How much of the math should u learn?

Blackwolf · #1 05-20-2005, 02:41 PM

Hi. I was just curious how much of the math everyone thinks would be optimal for a texas holdem player?
Like:
Pot odds
Outs
Odds for turn and river.
Effective odds

I am sure I have forgotten a bunch but just curious what people suggest you learn.
/Wolfie

Sarge85 · #2 05-20-2005, 02:43 PM

6th grade should about cover it.

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NoRiverRats · #3 05-20-2005, 03:16 PM

The more the better, after all you're playing for $$

Bluffoon · #4 05-20-2005, 03:21 PM

I agree with Rats.

I am not satisfied with my grasp of probability and odds and I just ordered the odds books by Petriv and Barboianu.

apples · #5 05-20-2005, 03:46 PM

Triple reverse implied odds at least!

KaiShin · #6 05-20-2005, 03:56 PM

All of it.

pokerjo22 · #7 05-20-2005, 04:11 PM

To get started, I'd focus on subtraction.

Catt · #8 05-20-2005, 04:48 PM

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To get started, I'd focus on subtraction.

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This, me thinks, is a very wise suggestion.

An alternative suggestion is: Poker is really not about math at all; you don't need to learn anything other than how to look into your opponents' souls (and just hope they aren't wearing sunglasses).

Blackwolf · #9 05-20-2005, 06:55 PM

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All of it.

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This seems to be a standard answer but what is exactly everything? How often AA wins over KK?? How many times will 87spades flop straightflush on the river? and so on.
I am slightly lost on how much mathematics there are about poker so if someone could fill me in a bit I would really apprechiate it [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Subfallen · #10 05-20-2005, 07:37 PM

Here's a suggestion for where to start with the math:

For every possible permutation of pre-flop action considering position and bets: memorize your average equity against various # of players and expected hand ranges.

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