The Reality of Poker

MattRyder

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1. Most hands you're dealt are duds.
2. Most of your playable hands miss the flop entirely.
3. The ones that do catch the flop are often draws that only sometimes complete.
4. Most important hands are won by winning flips.
5. Flips are (by definition) won thru luck.

... Repeat 1. thru 5. above ...

Stronger players will more often make it past the bubble where they will usually be playing other stronger players.

... Repeat 1. thru 5. above ...

The strongest players usually make it to the final table.

... Repeat 1. thru 5. above ...
 
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although this are a part of the game, you need to think about some others points, you are not wrong.

We have players that will play for fun, others will play to be profitable, in these what are playing trying to be profitable we can divide into who are good players, and who are trying to be good players.

There are some important points, the ability, the study, dedication,
psychological, opportunities, bankroll, and time.

What make some players be winners? Why these players are ever on the top? What we can do to be like them?

What we make when we are with weak cards, will separe the pro from the others players. Poker goes beyond the cards, is a mind game, your need to play with the players more than your hand.
 
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No mention of value betting or bluff frequency here. The steps listed are too simplistic for the game that is poker. Better players win because they can recognize things other cant such as good bluffing spots and when to thin value bet. They also are better at when they have a made hand but realizing it is vulnerable and could be beat. Along with this, they know when to put the peddle to the floor and when to get to showdown as cheaply as possible.

So much more to the game then did I hit my flop or not and getting into flips. Better players simply have more tools at their disposal and are good at knowing when to use which tool and how to use it.
 
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