The game of poker is not just about cards and chips it is about people. Poker is about understanding your opponent based on his betting style. You need to understand his betting style keeping in mind his holdings also his position at the table. If you want to be an expert in playing poker then you have to understand the mannerism of your opponent in making bets, which comes with experience from tournaments. These experiences come very handy while playing.

One of the best poker players in the present times, Phil Ivey, illustrated the handling the no-limit hold 'em event Poker World series this year held in Las Vegas. The blinds were being played at fifty to hundred dollars but Phil raised his position to three hundred dollars from the first position with Jacks. While an opponent rose to one thousand dollars to indicate that he has a stronger deal. To carry on with the game, Ivy called a thousand more. He had no idea what his opponent had but still the raised the pots. His opponent betted for two thousand dollars and Ivey was very comfortable with sixteen thousand dollars in his pocket.

Ivey, thought for a while and decided not to bet if his opponent had king, queen or aces. Therefore, he waited for sometime and then gave a call. Ivey checked again and this time it was the three of hearts. It was three thousand and five hundred dollars from his opponent. Ivey knew that his opponent was playing big cards and even if his opponent had a small pair he had made it. Ivey observed his opponent for a while and then called.

Both Ivey and his opponent checked as the river came a deuce. Ivey displayed his Jacks while his opponent displayed Ace to King. Playing with different people and good instincts helps people to win.