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Poker is often idealised in movies. The extravagance of the games that are depicted are sometimes not realistic to real life, with characters winning despite all the odds. For those looking to improve their poker skills, the movies may seem like an odd place to learn. But, if we look past the artistic license, there are some great tips that can be picked up from the movies.
Bond is one of the most obvious poker icons, with his smooth moves and cool head. He even manages to stay cool in the hit movie Casino Royale, when he finds himself $5 million down during a poker game. But, Bond has something to teach us all, as he knows that to win poker you have to be in it for the long haul. Instead of walking away a broken man, Bond finds a new bidder for $5 million and manages to beat all of the other players on the table. Poker might have its downs but with a little patience and lady luck on your side, it can also have its ups.
Another point to take on board, is not to get attached to your cards too early. Many players fall in love with their first hands dealt, and don’t pay attention to their chances of winning. This is true of Eddie in Lock Stock, who has to play against crock Harry ‘The Hatchett.’ Despite Harry’s crocked attempts at cheating as his cronies watch his every move, Eddie still manages to lose by getting too attached to his cards. This should be a lesson to us all to keep our eyes open.
Poker can be a confusing game for beginners, especially when all the different game types are considered. Bwin has a useful poker school for novices which explains some of the different varieties of poker that aren’t usually shown on the silver screen.
Last but not least, the tip of the day is ‘spotting the tell’. Matt Damon does this well in his movie Rounders. The climax of the film revolves around him being able to spot a specific tell. If you’re looking to enhance your poker skills, you’d better get watching some movies and using online tutorials to improve your game.