What Was Lady Gaga Talking About?

It was certainly one of the biggest hits of the summer and it has catapulted Lady Gaga into world stardom. Of course there have been many debates about what the song really means but any avid poker player will understand why she's talking about when it comes to her poker face.
"She will show no emotions because when you play poker you usually have a "poker face" so you don't give away information of if you have a good hand or not." Is one of the lyrics from Poker Face and shows that you really need to be clever when it comes to playing poker; it really is a game of skill.
When you are playing poker in a casino there are many things you need to take into consideration before you sit down at the table, you can't always leave your chances of winning down to lady luck. Some foreword planning is necessary to make sure that you increase the probability of you winning.
If you know that you are someone who finds it hard not to reveal their emotions when they are playing poker perhaps it's a good idea to practice with someone who knows you and the game of poker well. Ask him/her to watch what you do when you play and ask them to try and guess whether you have a good or a bad hand. This should be a good indication for you as to how good a poker face you really have. At the same time look at other people who are frequent poker players and try to guess what sort of hands they have depending on their reactions. Of course you will find it hard to read the best ones. Some of the top poker players will take to wear shades so that you can't see when they are watching you when you pick up your cards. Although it should be noted that some professional poker players believe that wearing glasses can sometimes hinder their game as they acquire a false sense of security, changing the way that they would normally play. Additionally other players will also wear hats to disguise the fact that they may be sweating!
Of course there are many other tricks that people play to try and get an advantage; it doesn't just have to do with your facial expressions or mannerisms. The way that you dress can lead people to make conclusions about whether you are just a passing tourist, a frequent player or a true professional. Don't be put off by people, who are loud or brassy, they just might be hiding their inexperience underneath a thin veil of confidence. Additionally there are some female players who take advantage of the fact that some around the table might think they are novices. No matter who you are playing against, when it comes to winning at poker, you should treat everyone exactly the same.
It's important to note that it might take you a while to master your poker face but once you do you will be onto a winner.