What are the most relevant pieces of information that can be gleaned from observing an opponent's betting patterns and actions online?

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When playing online poker, observing an opponent's betting patterns and actions can provide valuable information about their playing style and possible intentions. Here are some of the most relevant information that can be obtained, in my view, through:

An online player's bet sizing can reveal a lot about the strength of their hand. Bigger bets usually indicate stronger hands, while smaller bets can indicate marginal hands or attempts to extract value. Observing betting patterns in different game situations can help identify whether an opponent is more cautious or aggressive in their approaches.

The frequency and pattern of an online player's raising and re-raising can indicate whether he is more conservative or aggressive. A player who rarely raises or re-raises may be more cautious and selective in his hands, while a player who frequently takes these actions may be more aggressive and willing to take risks.

Observing how an online player responds to opponents' bets and actions can provide clues to their decision-making. For example, a player who frequently check-raises may be trying to represent a stronger hand than he actually has. Also, how quickly a player responds to bets can indicate whether he is confident or hesitant about his hand.


Observing how an online player behaves at different table positions can be very informative. For example, a player who frequently makes continuation bets when he is in a lead position may be exploiting an opponent's weakness. Likewise, a player who plays more passively when out of position may be more concerned with minimizing losses.

However, it is important to note that this information should be used with caution. Not all players follow predictable patterns, and some may even use deceptive strategies to confuse their opponents. It is therefore crucial to combine observation of betting patterns and actions with other available information such as player statistics, hand histories and general game analysis.

And you, what do you think?
 
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Everything you say is really true, I don't use tracking software, I think it takes away the real essence of poker, but it should be noted that already in this digital era, games and players are not the same as they were 12 years ago when I started playing online poker. The variance has changed radically, players are now more aggressive thanks to reading programs (we are exposed).
The behavior depending on the position will be relative in terms of the villain's stack compared to the pot, your game will be looser when there are 2, 3 or 4 playing on 9-plus tables.
 
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2 consistent min bets indicate trying to get there....
 
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I find that is the only way to really 'read' people playing online. Most players stick to betting similar things depending on if they have a good hand, mediocre hand, or nothing at all
 
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