The player who changes seats after a bad beat, blows on his cards, or does any ritual before looking at his hand is playing emotionally. Logic is not his default. He's running on feel.

Why they do it

Superstitious players at $1/$2 make decisions based on momentum and feeling, not math. When they're "feeling good" they call too wide. When they're "running bad" they tighten up out of fear. Neither is a real strategy - it's just vibes. And vibes are exploitable.

The adjustment

Attack them when they're in a cold streak and playing scared. Back off when they're feeling hot and calling everything. Match your strategy to their emotional state, not their cards.

What it's worth

Recognizing an emotional player's momentum swings and adjusting your aggression accordingly adds $50-80 per session in perfectly timed pressure.