Element of luck

#1 26th September 2009, 12:52 PM

What do you think? What is more important in poker skill or good luck ?

#2 26th September 2009, 1:47 PM

in the long run, skill stands out the most... but it sure feels good to be a luckbox once in a while!

#3 26th September 2009, 3:16 PM

There's a saying in poker that really applies to anything where chance is involved. "Luck never gives, it just lends". There's just no outplaying luck, but in the long run, skill is always victorious. You need both to win a big tournament.

#4 26th September 2009, 3:24 PM

What if you got two players who are both equally good?
Is skill then still a factor? Or does the luckiest win that session?

#5 26th September 2009, 4:43 PM

yes whoever gets more of the cards or hits when he chases will often win.

#6 26th September 2009, 4:48 PM

"better lucky then good" in short term..

otherwise skill will prevail

#7 26th September 2009, 4:49 PM

in the long run luck evens out between everyone.
if you play enough hands, you'll see that you get AA the same amount of times as other people do, you'll hit 2 outers the same amount of time.
over a short run, luck isnt even but in the long run its completly fair, which leaves room for poker skill to win the money.
if you have more skill than your opponents, you'll win more, simple as that.

#8 26th September 2009, 9:48 PM

When your in a mess......I hope for luck, when your playing selective hands and playing in position I still think it is skill.

It has been my experience lately, luck has won out.

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