Missing These 12 Poker Stop Signs Wrecks Your Win Rate

SmartPokerStudy
01 Aug 2025
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Strategy

Professional poker coach Sky breaks down 12 essential "stop signs" that signal danger at the poker table through detailed hand analysis. Learn to recognize betting patterns like donk bets, check raises, and position-based tells that indicate opponent strength. Master the art of reading situations.

Stop signs are in-game signals requiring pause, analysis, and strategic thinking before acting - from small donk bets to double check raises.

Critical Poker Stop Signs:

  • Small flop donk bets often indicate weakness and drawing hands on wet boards
  • Large flop donk bets typically signify genuine strength, especially from tight players
  • Double donking on overcards shows opponents aren't scared of board changes
  • Check raises on monotone flops demand extreme caution with marginal holdings
  • Multiple street calls from out of position suggest strong value hands
  • Second check raises at 3x sizing indicate absolute premium strength
  • Huge pots with marginal hands create difficult river decisions
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SmartPokerStudy Poker training site & podcast

SmartPokerStudy is run by Sky Matsuhashi, a coach who shares clear poker study tips through his podcast and site. He gives simple strategies and action steps for cash games, sit-and-gos, and MTTs, helping players improve each week with targeted, easy–to–use guidance.

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