Hi, I’m Zach Elwood, and I’ve been writing and talking about poker tells since 2010 (learn more here). Below is a compilation of frequently asked questions about poker tells that I’ve heard and thought about over the years. More details on these and other topics can be found in my poker tells books and videos.
I just started creating this in September of 2026, so more FAQs will be added soon! Do you have questions you want me to add? Send me a message here.
General poker tells FAQs
- What are the most important poker tells?
- Does studying poker tells make you a better player?
- What do “behavior experts” get wrong about poker tells?
- (more coming soon)
Nonverbal/physical tells FAQs
- What do immediate (snap) calls mean in poker?
- What do immediate flop checks by pre-flop raisers mean?
- (more coming soon)
Verbal tells FAQs
- Do poker players often lie?
- What does it mean when a player tells you they have a specific hand?
- What verbal tells were in the movie Rounders?
- (more coming soon)