Surviving the Donkeys and the Sharks - 0 views
Playing poker has its hazards! There are two types players that one should watch out for and try to stay clear of.
The Shark and the Donkey!
The Shark:
The shark is very dangerous. This player is the classic example of the top of the food chain waiting to take advantage of the weakness of lesser poker players.
Dealing with a shark is very easy. Stay away from them and stick to shallow waters ie. small stake games. But don’t be fooled, smaller, less well know sharks still lurk in these waters.
Characteristics of a Shark
- Usually wait at a table for players to come to them
- Plays very few hands
- When they play, they play aggressively
- Usually win the hands that they play
The Donkey
If the shark is dangerous, then the donkey is leather. Technically speaking, the donkey has no concept of the what poker is about. These players are gamblers and enjoy the thrill of the chase. Unfortunately, the donkeys get lucky every now and then and usually deliver the worst bad beats imaginable.
Dealing with a donkey is pretty straight forward. Select your hand very carefully, and when you have the nuts then punish the donkey with strong/clever betting.
Characteristics of a Donkey
- Usually plays too many hands
- Plays a range of stakes, mid to highs stakes
- Always limping in and flat calls bets
- Hit there cards on the river
Surviving the Donkeys and the Sharks is a stressful affair but once your poker scope is set, then pick on the weakness of these players. Be clever, play within your bankroll and keep on learning.
