Among the psychological elements in the poker world, one of the most polarizing questions concerns the use of humor. As someone who plays poker frequently, I feel the consensus is that the dealer should avoid it, but if you can use it to throw your opponent off their game as part of a broader tactic, it is fair game. Of course, humor is subjective and risky, so it can backfire. If you joke too much, you could give another player subconscious insight: are you doing it when you are trying to…