It doesn’t matter what you want to call it.  But giving away your chips at the poker table, by not following some basic poker tips is just a waste of money.

Here are some examples of how to waste chips and leak value:

- When you are determined to call, just to make sure they have what they say they have.  Don’t do it unless you are absolutely sure it is a bluff.  If they get lucky, don’t pay them off, just check and fold… get out of there, because everyone gets lucky sometimes and there is no point in you paying for their luck… just get out.

- Trying to play a hand when you are out of position.  They will wait for you to make your play and then better it.

- Not working out the odds. What is your payout compared to the risk that you take?

- Calling as you go along, only to find your opponent has the goods.