41. When you're in a losing streak, don't let yourself get panicky. The more reckless you feel, the wiser it is to get away from the table at once. A player plunging to recoup losses or an excited player is a poker player at his worst.

42. You must expect to lose the pot unless you believe you have the best hand going in.

43. Most draw poker players would win instead of lose if they never tried to outdraw the opener.

44. Bet your big hands to the hilt and make every active player pay to see your hand.

45. Vary your playing strategy. The player whose game is always the same becomes an easy mark for smart poker players.

46. Try to keep a poker face. Don't complain when losing or show elation when winning. The emotional aftermath will prohibit clear thinking and proper evaluation of succeeding hands.

47. Try to sit with your back to the wall and try to avoid kibitzers who watch your hand. Onlookers who don’t keep poker faces tip off many good hands.

48. Trust no one at poker; it is a game for blood. If you want to play a good game you must forget friendship and bet your hand for what it's worth. Top-money winners do.

49. When you play poker, give the game all you've got or get out. That is not only the best way to win at poker; it's the only way you and the rest of the players can get any fun out of what ought to be fun.

50. In the poker room you never sit down to play on your own. Rather, you make your way to the desk behind which the room manager, some supervisors, and some chip runners are milling.