The guy glued to his phone who looks up when it's his turn is on autopilot. He's defaulting to calls because it's the easiest decision. But he'll fold when the pot gets big enough to feel real.

Why they do it

Distracted players want low-friction poker. Calling is easy. Making a big decision when there's real money in the middle is not. That's when they put the phone down, get uncomfortable, and fold.

The adjustment

Bet into him consistently. Make him make decisions. Small pots he'll call - big pots he'll fold. Size accordingly.

What it's worth

$30-50 per session in uncontested pots just from applying pressure at the right moments against this player type. It's not glamorous but it's consistent.