a. Carefree

A carefree atmosphere stimulates a careless attitude about money and causes opponents to play poorer poker. A carefree atmosphere is developed by—

• increasing the betting pace
• complicating the game
• using poker chips instead of money
• appearing careless with money.

The good player himself is never carefree about poker or careless with money … he always respects money. His careless behavior is a planned act.