[J_V]

I used to think tells were overrated. And in limit poker, they are. But in no limit, they are crucial. As much as I hate to see every wannabe loser be correct about the importance of "tells," they really separate the men from the boys. The main reason for this is the lack of other information available. In no limit, you don't see many hands. Also, there is much less "language" to the betting. Often, you'll be facing one big bet out of the blue for all your chips with no other hands to base your decision around. Determining how comfortable your opponent is becomes the name of the game.