[vypremik]

I think your idea has some merit from an analytical point of view. It would be best suited for heads-up, though. Three to four players may be interesting, too.

As you say, it would give players the chance to think about their next move, run some simulations, calculate some odds...

Of course, you are missing the visual aspect of the game. It is hard to get a tell on a player half a world away.

In lieu of this, you could keep contact with opponents in another way - taunt them and the such - look for clues.

If the game was played with someone you actually live close to, there could be a period of a day or two when you could try to get a read on them.

This almost sounds like it is getting into another game. I don't know if I could face someone every day and continually pretend I had a monster hand, when I am sitting on 23o.

It could be interesting.