Day: November 12, 2011

Poker

Decisions at poker table are crucial to success

Making decisions under uncertain conditions is the essence of poker play. Mental preparation, learning the math, game theory, reading opponents; bluffing, creating a table image, tells and position are all elements of informing one’s decision-making. As rational humans we try to make sense of this by creating strategies, relying on game theory, learning the probabilities […]

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Al Spath

When in doubt, send a scout

In poker, we’re faced with situations we’re unsure of, so we “send out a scout.” Though much like that of pinochle, this is not a defensive or passive action. The “probing bet” can be an info-gathering action or done precisely at the right time, in the right situation, and with the correct bet size, a […]

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