Zen and the Art of Poker

[Zotzs]

I don't believe in changing the way you play based on a "lucky streak" at all. Sometimes luck moves in cycles, sometimes it doesn't. I don't see too many zen masters winning poker tournaments. However I do believe in changing the way you play based on how the other players pervieve your "luck".

Whether you go on a rush from a run of strong cards, some nice bluffs or a combination of both makes no real difference. A good player will always be getting ready to play back at you. They could be doing this because you're not having to show your cards and they suspect you are stealing pots, or, they can see you've had a run of strong cards and think you will begin to use this image to start stealing pots. Either way, I believe its a big mistake to loosen up on a rush when there are tough players at the table because they will be waiting to trap a player loosening up on a rush.

If on the other hand you are at a table of mediocre/fishy players who fear lucky streaks and start to fold to small bets well thats a different story...