First To Bluff Position

When you're under the gun, or in the blind, you should consider this. You'll be first to bet on the next round. This means you can be the first to bluff. The goal here is to call with any two cards, and then just bet at any board. I mean, what are the odds someone hit the board?

If someone calls or re-raises, just switch into calling mode so you can see what they have at the river.

The Other Draws

As a Donkophile you need recognize some extra draws. For example, if you have the ace of spades (and a diamond), and 2 spades come up, you are just two cards away from a not flush. Think of how surprised your opponents will be when you turn that over.

Runner runner draws don't come through as often, but when they do the element of surprise makes it so you get more chips.

Donkophile Quality: Yell at Others

Your voice can be one of your best weapons at a poker table. You should always yell at someone if they call your all in bet with some weak hand like top pair. NOTE: drinking will help you keep up with your yelling, duties.

Donkophile Quality: Bluff All In

If you're going to bluff, you should move in. It doesn't matter the size of the pot. If half your stack will win it, use all of it and really scare them.

Donkophile Quality: Drink and Play

You can actually play better when you have a buzz. It's just like driving. The enemy of playing like a Donkophile is fear, so drink until the fear is gone.

Donkophile Quality: Learn From TV

If you see a move work great on TV, you should certainly try it yourself. It looks easy and probably is. Remember, you're playing one hand at a time, so it's not like you need to setup a play. If a situation reminds you of something you saw on TV, go ahead and make the move.

Donkophile Quality: Any Two Will Do

One of the keys to being a great Donkophile, you know like Dylan, is to remember any two cards can win. A 6 3 is good for a call, especially if it's suited.

Quality Plays by Fellow Donkophiles

Donkophile Quality - Let Others Bet for You

You should always let other control the action. Just passively call with all draws and when you think you have the best hand. This will help you conceal your hand. They can't figure out what you have because you call with almost anything. It's a clever if not unique strategy.

Donkophile Quality - Slow Play Every Time

Every time you think you have the best hand you should slow play it. Let the other person control the action. Call the bets as they come through. This is especially a good idea pre-flop if you have K's or Q's. Just limp in and see a flop. If an ace hits, you're probably still safe, but you should start betting heavy now. If people are calling you, they're probably on a draw or second pair, just keep betting.

Donkophile Quality - When in Doubt Tilt

If you don't gamble big when you're losing, you can't cover your losses. That's just simple logic. If you take a bad beat you should immediately get back on that horse and try and make a big bluff.

Donkophile Quality - One Hand at a Time

You should always judge your success based on how well you did in the latest hand or maybe the latest session. Sure some books will say it's about the long haul, but as a donkophile looking at long term results will only depress you. If you go all in and the other player folds, that's a victory, feel good!

Donkophile Quality - Lack of Discipline

As a donkophile you don't need to wait for hands. When you start to lose focus just try calling everything for a while, or maybe bluffing when you know the other person can't possibly fold. Focusing all of your attention will take you away from your goals.

Donkophile Quality - Poor Math

In order to be a true donkophile you must have extremely poor math skills. How are you going to draw at an inside straight draw, or figure you "have to call" with your 9 high flush draw? Ultimately, understanding math especially as it relates to your odds of winning a given hand, will interfere with you becoming a full fledged donkophile.