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Originally Posted by TexisTanner_1787
I've heard of a new tell recently- looking at the pulse in the neck. I hear this is why so many players are now wearing scarfs.
No ... Yes ... Maybe ...
No, it's not really a new tell
Yes, it's become quite a bit more 'looked at' the last few years
There is some debate over the usefulness of this tell since players maybe nervous due to a variety of reasons ... big pot, never been in this spot before, big hand, bluffing, big draw ... or combinations of those reasons.
I think the scarf can be used to cover up a number of potential tells including swallowing, breathing, lip movement as well as pulse indicators.
Lots of old school - new school thinking here due to hoodies, glasses and just covering up in general. GL