Personages in Poker: The Calling Station

Ally or Enemy?

The calling station is one of the few familiar poker personalities you might encounter at the poker table. They are favorite opponents of good poker players because of their ability to give out their money easily without any kind of regret.

They are basically allergic of money and will do anything to try getting rid of it. If you’re not that seasoned in poker you might assume that they are throwing it all purposely.

Selectivity and Aggression

Calling stations are quietly summarized by their names. They nearly play all hands they are dealt with. They are passive players and will only get aggressive if they have the nuts in hand. But they can check with the nuts if they like their co-players and will do anything not to make a lousy atmosphere.

They are also very positive; they wanted to see potential and never want to see the outcomes of their actions. Most of them only want to play for fun and money is not their main priority and think of it as entertaining way of spending their money.

As long as they are entertained while playing poker, they will assume that they are not wasting their money.

Predictability

Calling stations are very predictable poker players. At times, they may seem unpredictable by doing something uncommon for them like checking behind the nuts - however, this kind of play will be for their opponent’s advantage.

Poker IQ

This personality has a poker IQ of zilch. They know how to play the game and are quiet smart - but they care less in winning. They think that playing good poker is dull and all they wanted is to have fun. Winning is not their main priority.

They play the cards that they’re dealt with, they also don’t think that a re-raise is dissimilar from a bet and they think that an excellent draw could be somewhat gained by having a gut-shot.

They are one of the best opponents you should have at bay. But having multiple calling stations at your table can be quiet devastating.

Adjustments

One way to deal with calling stations at a good way is to make them stay happy and let the other players realized that they need to make them happy. - A loud bark for BOOK WORMS who like to boast their stuffs.

Some of them play quiet good, but the thing is that they don’t want to do that - however, if someone challenge them you might be shock on how well they play.

Don’t ever talk big on how much you are ripping them off - Make sure to play a good game and relax and let money follow you around.