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Unfortunately, today it turned out that neither the guarantee of the freeroll match due to an issue on 888Poker’s side, but we decided that even under these circumstances, the freeroll should still start. Thank you for your attention.

Today at 19:00 GMT, our traditional free tournament with a $100 guaranteed prize pool takes place on 888poker – the Wednesday Cardmates Freeroll (UK Only).

To receive the password for freeroll, simply comment “Pass” under this post – nice and easy 😉 Shortly after, you’ll be contacted via private message on Cardmates.co.uk by d19932808, who will send you the freeroll passwords.

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All you need to do to participate is publish at least two posts per week in the Blogs section.

As always, you can write about anything related to poker, casino, or sports betting (posts on other topics may also be considered at the discretion of the administration). Every Thursday, we’ll randomly select 10 winners and reward them with great prizes.

Weekly prize distribution:

• 1st place – $50;
• 2nd place – $30;
• 3rd place – $25;
• 4th place – $20;
• 5th place – $15;
• 6th place – $15;
• 7th place – $15;
• 8th place – $10;
• 9th place – $10;
• 10th place – $10.

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In my last post, I broke down the different types of players dealers can spot almost instantly.

But recognising them is only half the game.

The real edge comes from knowing how to adjust your play around them.

Because in a casino, you’re not just playing the cards — you’re playing the people at the table too.

The Nervous Beginner

You don’t need to do anything fancy here.

They’re already second-guessing themselves. They hesitate, look for reassurance, and overthink simple decisions. That hesitation usually leads to inconsistent play — sometimes too cautious, sometimes completely impulsive.

The smartest approach is to stay steady and predictable.

Stick to solid decisions. Don’t rush. Don’t try to apply pressure. Let them sit in that uncertainty.

Over time, they’ll either fold too often, miss opportunities, or make rushed decisions just to get it over with.

You’re not beating them by outplaying them — you’re beating them by not making mistakes while they do.

The “I’ve Got a System” Player

This player believes they’ve figured something out.

They’ll track outcomes, talk about patterns, and adjust their bets based on what they think is coming next. Early on, they might seem disciplined.

But their biggest weakness is belief.

Once things stop going their way, they don’t step back — they double down. They increase bets to “prove” the system works or try to recover losses using the same flawed logic.

The best way to handle this is simple: stay detached.

Don’t let their confidence influence your decisions. Don’t start second-guessing yourself because they sound convincing.

Let them stick to their system while you stick to consistency. In most cases, they’ll create their own downfall trying to force something that isn’t there.

The Player About to Tilt

This is where control really matters.

There’s always a visible shift — decisions get quicker, bets get larger, reactions get sharper. They’re no longer thinking clearly, they’re reacting.

And that usually leads to overcommitting and unnecessary risk.

Smart players recognise this moment and adjust by doing the opposite.

They slow the game down. Take an extra second before decisions. Stay within limits. Avoid getting caught in bigger, riskier situations just because the table energy has changed.

Tilt creates chaos — and chaos punishes the person causing it more than anyone else.

If you stay calm while someone else loses control, you naturally gain the advantage.

The Quiet Player

This is the one that catches people off guard.

They’re consistent, composed, and give nothing away. No emotional swings, no unnecessary risks, no attention-seeking behaviour.

That usually means one thing: discipline.

Against this type, the strategy isn’t to push harder — it’s to tighten up.

Avoid marginal decisions. Respect their consistency. Don’t assume they’re passive just because they’re quiet.

Smart players adjust by focusing on their own game even more. They reduce mistakes, stay patient, and wait for clear opportunities rather than forcing action.

Because against disciplined players, small mistakes matter more.

The Chaser

This is one of the most common — and most predictable — situations at a table.

After a loss, they want it back quickly. Bets increase, decisions speed up, and logic starts to disappear.

They’re no longer playing the game — they’re trying to fix a feeling.

And that’s where smart players benefit.

The key here is discipline. Don’t get dragged into the faster pace. Don’t start increasing your own risk just because they are.

If anything, this is the moment to become even more controlled.

Stick to your limits. Stay patient. Let them take the bigger risks.

Because when someone is chasing losses, they’re far more likely to create bigger ones.

Final Thoughts

The biggest advantage in a casino isn’t luck.

It’s control.

Most players are reacting — to losses, to wins, to emotions, and to the people around them.

The smart ones are observing.

They recognise patterns in behaviour. They adjust without forcing anything. And most importantly, they stay consistent regardless of what’s happening around them.

Because once you start paying attention to people as much as the cards…

The game becomes a lot less random than it looks.

Thanks to cardmates and all the people who played in this unbelievably small field Freeroll on GG - 

Had a few run good hands at the start but basically played super solid and ran well to boot. 

Shout out to Deluded1 for 3rd place. 

GG Cardmates

I shipped it!  

Alright, mates.
We’ve all been there. You’ve got the coffee brewing, the Friday freeroll is deep into late reg, and you’re feeling like a poker god. Then... the Brain-Fart happens.

The Incident: The F-Word (Fold) I’m sitting on a healthy stack when I look down at the Holy Grail: A-A. Under-the-gun shoves for 10BB. Two callers. The pot is massive. My heart is racing, I’m ready to snap-shove and triple up... and then my thumb slips. - CLICK. - 
I hit FOLD. I sat there in stunned silence as the board ran out a dry 7-2-J-K-5. The Aces would have scooped. Instead, I sat there with a medium stack and enough self-loathing to last a month.
I tilted off my remaining chips ten minutes later bluffing with 7-high. Double brain-fart. Total disaster.

🗨️ Over to You, Mates! I need to feel better about my own stupidity. Help a brother out:

What is your most embarrassing "misclick" or "brain-fart" story? Did you fold the winning hand?
- Did you accidentally bet your whole stack instead of a min-raise?
- Did you misread your cards and think you had the nuts?

Be brutal in the comments - let’s hear your shame! 👇