We are all familiar with the poker rules and, since poker is the most popular casino game most gamblers say they know everything about poker. But in poker there are some aspects which are even more important than knowing the ranking of the hands and basic rules of the game, things that give you more self confidence during the play.By knowing these things you can actually be take control over a situation against players who don’t use proper poker etiquette. These things we are talking about are manners hat can help you be a better player and your odds of success will be much higher.

This is why we advise you not to splash chips into the pot on purpose, not to stall the action of a game unnecessarily, not to throw or tear cards and not to say things or take actions that could unfairly influence the course of the game.

You can attain so much more by being polite and being modest when you win. You should not criticise the way other players play and be kind to the dealer as there is a superstition according to which you will get good cards if you do.

A professional gambler knows how important it is to manage his table space rationally. You should never handle other players’ chips or cards or transferred from one player to another. Be careful with your own cards and hold them so that no one else can see them. Don’t hold them against your shirt and don’t put them in your pocket, but instead keep them on the table. And if you want to leave the table, no matter for how short time, you should inform the dealer about it.

When playing, it is essential that you track the course of the game and play in turn and only fold your cards when your turn has come. Don’t make any statements about the cards you throw away or about any possible hands. When you discard your hand make sure the other players can’t see what cards you have discarded. Only show your cards at the showdown.

A good player plays in his own interest. Keep quiet during each hand. There is a lot of psychology involved in poker, so it’s more important to observe the reactions and mimics of your opponents as this will help you more than making useless commentaries. You’ll see that these issues are more important than the game rules and winning is one step closer if you consider these manners, the poker etiquette both before and during each game.