I'm sure the word TILT is nothing that you haven't heard before even if you are new to poker. In a nutshell, being on TILT means that you are no longer thinking clearly or that something occurred at the table that has upset you. A few things that could set someone on TILT are :

1.       Taking a Bad Beat  - Getting your money in the pot with the best hand only to be outdrawn by a  weaker hand

2.       Being shown a Bluff – Sometimes after you fold your opponent will show his terrible hand which can trigger emotions of anger and frustration

3.       Drunk Players at the Poker Table – Although it’s fun to play against people when they have been drinking as they tend to make errors, listening to them yap away is enough to upset anyone

4.       Trash Talker at the Table - Some use this tactic to throw you off your game. They constantly berate you at the table hoping to get an edge and make you do something stupid to lose all of your chips. (I’m really not a big fan of this approach, but it is effective for some)

That was just a few examples of things that can put you TILT. Don't be scared to walk away from the table if you find yourself TILTING. Poker is a game of making the correct decisions based on incomplete information. By not making good decisions and not thinking straight you can really lose a lot of money. If you want to have long term poker success then being in the right "Poker State of Mind" is very important. Here are some other examples of things to avoid:

1.       Avoid playing if you are Tired

2.       If you are drinking or have been drinking you really shouldn't play

3.       Avoid watching TV while playing

4.       Don’t  answer emails or surf the web

I know sometimes poker can be long in between hands to play so we tend to do other things. If you find yourself getting bored and looking for things to do, my suggestion would be to play a few tables at the same time if you are playing on line. By playing more than one table it increases you chances of playing more hands and reducing the possibilities of getting bored. You should probably quit for the day if you find your mind drifting or thinking of other things. Don’t worry, there will always be a game waiting for you tomorrow.

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