Recognizing when to leave a game of hold’em can take many forms, as numerous factors can make a certain table a bad place to be.

If you’re losing there’s a reason for it, and you had best figure it out or move on. Many times if one table starts out bad, players will start to get into hands with you more often than normal. Once opponents aren’t backing down from your raises anymore, that table is a bad place to be and you should leave.

The other situation where I would advise you to leave a game is when you’ve been playing for more than 8 to 10 hours, and you lose a few hands in a row. Playing tired is not a wise decision for anyone and should only be done when you’re forced to during a long tournament.

You should aim to be at your sharpest if you have the opportunity to come and go. (Test your Texas Holdem skills at Bodog Poker!)