Four Types of Poker Players
August 25, 2006There are two main types of poker player - LOOSE AND TIGHT. Loose players play a lot of pots. A loose player has a lot of gamble in her. She'll take chances and play those rags (junk hands). She'll see a lot of flops and play a lot of hands.
A tight player is just the opposite. She'll only go into a pot with a premium hand. She won't play a lot of pots, but when she does - watch out! She's got the goods.
Within those two main types, LOOSE & TIGHT, we have sub-headings called AGGRESSIVE and PASSIVE.
An aggressive player bets more than a passive player. An aggressive player doesn't cower in the corner. She raises and rarely checks. A passive player waits for other people to dictate the action. They'll check rather than bet. They'll call rather than raise.
If you're a tight-aggressive player, you're good to go. A tight aggressive player is generally the most successful type of player. They play premium hands and play them strong, getting the most out of their opponents at the right times.
A tight-passive player plays premium hands, but may play them a bit too weak to get a lot out of them. They may check pre-flop instead of raising to force their competitors to make a decision to play. As a result, their premium hand could lose to a weaker hand due to a cheap draw.
A loose-aggressive player is just plumb crazy. She will play just about any two cards and will bet those cards like crazy. She will probably be the one who's heading for the rails before anyone else.
A loose-passive player might see a lot of flops, but they won't bet nearly as much as a loose-aggressive player. If you bet, you may get the loose-passive to fold.
Editor Note: For more information on the poker playing styles- specifically relating to tight or loose tables, check out this article!
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