[Redleg7]

Thanks.

I have another question.

"I'd rather memorize a few numbers than do arithmetic during a hand"

From reading all the Sklansky/Malmuth books I get the impression alot of calulations are going on (at least when they play).

I curious as to how much math is "required" in the heat of the battle?

You've commented on doing "arithmetic" during a hand. Is it common for the "new breed" of player to snap off a number of odds calculations, or is this usually something reserved for post analysis of a hand?

I'm sure there isn't a hard rule on this, but what other calculations (besides comparing the odds of making your hand and pot odds) are worthwhile (if any)?

I realize that "math" may be more important to some than others. I also realize that it is just one facet of the game. Because of my inexperience I'm not sure how I should approach this part of the game. In other words is it enough to compute the odds of making your hand and compare it to the pot odds, etc.

Up to this point I have neglected the mathematics of the game because I am mathematically challenged. I would like to improve in this area, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.