Forum: Poker Theory
11-07-2005, 09:13 AM
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Views: 87
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Forum: News, Views, and Gossip
10-29-2005, 02:05 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 81
Gambler Rankings
On page 292 of "Gambling Theory and Other Topics," it is stated that Sklansky has published (still publishes?) a list of the greatest gamblers. Does such a list exist? I wonder how many of the top...
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Forum: Mid-, High-Stakes Pot- and No-Limit Hold'em
10-20-2004, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 120
Ciaffone Quiz Question
For those with 'Pot-Limit & No-Limit Poker' by Ciaffone and Reuben, please look over problem 8 in his big bet hold'em quiz on page 79. How do you feel about his supposed best answer given to that...
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Forum: Multi-table Tournaments
05-14-2004, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 45
Re: WSOP Props
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288 Mason Malmuth +40000.
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The Mason is not even playing.
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Forum: Multi-table Tournaments
05-14-2004, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 45
WSOP Props
Here's something amusing from pinnaclesports.com. They actually have a fairly complete list of WSOP props.
Odds to win the WSOP championship:
145 David Sklansky +41000
283 Mike...
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Forum: Poker Theory
05-13-2004, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 146
Re: what is the reason for burning cards?
In theory, it makes a few forms of cheating more difficult. For example, let's say someone has marked some of the cards in the deck and sees what the next card is in hold'em after all the pre-flop...
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Forum: Multi-table Tournaments
05-12-2004, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 25
Tournament Bankroll Requirements
I've never seen the topic of bankroll requirements for tournament poker discussed in any detail in print. While it is evident that an exact calculation of such would be borderline impossible given...
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Forum: Probability
05-05-2004, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 188
Re: Roulete probability question
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Ah, thanks! Now I know how to quote! And although I know I will be ridiculed endlessly for this... the answer to both is in fact yes.
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Alright then, check your private...
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Forum: Probability
05-04-2004, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 188
Re: Roulete probability question
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Please, enlighten me!!!
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Before pressing forward with your desire to beat roulette, answer the two following questions:
1 - Do you own a roulette wheel?
2 - Do you...
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Forum: Probability
05-04-2004, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 188
Re: Roulete probability question
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Scott's method IMHO seems to be the only possible way to actually do it, aside from biased wheels. Maybe others use a variation on his method, but the basic physics of the operation is to...
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Forum: Probability
05-03-2004, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 188
Re: Roulete probability question
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Many people in the gambling community have heard of Laurance Scott.
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1 - I don't think Laurance Scott has made any money off of roulette directly, only from selling his...
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Forum: Probability
05-02-2004, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 188
Re: Roulete probability question
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the question is could a savant do this without the aid of a computer?
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It doesn't take a savant, just a lot of patience and practice. A 35% expectation, however, is...
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Forum: Books and Publications
05-01-2004, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 95
Re: Caro\'s Book of Tells
The information in 'The Book of Tells' is valuable for people like me who aren't stellar at deciphering body language on their own and, as such, can make use of a catalogue of common mannerisms and...
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Forum: Probability
05-01-2004, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
Re: Roulette -- probability and math question
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by the way, you're the first internet troll i've ever had chasing and abusing me - i feel quite honoured in a strange way
thank you for the weird experience
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You're...
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Forum: Probability
05-01-2004, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
Re: Roulette -- probability and math question
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3 - Do you have a lifetime win at poker?
Yes.
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I find this very hard to believe. But, then again, practically every losing poker player will tell you he's a winner.
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Forum: Probability
04-30-2004, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
Re: Roulette -- probability and math question
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What are the types of things that I and others do to beat the wheel? Assume I'm not BSing you, think about it with an open mind and perhaps you'll figure it out.
betting systems don't...
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Forum: Probability
04-30-2004, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
Re: Roulette -- probability and math question
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i guess if you go to the back room of Bludger's Bar you might find a roulette wheel that has seen better days, and if Harry doesn't mind you recording the numbers for a few days you might...
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Forum: Probability
04-30-2004, 12:58 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
Re: Roulette -- probability and math question
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The bottom line is, beating casino games through a variety of techniques has been going on for decades but internet "experts," kitchen table analysts and semi-professionals just never get...
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Forum: Probability
04-29-2004, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
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Forum: Probability
04-29-2004, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 249
Re: Roulette -- probability and math question
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It is mathematically impossible to beat Roulette, period.
Selling convoluted "systems" and confusing non-mathematically-inclined gamblers is the only way to make money from Roulette,...
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Forum: Multi-table Tournaments
04-28-2004, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 33
Chip Value Question
It is widely known that in a tournament situation each chip you win is less valuable than the previous ones. While this is good to know, I wonder if anyone has ever tried to express the value of the...
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