Re: Caro Article
Even the Caro article says that the mathematical calculations are done before the game so one knows the tactics to use during the game. Concepts like the check raise and free card were determined to be beneficial because of the favourable math. Even weird or crazy players like those mentioned above who can't be read or use force of intimidation can be dealth with when applying sound math. This is poker, not wrestling [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
And yes, the fact that 2+2 Publishing has written two excellent books on Poker psychology, including Schoonmaker's which is the most systematic and practical psychology book of them all, just makes Caro look silly. What other book on the market comes close to the psychological depth of Schoonmaker's book? Has Caro written something similar?
The article is contradictory and merely posturing. It looks like Caro wants to start a debate or war to generate controversy and excitement in the poker world, probably to generate sales.
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