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Rivering a full house
Context: Cash game (0.50$ / 1$), live. 6-max, but one player was sitting out at the time.
SB: 90$ (fairly straightforward player)
BB: 250$ (loose canon, bluffs too much)
UTG: 100$ (loose canon, ...
6
votes
6answers
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Do two or more players colluding against honest players gain on average more money, or not?
Lets say we have two or more players that collude together playing online poker against honest players. They have an obvious advantage of knowing about more cards that are in the play than they ...
3
votes
1answer
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Why is the term “action only” called “action only”?
This is the definition of action only from Pokernews.com:
In many card rooms, with respect to an all-in bet, only a full bet is considered a legitimate wager, in terms of whether this constitutes ...
3
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0answers
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Mathematical Derivation of the Chen Formula
I was wondering if anyone knew how the Chen formula was mathematically derived and moreover what it is exactly that it is calculating?
I always find it very strange that it gives +2 for suited hands ...
6
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8answers
317 views
When to fold AA pre-flop?
Let's simplify the situation:
you have pocket aces (AA)
cash game
all players but one have folded (heads-up)
the remaining player goes all-in.
we are pre-flop
Is there a situation where folding ...
4
votes
3answers
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How does one combat “casual” gameplay habits in “professional” games?
I have been away from home for some time and have not been able to attend my weekly or bi-weekly poker cash rings at the local pub.
On my extended business trip, I filled that void with some of the ...
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0answers
39 views
New school and old school [closed]
I heard a lot of this two way of play, but I actually don't understand in which they differs. Which are the differences between old school of poker and new school?
4
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5answers
129 views
Outs counting correction
When we counts outs, we are making the assumption that the outs are not already dealt. This can be correct in the heads up, but I guess that in the full game this will not be correct (due to the ...
5
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3answers
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What happens if the card wasn't burned?
I understand the purpose of burning the cards - so that one cannot possibly use any marks to see the next card in deck. But in home games, sometimes the dealer will forget to burn a card on the flop, ...
4
votes
2answers
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Postflop play books references
I feel quite comfortable playing pre flop, but I feel that I am weak in post flop play. I lack the big picture of post flop play.
Can anyone give me a good reference for post flop play?
5
votes
3answers
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Play in position against BB preflop raiser
I'm on the button, with AJ unsuited. Blinds 3000/6000. Folded to me, I raise the pot, BB calls. My stack before the start of the hand is around the 110000 mark, slightly lower than the caller.
Flop ...
8
votes
2answers
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Add-on value and “bubble factor”
Bubble factor represents the value ratio of winning X chips versus losing X chips in a given tournament - and is named so because the ratio grows steeply as the money bubble approaches. An exaggerated ...
4
votes
3answers
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NL200: Am I A Super-Nit For Considering Folding The Turn With TPGK?
First off, I flatted the CO opn as I'd just 3B that player very recently. I didn't want to get 4B off what was likely the best hand, and IP, it plays well enough postflop to be +EV IMO. Not certain ...
4
votes
1answer
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Does This Qualify As A Split Pot?
My partner and I are fighting about this.
I had 10 and something, don't remember and he had 3 and 2.
On the table : 10 J Q K A.
I think I win with my 10 completing my straight but he said we had to ...
4
votes
6answers
137 views
NL100: River Shove with Ace-High?
I'm not sure how to frame this so I'll just post the hand and you can
say what you want about it.
Villain was 18/16/5 AF; 3B 11(7/63); Squeeze 18(2/11) over ~160 hands. I believe he understands ...
4
votes
3answers
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Effect of number of players in the probability distribution of poker hands
We have this official rank of hands.
I have a theory (which I do not know how to prove) that the number of players in a texas-hold-em table will affect the probability distribution of the hands.
...
5
votes
2answers
74 views
How to behave in crowded pots
I noticed that in small stakes tournments and freerolls, the early stages of pots are very crowded.
What is the best strategy in this kind of situation? Limp in the hope to flop somthing? or what?
2
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0answers
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Can someone offer a comparison (pros and cons) of the sites that one can play for real money on in the US? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it possible to play for real money online in the US?
I would like to play online for real money. I am a US resident. I understand that there are several sites where I ...
10
votes
4answers
124 views
How to best teach poker to a novice in 1 month?
Note: I am interested in playing NLHE.
Short version:
I live near a large casino. I would like to eventually get good enough to play there and consistently win money. However, the lowest stake table ...
3
votes
2answers
141 views
Why is it forbidden to check-raise in some Casino?
I've heard that check-raising isn't allowed everywhere. What is the reason behind that?
3
votes
2answers
79 views
Position when joining a Texas Hold'em table
Is it allowed to join a Texas Hold'em table as the Dealer, the Small Blind or the Big Blind?
If it is, are there any rules to avoid players having to pay the blinds twice?
2
votes
1answer
139 views
How to use fpdb HUD in the game
I am trying to use fpdb to improve my understanding of the table opponents.
I understand few displayed numbers as VPIP, hands, net profit. But are presents other numbers that I don't know how to use. ...
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5answers
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The Importance of Mathematics in Poker
Poker is an awesome and very difficult game. But as a probability/strategy game is a subject of mathematics. However, I found a lot a rounders, even pros, that are completely blind to the power of ...
5
votes
3answers
172 views
Poker Rooms Comparison
I am playing at Pokerstars only. Basically there are a lot of tournaments/cash games at PS according to any taste and bankroll.
I am think of creating an account in some other poker rooms.
So what ...
5
votes
3answers
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Gap concept and pot odds
In his book "The Theory Of Poker", David Sklansky states that in order to call an early open/raise you should hold at least the same or a tighter range than the open/raiser opponent.
Sklansky called ...
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2answers
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When should you defend your big blind in tournament play?
Should you defend your blinds differently at different stages of a tournament?
Meaning in the early stages should you defend a lot tighter and then get a bit looser as the tournament goes on. The ...
10
votes
3answers
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A TAG LAG paradox?
In every reference book of poker, I have found that the more exploitive strategy against a loose player is to play tight. Conversely the more exploitive strategy against a tight player is to play ...
5
votes
2answers
107 views
The right bluff frequency
In the book of Bill Chen, "The mathematics of poker", there is a formula to calculate the right frequency of a bluff action.
The formula has been calculated in a simplified version of poker.
Even ...
6
votes
2answers
253 views
Whats this “OFC” game that I keep seeing poker players talking about?
What is this "OFC" game that I keep seeing poker players talking about?
5
votes
1answer
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Is it bad etiqutte for the whole table to agree to let someone blind out?
There is probably no wrong or right answer to this just wondered what the general opinion is.
To set the scene. I was just playing in a tourney where we got down to the final 6 and 5 paid. The chip ...
4
votes
0answers
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Are there any good Poker hand history databases for free out there? [duplicate]
I'm doing a project on poker AI's for my senior thesis and I was wondering if anyone knows about any hand history data openly available? By hand history database I mean game logs where everything is ...
6
votes
1answer
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Do previous bets count towards All-In raises?
Let's say 3 players are playing poker. Player A has $11, B has $10, C has $9
Player A opens by betting $3, leaving A with $8
Player B re-raises A "All-In" and C calls, going "All-In" as well.
Player A ...
2
votes
1answer
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Potential all-in rules, does any game use this rule?
I was thinking about the rules covering side pots for all-in situations, from these guideline:
An all-in player shall gain or lose nothing from actions after they
are all in.
The idea is that ...
4
votes
2answers
244 views
Nash's ICM calculation
I would like to understand the Nash' ICM model and how to use it. I have found this calculators here and here, and I have tried to play with them. But I don't understand the output. Who can help me ...
10
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5answers
203 views
When Is It A Good Tactic To Slowplay A Hand?
I was looking through some hand histories and recognised a few situations where I might improve my decisions regarding slowplaying hands.
Generally, understanding that slowplaying is often worse than ...
4
votes
1answer
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Heads-Up And The Logic Of The Blinds
In heads-up play, the standard rules of the button, small blind, and big blind, change.
Why in heads-up, is the button the small blind too? What is the logic behind this rule?
2
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6answers
201 views
Why is this a poor play?
This is an excerpt from this webpage.
They're [novice players] also dangerous and can put you off your game.
How many times have you been on Party Poker playing $1-2 No-Limit Hold
'em and ...
4
votes
2answers
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Name of five card Texas Hold'em game?
I got shown this game during a break at a recent local tournament I was in that is just like Texas Hold'em except one is dealt five cards, not two. Then at the end of every betting round (pre-flop, ...
6
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1answer
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What is the purpose of blinds?
I understand the purpose of an ante: it stops people from constantly folding until they get perfect cards. But what's the point of having different players bet different forced bet amounts? It just ...
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3answers
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What do you do when you get junk in draw poker?
In draw poker, you swap cards with the deck in order to build your hand. Now obviously, if you've got a pair or the beginnings of a flush, you'll keep those cards. Speaking as a complete poker novice, ...
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1answer
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Positions in Poker
I'm somewhat perplexed on the positions in poker. As I browse, some websites give different/contradicting versions on the description of the positions.
For example, some sources say the early ...
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3answers
199 views
The groups of Sklansky starting hands
Which criterion did Sklansky use when dividing starting hands in groups? Computer generated starting hands seems to show a subjective grouping by Sklansky, doesn't it?
6
votes
1answer
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What is top N% of hands in PokerStove?
In PokerStove FAQ;
The slider interface for setting the top N% of hands orders the hands
according to their preflop all-in equity versus three random hands.
This rather arbitrary selection was ...
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3answers
192 views
Position advantage on the table and odds
Is it possible define position advantage on table on terms of correction to odds? Namely, is it possible to quantify the effect of position on a players equity?
9
votes
1answer
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The state of the art of the pokerbots of poker academy
I usually train with poker academy and I am wondering how goods are the pokerbots there. What is the truth about them ? How good are they in playing poker ?
6
votes
1answer
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In Wsop, paying taxes depend on what?
When I'm looking for WSOP 2012 results payout structure, why some players paid taxes and some of them doesn't? Is their goverment getting this money from them? Is it about being illegal in their ...
5
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1answer
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Doubt in expected value calculation of Bill Chen book
I am studing The mathematics of poker of Bill Chen, and I am at the chapter of pot odds and implied odds. I have this doubt: Everyone who have a little background on probability knows that the ...
3
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1answer
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What is the meaning of “D” near with players name?
I have been watching these WSOP 2012 videos. Sometimes there is a D letter near the player's name. What does that mean? Look at the right side of the Robbin's name.
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3answers
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What are some good movies about Poker?
What are some good movies that every poker player should watch? This is community wiki, so please one movie in per answer.
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2answers
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Player very low on chips, can't pay Ante+BB. What happens?
Let's say three players, NLHE. Ante/SB/BB = 100/1000/2000.
Player 1 (BB): 50 chips left
Player 2 (Button): 10,000 chips
Player 3 (SB) : 10,000 chips
100 chips Ante to be paid by everyone - but ...
