons, there really isn't any real way to detect signalling if it is being done by individuals who are taking great care not to get caught. The key is in the preparation and if all parties are well drilled in the techniques then it can be impossible to spot in some cases. I have been in private cash games where I have been certain in my own mind that signals were being passed. It is just a feeling and very hard to explain but I always try and listen to that voice in my head whenever it is trying to tell me something...because it has nearly always been right in the past. Articles Within This Category |
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