Four Things To Wear To A Live Casino
When it comes to developing a reputation at the poker table, especially at a live card room, I believe that image is everything. If you look like you know what you’re doing, people will treat you as such, and that added advantage can prove to be very powerful. Casinos are packed with new and beginning level poker players, many of who can be easily intimidated if they think they are up against someone that frequents the card rooms on a regular basis.
Want to look the part of a professional poker player? This is what you’ll need.
1. Sunglasses – The poker pros that are easiest to remember because of their personal appearance (ex. Phil Hellmuth, Chris Ferguson, and Greg Raymer) are the ones that normally wear sunglasses of some sort. Wearing sunglasses gives you a permanent aggressive stare, and removes any nervousness or doubtful looks your eyes might give off.
2. iPod/Headphones – When you see someone sitting at your table with one headphone cup around their ear, you normally identify that player as someone that plays a lot of poker. Fill up your iPod with your personal choice of music, or just leave it off the whole time. The visual image you’re trying to convey does not require that you actually turn on the iPod at any time. ☺
3. Hat – Cowboy hats are normally reserved for the very eccentric professional players, but wearing a simple poker-themed hat will add a little extra flair to your overall appearance and will improve that air of mystery you’re going for.
4. Card Protector – A card protector is something you place on top of your cards in order to signal to the dealer and the other players that you plan on playing a hand. They can range from special coins you purchase online to even personal trinkets from home. These are another poker accessory that you typically only see experienced players using, and if you have a personal story as to why you use that particular card protector, all the better.
