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Originally Posted by Bernatron
For the record, because everyone’s opinion seems to universally be that’s a false tell, I did that same action five times before with a strong hand and win each pot. It’s good to understand the flow of the game for this play to make any sense, but even then I wasn’t seeking feedback on what I know was a bad play. I was just trying to give context.
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I think it is an angle not a false tell.
I think it is an angle because you are technically within the rules but have violated the spirit of the rules. And you will likely need an official (dealer or floor) to make a ruling upholding the technicality in your favor.
It doesn't matter whether the betting line is valid or if it is forward motion. Either way your blind river call is not a valid action though you are trying to make it seem so. Its just not clear which rule is going to be invoked in your favor.
So in answer to your question, I think you are an angleshooting jerk. I have no respect for liars who initiate their lie in order to win more money. If an opponent asks a question I have no problem with lying (ask a stupid question get a stupid answer is what my father taught me). Deception and false tells are legit in poker though.
But as you point out your play was dumb anyway. Getting her to not bet isn't going to change the amount of money she wins. It only puts you in jeopardy of losing the extra $100 if the house gets it wrong. The only way it works is if the lady has a worse hand than you and was going to bluff and is now convinced you are going to call when in fact you would have folded. All of that is an unlikely parlay especially if she is familiar at all with false tells (when a player reaches for chips as I am about to bet I know they are trying to discourage the bet and are therefore weak).
And just to point out the obvious, if you are going to pull off this ridiculously stupid angleshot stunt, push $200 out there short of the betting line before the river is dealt, and don't say a word...