Ah, poker. A game of luck and skill. A game that's easy to learn, impossible to master. A game featuring both mathematical acumen and psychological profiling. And ultimately, a game that can be very profitable to a skilled player, but devastating to the wallet of an amateur(...or also to that of a skilled player. Did I mention the luck factor?)
Much has been written about poker over the years, and now more than ever there exists a wealth of information that is widely available to the interested newcomer. If you visit my profile, you will find a listing of some of the finest poker books I've read. For the more technologically minded, there are many websites devoted to the discussion and strategy of poker.
However, I intend for this blog to focus on a different aspect of the game: not so much how to play, but why we play, what the game is really like, and just who the people who play really are.
If you're interested in what exactly the odds are for drawing to an inside straight on the turn in no limit Texas Hold'em, you will probably be disappointed with this blog. If, on the other hand, you're looking for the reaction of a skilled pro when a drunk at 2 am calls a massive bet and spikes his straight,(hint: probably not as awful as you think.) then this is the blog for you.
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I was going to be annoyed that mom follows your new blog but never followed mine, but she anticipated that and joined my blog as well. Carry on...
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