Even if a person doesn't know all the rules to poker they know what poker bluffing is.

They have seen it in films and on TV and see the hero deceive his opponent and win a huge jackpot,this means they think bluffing works all the time and use it to frequently and lose!

To bluff correctly and make it effective, it should only be done on certain occasions and used sparingly.

Here are some tips on correct bluffing in various situations.

BLUFFINGWhen "someone" could have made a great hand.

For example, when the third of a suit hits the board, another player might possibly have a flush. If you bet as if you have the flush to, the other players may fall for your bluff.

BLUFFING if you are in a pot with a player who is looking to quit

By betting, big and making them think you have something good; you can remove them from the game and the fact they wanted to quit anyway, means you have given them the push they need.

For example, you are in the late position pre-flop and after you there are two players left in the game. Your cards are not indicating a good hand, but everyone before you has folded already. This is a great opportunity to bluff and bet big. The remaining players may feel you have a big hand and simply fold allowing you to take the pot.

BLUFFINGWhen you know other players strategy

To bluff correctly in poker you need to know other players strategy so watch them closely.

If a player is a novice, they very often will bluff too often making them easy to attack. However, it's the more experienced players that can cause you problems as they have the experience and can disguise their bluffing better.

BLUFFINGOther players are watching you.

If you try to bluff again after you have already bluffed then someone is likely to call your bluff.

This can be used to your advantage. If you find yourself with a good hand after being caught bluffing, odds are players will call you, but keep in mind if you have junk you can get taken out.

BLUFFINGOn tight tables.

Bluffs have a better chance of working at tight tables, on loose tables the opposite tends to be true, unless all the "loose players" have already folded and are no longer in the game.

BLUFFINGOn high limit tables

In low limit games, there's no advantage in bluffing, as when betting small stakes, players will tend to see little risk in calling you as there is very little at stake for them High limits, and especially no limit games, are ideal for successful bluffing as players have more to lose and will carefully consider what to do as there is more at stake for them.

BLUFFINGFrom late position.

If other players are checking, calling, or folding before you play, it's a great opportunity to try and win the pot. It's not a good strategy to bluff from early position, as you have no idea what players are holding they may have junk but of course they may not.

BLUFFINGUse this tactic sparingly

You need to try to adopt a pattern of play other players will find difficult to register and this means using bluffs in frequently

If you bet with a pattern, other players will hit you hard and cost you money.

Bluffing in lower stakes games and against novice players is less effective than when used in higher stakes games against better players.

It is in these games that correct bluffing can really be used effectively.

Bluffing is satisfying. There is no better feeling than beating a better hand and getting your hands on the pot.

It is however much more difficult than many players imagine.

Follow the tips above, use bluffing sparingly and you will find that your bluffing strategy can be a valuable tool in your quest for bigger poker profits.