Forum: Home Poker
09-16-2004, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 106
Re: Kids, poker and other games...
My wife and I have four kids between 6 and 12. Every so often we have a casino night (blackjack or poker) with starburst candy. (My brother-in-law uses skittles but the thought of something...
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Forum: Poker Theory
09-02-2004, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 85
Return vs Limit
As a newbie, I'm trying to characterize my BB/hr rate at 0.5/1 and 1/2 HE internet ring games. When I move up to the larger limit game, my rate in terms of BB/hr drops down to about 60% of the lower...
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Forum: Probability
08-25-2004, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 129
Re: Perspective
A workmate of mine purchased a power ball ticket with his "special" numbers once when we were out at lunch. I asked why he doesn't just pick 1,2,3,4,5 with a power ball of 6.
His reply, "Get real,...
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Forum: Poker Theory
08-25-2004, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 142
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Forum: Other Other Topics
08-24-2004, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 55
Re: more olympic craziness
What? There was a controversy in Olympic gymnastics? I can’t imagine that. Next thing you know, people may even complain about figure skating judges.
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Forum: Psychology
08-11-2004, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 158
Re: Loss and profit
I'd say one of the biggest poker applications is being able to cash in on someones "low bankroll flameout".
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Forum: Psychology
08-11-2004, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 158
Re: Loss and profit
People tend to be risk-adverse when facing a gain, and risk-seeking when facing a loss.
I'd imagine most good poker players are able to avoid this tendency, but I'm always reminded of it anytime a...
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Forum: Psychology
08-10-2004, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 124
Views: 575
Re: Poker and Religion
What specifically from the Bible gives the notion that poker is sinful?
- avoiding "dishonest gain"?
- "loving your neighbor as yourself"?
I'm sure others can add references that should be...
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Forum: Probability
07-30-2004, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 83
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Forum: Micro-Limits
07-29-2004, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 81
Re: Any two suited in SB? Really????
I think 0.22757 is the chance of an opponent having been also dealt a flush given exactly 3 suited on the board in a 10-way game. Pete, I agree with your numbers for that case of 9xs. I think I'm...
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Forum: Micro-Limits
07-29-2004, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 81
Re: Any two suited in SB? Really????
Pete,
After making my post, I suddenly felt like a dork for two reasons.
1) When an accomplished author and player takes the time to grace a post, you should just leave well-enough alone.
2)...
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Forum: Micro-Limits
07-29-2004, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 81
Re: Any two suited in SB? Really????
Here are some probabilities to help with the decision making since these hands really need at least two of the flop cards to hit to make them worthwhile.
Probability of flopping with any two...
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Forum: Probability
07-29-2004, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 127
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Forum: Probability
07-28-2004, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 127
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Forum: Probability
07-28-2004, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 127
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Forum: Probability
07-28-2004, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 127
Re: Sports Gambling odds question?
Just a swing at this...
To simplify, I'll assume you have to win the three game ticket first, followed by the two game ticket, then the single game.
The possible ways to lose for the season are...
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Forum: Small Stakes Hold'em
07-15-2004, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 18
Need BB advice for small stakes games.
I'm playing .50/1 on the internet. On the big blind, a frequent scenario is that 5-6 players limp in before. In this situation, what range of hands should I be raising with? (Assume loose passive...
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Forum: Probability
07-07-2004, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 119
Re: Stupid Question, Please Help
I am a new player and struggle with this also. I can give you the straight probability, but it still won't be much help as to how to play it.
As you look at the flop, the probability you will end...
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