Re: Waiting until it\'s your turn to look at your hole cards?
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I wait and I don't care if it slows down the action any [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] this is mostly tournaments and Higher NL cash games. Where its more then 1 -2 dollars to call...
PS I'm not worried so much of them getting a read on me, but I like to pay attention to get a read on them prior to my descions [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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This is what I do.
Before I look, my ranges are set in my head, and I essentially have my bet or raise amounts ready to go and in mind (if I choose to play, my bet or raise amount is not associated with my cards).
It takes me less than 1/4 second to fold from the time the action gets to me.
It takes me less than a second to say "Bet 25".
It takes me less than a second to say "raise to 80".
The only time I take time is if I have a tough decision, ala QQ with a raise a call and a reraise before me. I think you pre-peekers get stuck here too.
I agree that players taking forever suck, but don't blame it on them waiting to see their cards. I'd be willing to bet that I take less than 1/2 as much time to perform my actions as anyone on an average NL table.
I'm not the guy slowing you down, it's the poor players. The poor players will be slow regardless. Let them run their Hellmuthian routine and keep them happy and in the game. If you're harping on it, they just may take their chips and go home.
Just my $0.02...
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