Still More Angle Shooters, and How to Defeat Them

I was pleased to see that my previous article on spotting and foiling angle shooters received plenty of comments. Some were suggestions about other tricks used unethically at the poker table, while others were just venting about how much they loathe the players who use them. I think it’s worth looking at more such dirty moves, so as to avoid falling victim. Here are five more to watch out for:

1. The false declaration

It’s showdown. Your opponent announces some strong hand, like a flush or full house, without exposing his cards. He hopes that you will give up and throw your cards in the muck in disgust. He will then claim the pot because he has the last live hand, and if the dealer makes him…