Maniac
An extremely loose and aggressive player who bets and raises with a very wide range of hands.
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What Is Maniac?
Maniacs push the loose-aggressive style to an extreme, often raising and reraising with little regard for hand strength or position. This unpredictable style can be very difficult to play against because normal hand-reading logic breaks down. However, maniacs typically bleed chips over the long run since their aggression isn't backed by sound hand selection.
Examples
The maniac at the table raised five hands in a row, three of which were complete bluffs.
Playing tight against a maniac and letting him bet into your strong hands is usually the most profitable counter-strategy.
Strategy Tips
Tighten your calling and value-betting range against a maniac, since their bets and raises represent a much wider range than usual. Let the maniac do the betting for you by check-calling or check-raising strong hands rather than betting into them yourself. Avoid trying to bluff a maniac, as they are unlikely to fold and will often reraise. Patience is key; wait for a strong hand and let the maniac's aggression build a big pot for you.