THE WORLD'S #1 POKER MANUAL - Card Games

Poker Book, Strategies
Sid Bennett Wild Medium Big loser Plays wild when winning.
Tightens up if feelings are
hurt.
Ted Fehr Suicidal Easy Big loser Plays tight early in game
and then disintegrates,
especially if losing. His
playing becomes even
worse when on a horsebetting
spree.
3. Situation and Position (22)
Action strategy depends on the immediate situation and involves decisions about calling, opening,
betting, raising, dropping, and bluffing. In making those decisions, the good player correlates the
following poker variables to the immediate situation.
1. Estimated strength[ 15 ] and statistical value[ 16 ] of his own hand
2. Game
pace
temperament
atmosphere
time (such as first hand, a late hour, last hand)
size of pot
potential size of pot
3. Opponents
indicated strength
attitude
attentiveness
win or loss status
effect of previous bet
4. Position
fundamental
technical
The good player appraises his situation from both a fundamental and a technical position. His
fundamental position is the estimated strength and statistical value of his hand relative to other players.
His technical position is the strategic and psychological advantage he holds over his opponents at a
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