I’ll admit that I’m not the best person to talk to about quitting a game when playing free poker online. I find that I spend more time playing cash games when I am losing than when I am winning. It’s a definite leak in my game, and I’m working on learning when to quit when I’m losing. Quitting isn’t easy, and knowing when to quit is a skill that’s not easy to learn. There are obviously no clear rules about quitting that need be followed, but there are factors that you should consider when you’re in the middle of a cash game session.
Fatigue
You always want to be on top of your game, and certainly want to avoid feeling sleepy when playing. This is when you are likely to make some big mistakes and are likely to lose. free poker online is way too easy to play nowadays without even leaving the house, leaving you more vulnerable to playing when tired.
You should be aware of when your energy is waning and think about quitting. Trust me: Players will know when you’re playing fatigued-especially in live play. I would also suggest that you avoid talking to other players about how long you’ve been playing or how many hours you’ve worked during the day. The sharks will smell the blood in the water and take advantage of you. If you’re tired, you should quit.
Fish
When you’re playing bad players, you should generally play longer sessions. This is particularly true if these bad players have been playing for many hours. This follows from what I said earlier about fatigue. Bad players will play even worse when they’re tired. Sure, you’ll play worse too, but you’ll still be better than them.
Some people make the mistake of quitting too soon when they’re ahead. If you’re winning and playing weak opponents, you should keep playing for as long as you can.
Tilt
Some people have poor tilt control. If you’re prone to tilting, you should seriously consider quitting a session as soon as suffer a bad beat. I know this advice is a bit extreme, but you always need to remember that money saved is money earned. When you’re tilting, you’re not playing your best game and will likely end up losing a lot of money. For those who have better tilt control, you may not need to quit. You may just need to step away from the table for a bit to clear your head before returning to continue the session.
If you don’t know when you’re tilting, I suggest bringing friends along with you to the table who understand you and your game. You should tell them to take you aside when they notice that you’re tilting.
Running Bad
There will be times when you just can’t win. Sometimes you just can’t win when you have the best hand. It happens to everyone. It’s the universe’s way of reminding you that luck does play a role in everyone’s life.
When things don’t go your away, you should consider leaving your session. This is even truer for people with tilt issues. Taking bad beats will leave you feeling frustrated and will take you off your game.
Running Away From Problems
My final bit of advice is that you should always be careful about playing when there are issues in your life that are troubling your mind. You shouldn’t gamble to get away from the problems in your life. If you have difficulties in your life, you shouldn’t be playing in the first place.
So, if you are ever feeling any of the above then chances are, it is time to get out, whether you are playing free poker online games, or poker in a casino.