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I get so frustrated watching videos and hearing coaches say "it depends"? While it is true that the correct poker decision depend on numerous factors, there is always a correct exploitative decision to be made that is ultimately based on a math calculation.
Posted by sexybangkok: I get so frustrated watching videos and hearing coaches say "it depends"? While it is true that the correct poker decision depend on numerous factors, there is always a correct exploitative decision to be made that is ultimately based on a math calculation.
Correct. It is a math calculation but, and it is a big BUT, it is a calculation based on incomplete information.
I rather suspect that you already know these things since, from your other posts, you seem to already have an excellent grasp of the fundamentals of the math involved in this game.
Edited by HenryMinute (20 September 2013 @ 13:47 GMT)
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Posted by sexybangkok: I get so frustrated watching videos and hearing coaches say "it depends"? While it is true that the correct poker decision depend on numerous factors, there is always a correct exploitative decision to be made that is ultimately based on a math calculation.
I find folding guarantees I don't go broke or lose chips.
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Posted by sexybangkok: I get so frustrated watching videos and hearing coaches say "it depends"? While it is true that the correct poker decision depend on numerous factors, there is always a correct exploitative decision to be made that is ultimately based on a math calculation.
yeah it depends on several factors but most importantly as said, we get incomplete information and we have to act on it, you will never get true stats about someone unless you have been grinding with the villain for years or if you datamine stats about him which is illegal.
So yeah it depends, also you could analyses villains play and exploit them, for heads up this is really handy!!
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yeah poker is all about math... formulas and such BUT 1. if you don't play online 2. if you know your opponents (this is a bit of a contradiction... you will never know all your opponents ) ... because if you find your self in front of a chaotic player or a PRO things start to change ... 3. you can go by statistics ... but i suggest follow your "gut" ... your brain even if you are not a Genius will have the math done before you can think about making it in your head. The only thing you have to keep in mind before trying this is the more games you have played the more exact your "gut" will be.
