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A Problem With My Analysis of Luck in Hold’em

In one of my previous posts I tried to explain what it means to say that you’re lucky in a hand of Hold’em.  I explained this idea in terms of the following conditions, which I thought were individually necessary and jointly sufficient:
(1) You have to win the hand.
(2) Your odds of winning the hand at each round of betting [...]

Playing Hold’em for the First Time at Harrahs in Atlantic City – And I Won!!!

This past week I was vacationing in Cape May Point.  My uncle and aunt have this beautiful house there and every year they generously offer it to me and my immediate family for a week of relaxation.   Despite some typical family bickering (I get the worst letters in Scrabble!) we had a very nice time.   Many thanks to [...]

Easy Come – Easy Go: Don’t Play Poker When You’re Trying to Get Even

Yesterday, I had an unbelievable day at  JonWoodGaming.  I won $35 at there only $.05/.1 no limit table.  This kind of victorious day in online poker is unprecedented for me. 
My success started when I drew an Ace high straight.  There were two queens in the community cards and the remaining two other players were betting strong.  Turns out [...]

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