We're back with our top five poker faces, but before we do the big reveal, The Face Whisperer, Adrianne Carter has let us in to her top tips for pulling the best poker face…
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- Become aware of your own face when you are winning or losing, your face will feel differently in each state
- Practice feeling blank – it'll help you recognise how your face feels when you are developing your best expressionless poker face
- Don't set your face rigid – this turns into a look of anger
- Relax your facial muscles and think of something that raises no emotion in you
- Don't fake an emotion you don't feel (to bluff the other players) – research has shown the general public can reliably detect an emotion that's faked 7/10 times
So, when you're next playing online either alone or with friends, you're now fully prepped to pull the perfect poke face.
Now, back to our top 5 celebrity poker faces of 2019:
Mel B
Piers Morgan's Life Stories interview – Monday 25th November
Scenario: The interview was an instant viral hit, as Mel B revealed that she had allegedly slept with fellow Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, during the 90's. Geri responded to these controversial claims saying that they were completely false. Was this all a tale from Scary Spice?
The Face Whisperer says: This is what you call the happy thinker face. It is the pose of the thinker (chin resting on hand). The face is showing two emotions – happiness around the eyes and the cheeks and fear in the smile. The smile is not turned upwards as much as you would expect but is more straight across as seen in a fear facial expression. She appears to tell the truth but fearful of the reaction and thinking of how next to respond.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk unveils new Tesla cyber truck – Monday 25th November
Scenario: It was billed as ‘unbreakable' by Tesla billionaire, Elon Musk, at a global press conference. But during testing the large metal Cybertruck's armoured windows were shattered leaving Elon with the task of convincing people to continue to invest. Stocks fell 6 per cent. Did he successfully keep his cool or did the cracks begin to show?
The Face Whisperer says: The message is loud and clear – Elon Musk is angry. Hard staring eyes, the tightened lips and the fisted hand all give the message of aggression. He is ready to fight which is also revealed by the beckoning hand, bring it on.
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Beyoncé
Golden State Warriors basketball game – Wednesday 5th June
Scenario: There has been lots of speculation about Jay-Z's infidelity and during a basketball game, his wife Beyoncé was spotted becoming very visibly irritated by his talking across her to another female spectator. What was she really thinking?
The Face Whisperer says: The right side of Beyoncé's face is showing a half smile, however this is the face of contempt not a half smile. Contempt is shown when we feel either disrespect for someone else or we think we are superior. So, the question is, is Queen B feeling superior to the woman next to her or disrespectful of the situation? Many people miss this facial expression and as one side of the face is neutral, they may think she is using her poker face – you now know different.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Met Gala – May 2019
Scenario: The 2019 Met Gala was one of the last appearances the former childhood sweethearts made together. The months following saw Miley saying she ‘doesn't like the word, wife' and was spotted on holiday without her ring. Had the celeb favourites already split by this time and was their appearance all an act?
The Face Whisperer says: Good contender poker faces from both Miley and Liam, but, on analysis, Miley is showing a defiant posture and face (you can almost hear her say 'what?' in an aggressive tone) and Liam is showing the classic muscle movements associated with anger with the clamped together lips. In his eyes is sadness, loss of focus. All in all, not a happy couple… but pretty good poker faces.
Now for our ultimate poker face of 2019…..
Theresa May
The ‘Maybot' dance – Saturday 13th July
Scenario: By 2019, Theresa May had already made a name for herself as a Dancing Queen with her awkward moves that many refer to as ‘The Maybot'. Once again, she whipped out her dance moves at Henley Festival but was this a deliberate attempt to humanise the heavily criticised Prime Minister, and if so, did it work?
The Face Whisperer says: This is the closest to a true poker face we have seen with these 10 scenarios. Although her body language looks stiff and awkward her face is relaxed, which would indicate there is no internal discomfort. So, if she is feeling uncomfortable in any way – Theresa has her poker face down to a fine art!
That's it, our summary of the best (and worst) poker faces of 2019. Check back next year when we're sure to have a whole host of other celebrity's to dissect!
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The wonderfully eclectic mix of players you get at Goliath every year is part of the beauty of what is rapidly becoming the must-play annual small stakes poker event in Europe.
You could be sat beside a World Series of Poker bracelet holder, a Late Night Poker Legend, even a former World Heavyweight Boxing Champ this year (more on that later)….and on the other side you might have a person who barely knows the rules, someone playing poker for the very first time, anyone from age 18 to 80 with their eyes firmly fixed on the guaranteed £100k first prize. The atmosphere at this event is fantastic, in my experience most tables are very chatty – as players have plenty of time to get to know opponents owing to the structure on offer.
Lets talk tactics
While we all love to have fun at the poker table, and a friendly table is always desirable, don't forget what we're in Coventry for – to win the 2019 Goliath – so what's the best way to go about taking on – and taking from – each of these styles of players?
Now, back to our top 5 celebrity poker faces of 2019:
Mel B
Piers Morgan's Life Stories interview – Monday 25th November
Scenario: The interview was an instant viral hit, as Mel B revealed that she had allegedly slept with fellow Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, during the 90's. Geri responded to these controversial claims saying that they were completely false. Was this all a tale from Scary Spice?
The Face Whisperer says: This is what you call the happy thinker face. It is the pose of the thinker (chin resting on hand). The face is showing two emotions – happiness around the eyes and the cheeks and fear in the smile. The smile is not turned upwards as much as you would expect but is more straight across as seen in a fear facial expression. She appears to tell the truth but fearful of the reaction and thinking of how next to respond.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk unveils new Tesla cyber truck – Monday 25th November
Scenario: It was billed as ‘unbreakable' by Tesla billionaire, Elon Musk, at a global press conference. But during testing the large metal Cybertruck's armoured windows were shattered leaving Elon with the task of convincing people to continue to invest. Stocks fell 6 per cent. Did he successfully keep his cool or did the cracks begin to show?
The Face Whisperer says: The message is loud and clear – Elon Musk is angry. Hard staring eyes, the tightened lips and the fisted hand all give the message of aggression. He is ready to fight which is also revealed by the beckoning hand, bring it on.
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Beyoncé
Golden State Warriors basketball game – Wednesday 5th June
Scenario: There has been lots of speculation about Jay-Z's infidelity and during a basketball game, his wife Beyoncé was spotted becoming very visibly irritated by his talking across her to another female spectator. What was she really thinking?
The Face Whisperer says: The right side of Beyoncé's face is showing a half smile, however this is the face of contempt not a half smile. Contempt is shown when we feel either disrespect for someone else or we think we are superior. So, the question is, is Queen B feeling superior to the woman next to her or disrespectful of the situation? Many people miss this facial expression and as one side of the face is neutral, they may think she is using her poker face – you now know different.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Met Gala – May 2019
Scenario: The 2019 Met Gala was one of the last appearances the former childhood sweethearts made together. The months following saw Miley saying she ‘doesn't like the word, wife' and was spotted on holiday without her ring. Had the celeb favourites already split by this time and was their appearance all an act?
The Face Whisperer says: Good contender poker faces from both Miley and Liam, but, on analysis, Miley is showing a defiant posture and face (you can almost hear her say 'what?' in an aggressive tone) and Liam is showing the classic muscle movements associated with anger with the clamped together lips. In his eyes is sadness, loss of focus. All in all, not a happy couple… but pretty good poker faces.
Now for our ultimate poker face of 2019…..
Theresa May
The ‘Maybot' dance – Saturday 13th July
Scenario: By 2019, Theresa May had already made a name for herself as a Dancing Queen with her awkward moves that many refer to as ‘The Maybot'. Once again, she whipped out her dance moves at Henley Festival but was this a deliberate attempt to humanise the heavily criticised Prime Minister, and if so, did it work?
The Face Whisperer says: This is the closest to a true poker face we have seen with these 10 scenarios. Although her body language looks stiff and awkward her face is relaxed, which would indicate there is no internal discomfort. So, if she is feeling uncomfortable in any way – Theresa has her poker face down to a fine art!
That's it, our summary of the best (and worst) poker faces of 2019. Check back next year when we're sure to have a whole host of other celebrity's to dissect!
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The wonderfully eclectic mix of players you get at Goliath every year is part of the beauty of what is rapidly becoming the must-play annual small stakes poker event in Europe.
You could be sat beside a World Series of Poker bracelet holder, a Late Night Poker Legend, even a former World Heavyweight Boxing Champ this year (more on that later)….and on the other side you might have a person who barely knows the rules, someone playing poker for the very first time, anyone from age 18 to 80 with their eyes firmly fixed on the guaranteed £100k first prize. The atmosphere at this event is fantastic, in my experience most tables are very chatty – as players have plenty of time to get to know opponents owing to the structure on offer.
Lets talk tactics
While we all love to have fun at the poker table, and a friendly table is always desirable, don't forget what we're in Coventry for – to win the 2019 Goliath – so what's the best way to go about taking on – and taking from – each of these styles of players?
The Novice
A common misconception is that it's easy to play against inexperienced amateur players. It's not! Think about it this way; if your opponent calls every bet you make, which is what a lot of amateurs do, you're going to go to showdown every time. If you're always going to showdown, both of you will be turning your cards up and the best hand wins. It's obviously 50/50 whether you have the best hand or your opponent does if 100% of hands go to showdown, so you need to pick and choose which ones to play, and if against a player who likes to call every bet, make sure you bet big when you have it, and don't throw away chips bluffing when you don't!
We've all been in that situation, thinking 'How could he call there?'. In reality if you've seen a guy keep on calling bets then it's pretty likely he's going to call yours too, so don't waste your time bluffing. What you do need to do against inexperienced calling stations is play good hands in position and make meaty value bets to get paid off. A polite ‘unlucky' or ‘cooler' is the only comment you should make too (when appropriate!), not only is coaching opponents a bad idea in terms of your own profitability, it's not good for the atmosphere at the table. No-one likes a know it all, and some people have come to Goliath to play, not pass. No gamble no future!
The Shark
At the other end of the spectrum you'll find really experienced professionals who are very, very good at poker. You only have to look at last year's champion, Florian Duta, to see the kind of calibre of player you might be sat across the table from at Goliath.
Florian went into 2018's Goliath fresh from taking down a $1600 event at the Wynn in Las Vegas for nearly $430,000 a couple of weeks previously and has almost $2million in live earnings.
There are plenty of players as good as Florian in the Goliath field, guys who've won big titles, who you'll recognise from TV, who have been there, seen it, done it.
The good news is though, there's are plenty more bad players than good, so without playing scared or making it too obvious, my advice would be the same if you come up against any really good player….play with someone else!
Obviously in a cash game you could leave the table if the going got tough, but in a tournament you're stuck thanks to the random draw. But if you do find yourself sharing a table with a Florian Duta, one of the Grosvenor Poker pros or any other good player, you'll more than likely also be sharing it with 8 other players who will be far less dangerous and far more likely to lose chips to you, so take them on instead!
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Of course there may be unavoidable situations where you end up tangling with the good player, but just tread carefully, be aware they're more likely to make moves on you, more likely to trap, will seize on any weakness and will treat you ruthlessly. In any kind of marginal spot, especially out of position, just let it go and concentrate on being a thorn in the side of the other players on the table.
The Recreational
In between the newbie and the experienced pro is where the majority of the Goliath field sit – recreational, know what they're doing but play for fun and to hopefully win some bonus money, rather than rely on poker as their sole income.
They will not be as skilled as the pros, but you'll have to work out where their weaknesses lie. Do they play too many hands? Do they over fold? Do they call too light? Can you push them around? That's where the fun of poker lies, working out the best strategy to take on each and every opponent.
As mentioned earlier, one of those opponents you might face at the 2019 Goliath is former World Heavyweight Champion boxer David Haye. Along with my fellow pros Joe Beevers and Katie Swift, we've spent the last 10 months or so giving David training sessions as he goes from having never played poker or even knowing the rules of the game to playing in this year's Goliath!
If you find yourself at David's table, by all means ask for a selfie in between hands, but other than that, his chips are there to win like anyone else's. When you first play with a star, be it of the poker world, sports world or anywhere else, it can feel different to facing any ‘normal' person, but you soon get to see them as just any other player.
In one of my first ever tournaments I ended up sat with Patrik Antonius and Chip Reese, who was making jokes with me about how famous the other guys were.
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I've been knocked out by Doyle making a horrendous play, I was still in the WSOP Main Event when Helmuth was shouting over the top of my table about the ‘idiots from Northern Europe' and I've accidentally given Phil Ivey a rub down, asking to see his big chips without realising he'd dusted them all off! I've lied to Negreanu when he's asked whether I was a sponsored pro or an online qualifier, and I've doubled through Antonio Esfandiari by selling him a fake tell.
There are two things I'd tell you about sitting at a table with famous guys like them. First, they're hard to win chips from, so attack others…and secondly, facing ex-sportsman is definitely easier.
Whoever you come up against at the Goliath, make sure you consider the type of player they are, where their weaknesses are, and most importantly of all, how best to relieve them of their chips! Satellites are now running only on GrosvenorPoker.com.
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