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08-15-2018 , 08:40 AM

Puma1

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I've seen players even on biggest tournaments in the world lean in on the table in order to get a read on the other player( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikkGB3pQgA0 at 6:30). So basicaly I am wondering is player allowed to stand up and walk up to another player and stand let's say 1 meter from him? Where is the line between "getting a better view of the player" and invading personal space.

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08-15-2018 , 09:00 AM

madlex

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I think there’s no clear cut rule what you are allowed to do, but standing up from your chair and walking around the table while facing action might kill your hand for ‘abandoning’ it.

If you see guys on TV get up and walk to the rail, that’s after they are all-in and action is closed.

In reality in a cash game, I’d assume the dealer would tell you to sit back down and call the floor if you don’t. Even if you are technically not violating any rules that would be considered undesirable behavior.

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08-15-2018 , 01:43 PM

browni3141

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Don’t do this stuff. It’s fish behavior.

Lol at that hand. Reinkemeier isn’t a pro, is he?

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08-15-2018 , 01:52 PM

Tutejszy

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also, reads arent really a real thing, they were made up by pros so losing players would focus on "reading people" rather than actually learning how to play poker. You can gain some information from people's behaviour, but it's very basic and only works vs very bad players.

re hand, I think Reinkemeier was leaning to see Seiver's chips, even if he knew the bet amont visualizing it via chips can be helpful

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08-15-2018 , 02:02 PM

ArtyMcFly

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Originally Posted by Tutejszy

re hand, I think Reinkemeier was leaning to see Seiver's chips, even if he knew the bet amont visualizing it via chips can be helpful

Seiver was all in. I think Toby was looking for a fast neck pulse (an indicator of a big bluff). The "neck pulse tell" is probably overrated, but it's why a lot of players wear scarves.

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08-15-2018 , 02:20 PM

madlex

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Originally Posted by browni3141

Reinkemeier isn’t a pro, is he?

He has >$10mil in live tournament earnings and a couple 6 figure online cashes including winning a Sunday Million.

Haven’t seen him in a couple years, but back in the day he was one of the original “Team Germany” guys that crushed (super) high rollers.

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