Playing online poker is fun and can be very rewarding if you're a good enough player to win more pots than you lose. But do not ever forget that there are always players who are more skillful that you are, and they may be working hard to set you up for a trap without you even being aware it's happening.

Here are some top danger signs that someone may be setting you up to take all of your chips the next time you log in to play online poker:

Checking

Don't think that every time an opponent checks it's because he doesn't have a strong hand and is looking to get the next card for free. Often that is the case, but sometimes he may be ?slow playing? you in an attempt to reel you in because he actually has a strong hand.

Check/Raise

When a player checks, and then raises when the bet returns to him, you can take this as a sign that he is either a very strong bluffer, or he has a great hand. If you're not sure, this is a good time to fold.

Player goes all in

If your online poker opponent just pushed in his entire stack of chips, and you're not 100% positive you've got the top hand, it's time to fold.

Frequent small raises

A player who raises frequently, in small amounts, is probably trying to build the pot up without scaring anyone away. You can usually assume that he's got a pretty strong hand.

Player takes a long time to make his move

In inexperienced player who has just made their hand, is often unsure whether to check, call or raise. When you observe this, take it as a warning to make sure your hand is strong.

Pair on the flop

If a pair appears on the table, and you're not holding at least one of those cards in your hand, start thinking about folding unless you can check and get your next card for free.

Two or three suited cards on the flop

When this happens, and someone comes back with a big bet or raise, you can be pretty sure that there's a flush out there. Unless you have something stronger, it's time to fold.

Be alert for these danger signs and you'll see much better results the next time you play online poker.

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