Putting an opponent on tilt may be one of most effective strategies to win chips. When an opponent is on tilt, he will play below his actual skill level. A tilted opponent will often make marginal calls, hopeless bluffs, and terrible reads. A tilted opponent is the best type of opponent to play against. I have had many winning sessions simply by putting my opponent on tilt and watching him self-destruct. Using aggression against your opponent is the best way to send most of your opponents on tilt. When players are not used to being raised a lot, they get very emotional. Players get really angry when someone is not playing the ?normal? way. I know poker is just a game, but there is a lot of emotion when money is involved.

Another way to send your opponent on tilt doesn't even involve playing cards. I am not a strong fan of verbally sending an opponent on tilt, but it definitely works. Many times you will encounter an opponent who tries to get under your skin by criticizing your poker playing abilities. It is your job to control your emotions when an opponent makes a verbal attack. He is trying to get under your skin in an attempt to send you on tilt. Remember that you can also through verbal insults at your opponent to make him mad. If he lets himself get angry, he will definitely go on tilt. Poker is a game that requires you to control your emotions. Similar to the last seconds of a basketball game, every decision requires you to focus on playing the game. Send your opponent on tilt and your poker profits will skyrocket.

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