mathematicians in poker

[yuriko oyama]

poker has a large dose of probabilities and other mathematical calculations.
do you believe that a good mathematician, having an interest in poker, would have an advantage over us poor mortals?
opinions please.

 

[pavel1111111]

yes ...of course ...math is very important ....you have just to know how and when to applied

 

[eduardo8269]

Mathematics is very important almost everything

 

[Naked Flush]

The math in poker is not that complicated. Anyone can do it if they know the formulas. I don't think being a mathematician would really give someone that much of an advantage. Here are common poker math problems:

expected value Calculation (W = Won, L = Lose)
EV = (%W * $W) - (%L * $L)

Pot odds are simply ratios and percentages:
1/2 = 50%
1/3 = 33.3%
1/4 = 25%

Rule of 4 and 2:
Odds of making your hand on the flop--outs x4. Odds on the turn: outs x2.

 

[Rahatis]

It's a required skill. But don't worry much if you are at micros.

 

[puzzlefish]

@BelFish would be more than happy to say yes

 

[Herkstwin]

A mathematician who studies the mathematics of poker hands will obviously be a long-term winner. They know when to holdem and when to foldem.

 

[infonazar]

poker has a large dose of probabilities and other mathematical calculations.
do you believe that a good mathematician, having an interest in poker, would have an advantage over us poor mortals?
opinions please.

A good mathematician will have an advantage due to well-developed logical thinking. However, player luck is also a very important factor.

 

[pokerD]

Yes, you can really have an advantage, but you also need to monitor the behavior of other players at the table

 

[COMIRRR]

Mathematical calculation in the game of poker is essential because you must know how to calculate your chances of winning