Recently we looked at five of the more common poker mistakes newer players make in live poker tournaments. These mistakes included things like acting out of turn, losing concentration towards breaks, and trying to engage superior players in table talk. They might not be immediately obvious, but they’re mistakes nonetheless.
Here are five more hidden mistakes that often harm the bottom line of players relatively new to tournaments without their realizing it. Even experienced tournament players can sometimes be guilty of some of these, too.
1. Not being aware of stack sizes
Size matters in poker, and not just your own stack size.