Chum or Foe?
A calling station is the best friend of all friends in poker. They are the reality of dreams for an excellent poker player. They are very friendly and will literally hand out their money to their opponents easily.
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 Aggressiveness
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.
Calling stations are always hopeful; they only see potential and never want to see the outcomes. A large part of their population plays just for fun and the money they spend will be compared with a lazy night out with friends having to pay a very expensive dinner.
It only means that provided that they are going to gain amusement in playing it will be worth the money spent.
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 kind of poker personality has no IQ. They are not dumb nor they are lazy they just don’t care what the results of the game will be. They don’t want to waste their time playing good poker because they reason out that it’s boring. All they want is to be happy and then winning is just the second priority in line.
They just play their cards, see re-raising and betting as one and assume that a gut shot is an excellent draw.
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
An excellent means to deal with calling station is to make them happy and make certain that the other players make them happy too. So don’t let a Book Worm destroy the calm mood.
They are very learned players that can easily get back when challenged and you’ll be only amazed by their level of aptitude.
Don’t make them angry by blustering and showing off the winning you get from them. Just relax yourself, make thin value bets and let the money flow.
