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Forum: Internet Gambling 11-04-2003, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 33
Posted By FastCards
Re: pokerstars stress star

If you cash in 10,000 FPPs for the Letterman jacket, DONT GET AN EXTRA LARGE unless you are truly enormous (i.e. 6ft 4inches+, 230pounds+). Nice jacket, though....
Forum: Probability 08-28-2003, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 121
Posted By FastCards
Re: AA vs suited connector in Holdem.

Sorry, missed out A2 and AK:

AhKh is 12.14%
KhQh is 17.68%
QhJh is 19.70%
JhTh is 21.72%
Th9h is 22.77%
9h8h is 22.62%
8h7h is 23.02%
7h6h is 23.03%
Forum: Probability 08-28-2003, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 121
Posted By FastCards
Re: AA vs suited connector in Holdem.

Versus black Aces, red suited connectors perform as follows:

KhQh is 17.68%
QhJh is 19.70%
JhTh is 21.72%
Th9h is 22.77%
9h8h is 22.62%
8h7h is 23.02%
7h6h is 23.03%
6h5h is 23.06%
Forum: Probability 08-13-2003, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By FastCards
Re: Possible hands in detail + the chances of getting \"no cards\"

Thanks Bruce. You are a credit to this forum.
Forum: Probability 08-13-2003, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 82
Posted By FastCards
Possible hands in detail + the chances of getting \"no cards\"

169 different starting hands.

There are (52*51)/(2*1) ways of selecting 2 cards from 52, so there are 1326 distinct starting hands.

Breakdown:
Pairs: 13 different, 6 combinations each
Suited...
Forum: Probability 08-11-2003, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By FastCards
Re: Ax value

For heads up situations only , Ax wins the % of pots shown.

Suited
AK 67.04
AQ 66.21
AJ 65.39
AT 64.60
A9 62.78
A8 61.94
A7 60.98
Forum: Probability 07-27-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 88
Posted By FastCards
Re: Monte Carlo vs Possible Equation?

Absolutely, a fast soluton is a pre-requisite.

The software uses the pre-compiled data files for the Heads-up listings only. You can also setup between 1 and 10 hands and (optional) board cards....
Forum: Probability 07-27-2003, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 88
Posted By FastCards
Re: Monte Carlo vs Possible Equation?

Congratulations to you for achieving such fast code.

In our scenario, speed was not important because we used the results from the 700bil hands to build a data table showing the results of all...
Forum: Probability 07-27-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 88
Posted By FastCards
Re: Monte Carlo vs Possible Equation?

To deal every heads-up combination with every flop...

There are 169 starting hands (using Spades if suited, Spades and hearts if offsuit. The results are identical for other suit combinations).
...
Forum: Probability 07-27-2003, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 88
Posted By FastCards
Re: Monte Carlo vs Possible Equation?

There are 48 cards left. To get an exact answer you need to deal every possible flop combination and evaluate the two hands with each flop.

The number of flops is (48*47*46*45*44)/(5*4*3*2*1)...
Forum: Books and Publications 07-21-2003, 04:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By FastCards
Re: David Sklansky\'s Computer Program--A Question

Select AA. The results will be the same for all possible combinations of the four available aces.
Forum: Books and Publications 07-20-2003, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By FastCards
Re: David Sklansky\'s Computer Program--A Question

I presume you are talking about the Pokalyzer?

Click "Heads Up" on the main screen. This lists the 169 possible starting hands together with the chance of each hand winning against an unknown...
Forum: Books and Publications 07-19-2003, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 91
Posted By FastCards
Re: David Sklansky\'s Computer Program--A Question

The The Pokalyzer (http://www.pokalyzer.com) does this and much more. You can download a fully functional trial version for free, registration is $29. It also has a data table built from analysing...
Forum: Probability 07-16-2003, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 83
Posted By FastCards
Re: Tourney hand odds

With 2 cards to come, there are 990 possible outcomes.

837 times you win with the straight
129 times he hits a straight too for the split pot
23 times he hits a full house
1 time he hits quads...
Forum: Books and Publications 07-11-2003, 03:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 77
Posted By FastCards
Re: Need hand analyzing software

Try the Pokalyzer

www.Pokalyzer.com (http://www.Pokalyzer.com) or www.any2cards.com (http://www.any2cards.com)
Forum: Books and Publications 06-27-2003, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 85
Posted By FastCards
Re: What is the anme of the software Sklansky talked about

Well, I may be completely wrong, but I think there are three ways to evaluate hands:

1. Run a random sample, e.g. 1000 hands
2. Run every possible hand combination
3. Use some mathematical...
Forum: Books and Publications 06-27-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 85
Posted By FastCards
Re: What is the anme of the software Sklansky talked about

The Pokalyzer (www.pokalyzer.com) gives you exact percentages, not random samples, by simply dealing out every possible flop with the remaining cards. You can setup up to 10 hands preflop and...
Forum: Books and Publications 06-22-2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 81
Posted By FastCards
Re: Best Analysis Software?

Todd,

I've responded to your post re Pokalyzer accuracy in the Probability Forum

Regards
FastCards
Forum: Probability 06-22-2003, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By FastCards
Re: anyone recommend a good stat /probability program?

Todd,

It is solid and 100% accurate, I should know because I wrote the software and checked the stats against Steve Brecher's excellent (and free) Hold'em Showdown Software. The Pokalyzer is not a...
Forum: Books and Publications 06-09-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 82
Posted By FastCards
Re: Cloutier\'s No-Limit Book

It's a well written book and worth seeking out. Cloutier frequently refers to Tom McEvoy's work and their frequent disagreements on correct play is informative and thought-provoking.

I borrowed it...
Forum: Books and Publications 06-03-2003, 03:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 78
Posted By FastCards
Re: Computing Programs

www.pokalyzer.com (http://www.pokalyzer.com)
Forum: Beginners Questions 11-25-2002, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 64
Posted By FastCards
Re: best starting hands source?

Deciding on what 2 cards to play 3,4 or 5 handed is as much about position, chip stacks and the other players as your starting cards. I suggest reading (previously recommended) books and playing...
Forum: Internet Gambling 11-19-2002, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 144
Posted By FastCards
Re: The Growth of pot limit and no limit games

Anyone who sticks to Limit poker is missing out and should at least try PL/NL. Whether they get busted or not depends on their ability to change their style of play. As for turnover rate, time will...
Forum: Books and Publications 11-19-2002, 05:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 113
Posted By FastCards
Re: Record keeping site

It looks like a well designed product and $1/week seems reasonable. However, I have to agree with Snakehead in that I wouldn't want my personal poker financial information to be stored anywhere other...
Forum: Books and Publications 11-07-2002, 06:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 88
Posted By FastCards
Re: Books on Omaha Hi

Ciaffone's Omaha book is the one to get. Apart from the fact that the content is excellent, Ciaffone is up there with Andy Glazier in terms of writing ability.
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