A large percentage of players at low limit hold'em fall into this category, and that's a good thing for the rest of us. Jones labels these players as "calling stations" or loose-passive players. Once in a while they'll get that miracle they are hoping for and will beat us, but most of the time they'll steadily toss chips into the pot in losing causes.

According to Lee Jones in his excellent book, Winning Low Limit Hold'em, you can identify four different types of opponents. The important thing to remember is not to try to bluff these players; it simply won't work. Don't waste your idle time watching TV or daydreaming; put that time to use by studying the style of the other players and capitalizing on what you learn.

Winning at Texas Hold'em - Player Stereotypes If you're a tight Texas Hold'em player, you won't be playing many hands. The first type calls all the time. He confidently believes that any two cards can win, and doesn't want to be out of the action if his hand could turn into a big winner.

They keep on calling no matter what.