✅ Strengths:
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Clear structure: The article has a natural flow — from defining what a poker face is, to examples, tips, limitations, and summary.
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Good use of examples: Mentioning legends like Phil Ivey and Stephen Chidwick adds credibility and familiarity for readers.
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Tone and voice: Accessible and conversational, with a nice balance between informative and engaging.
🔧 Suggestions for improvement:
1. Title Enhancement:
The current title is fine, but you might consider making it more clickable or curiosity-piquing. For example:
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“Poker Face Power: Why Your Expression Might Be Costing You Chips”
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“Mastering the Poker Face: Psychology, Strategy, and Tells Explained”
2. Add More Practical Tips:
You provide great general advice, but it could benefit from 2–3 practical drills players can use to improve their poker face. For example:
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Practice holding a neutral expression in front of a mirror for 60 seconds.
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Record yourself reacting to different hands and analyze expressions.
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Try online games with webcam feedback to simulate live situations.
3. Improve the Flow in “The Role of Emotion” Section:
That section could be tighter. You may combine some shorter sentences and reduce repetition slightly. For example:
Before:
“There is nothing worse than going on tilt. Being tilted by an opponent hitting that two-outer is one of the fastest ways to lose more money during a session.”
Suggested:
“Going on tilt after an opponent spikes a two-outer is one of the fastest ways to burn your stack.”
4. Add Subheadings to Break Up Text:
Consider using subheadings to improve readability and scannability. For example:
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The Psychology Behind the Poker Face
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Reading vs. Being Read
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Eye Movement and Table Behavior
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Avoiding “Tunnel Vision” on Yourself
5. Final CTA Improvement:
The closing paragraph invites interaction, which is great! You might make it a little punchier and direct:
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