In the online poker community, a phrase that is heard often is "tilt" or rather, "being on tilt".

As much as one would like to amuse themselves by thinking that poker tilt refers to the act of a player tilting the table so that other players chips slide into their own chip stack, when associated with the game of online poker, tilt refers to the emotional state and frame of mind of players. And unlike the tilt that is associated with pinball machines, being on tilt when gambling at the online casino poker table encompasses much more than a single act.

Getting emotional and irrational at the online poker table can bring a player completely down into the muck, which if allowed to continue, can compound a losing streak into a substantial loss. Being on tilt is a common experience for all poker players, and usually happens because of a bad beat or after winning a few big pots.

What players need to realize is that online casino poker is a game of ups and downs, and that if the downs are permitted to get to the better half of one's rational side, they will be less likely to recover.

By staying cool - to the point of being unemotional - players will be endowed and prepared to recognize tilt when it creeps up, and will know that if not fed with negativity and emotions, the tilt will fade away, making its way around to put another player to the test.

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