Males or Females are the most Dangerous players on the poker tables

It is clear that poker players try many psychological ploys to gain the advantage at the tables. From goofy sunglasses to cold, intimidating stare-downs, players will try anything to get the reaction that they want from their opponents. The women playing at your tables may know how to get the best reactions, as we at Top Pair interviewed several beautiful female players (tough job, we know) to uncover their efforts to use a combination of sexiness and savvy to extract our chips. These arent always simple and straightforward tricks, guys. In fact, the ladies that we spoke with have their plays down to a measured science. When they combine their mastery of the manipulation of the mans mind with their high level of poker skill, these girls rake in consistently sizable profits.

Tactic 1: The Blatant, Sexy Distraction Think of this first tactic as the framework from which most others are built. Although it is obvious, it is almost always effective because sex sells. In fact, every woman that we spoke with included sexy and alluring attire and looks as a main weapon. I wear a small sized t-shirt that says Im All-In across the chest, smirked Melissa Evern, a regular at the $4-8 tables in Las Vegas. While most of the men at poker tables often suffer from a scruffy five-o clock shadow and ratty clothes, these beauties light up the cardroom with a wide smile and loads of energy. I know who my marks are before I even sit down, explained Courtney Getts, a receptionist at a large Vegas business and medium-limit poker player. I watch the way they look at me as I come in to sit down. If they have a certain spark in their eye, I know they will be easiest to clean-out. It doesnt stop at the physical looks, either. The girls explained how they are intentionally chatty and flirtatious to keep the men at the table off of their game. When they focus on me in that way, Melissa says, they dont pick up on playing style. They dont watch the hands closely. They just kinda lose track of the game.

It makes it easy, because they play softer and just play their cards. Owen D. from Vancouver was man enough to admit to being played by a beautiful woman. She flirted her way to 5 or 6 pots, he said. It was just not worth taking the smile off of her face ...

Tactic 2: The Damsel in Distress & Guilt Trip I love when they underestimate me. That is what Im going for, is what one woman told us. They often get us to do this by acting as if they are novices. In meek and insecure tones, theyll ask simplistic questions about the appropriate amount for raises and calls, pretend they are unclear when it is their turn to act, and always display a look of surprise when they win a pot. Without fail, a couple of guys will swoop in to be the hero of the day, instructing and guiding the lady. Because other players view them as an outmatched rookie, the women say that guys often feel guilty when they beat them for a pot. It s funny how guys always apologize when they beat me. They never apologize to another guy for beating them, unless it is a crazy bad beat. But they almost always feel bad about taking my money. This guilt costs many guys money, as in the long run they fail to maximize their bets when playing hands against the woman.

Tactic 3: The Party Girl Lori T. contacted us through an online poker forum, explaining her interesting approach. I can always get callers when I raise, she boasts. I set it all up earlier in the night. I get super-outgoing to get everyone laughing and talking. I encourage the cocktail waitress to come by to get all of the guys drinking. I might even propose a toast. Ill tell crazy stories -- half of them I just make-up as I go! Anything to get the energy and excitement up. When the timing is just right, she then takes advantage of the atmosphere by raising the pot. When I raise with a good hand, Ill smile at the next guy and nod my head slightly. Its almost like Ive giving him a cue to call. Ill even sometimes say something like (mon or Everybody play, it is a family pot! Since everyone is in such a good mood, many of them call just to be part of the fun. When I win the hand and take the money, the guys often just laugh and congratulate me.