An art called bluffing. That's what it is referred to in poker terms. Not everybody can bluff, not everybody can win. In fact, it is believed that if you are not a good bluffer, you can never ever become a successful poker player. Having said that, bluffing isn't easy. It can be highly embarrassing, scary and frightening, especially when you have been called down.

Placing a right bet is important, bluffing or no bluffing. It's a risky business though. Next time before bluffing remember this handy tips:

Before you bluff, make sure you know the exact number of people you will be bluffing. One or max two persons can be bluffed, but until and unless you consider yourself a master in bluffing don't try it if more than two players are there to be bluffed.

Unlike other things that need to work to be called workable, bluffing is the other way round. Usually, all you are trying to do is bluff in one game to win the entire pot full of bets. Bluffing usually should work only some of the time to be called the right choice. Even in case you are caught, a bluff can be successful if it causes opponents to call when you are betting a strong hand.

Avoid bluffing players who are either experts or brain dead. Instead, restrict your bluffs to good opponents only.

Some players bluff just to advertise. Don't get in to that trap. Bluff only when you think you have a reasonable chance of winning. As far as advertising for you is concerned, don't worry. Some of your bluffs will definitely be picked up, regardless of you believing you have a great chance of winning.

The best time to bluff is when all the cards are out and you have nothing left to lose. Its far easier to beat players who have a tendency to go back and check records of the previous games.

All said and done, bluffing can be quite beneficial if used in a correct manner. If you know how to bluff, when to bluff and where to bluff, you can be quite successful. I would like to end with this quote by Abraham Lincoln, which in my thinking sums up the entire concept called bluffing.

“You can fool some of the people all the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all the time." - Abraham Lincoln