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Free E-book: Intro to the Math of Poker
April 3, 2010 – 10:41 am | 7 Comments

I’ve compiled a short (just 7-pages) e-book, an introduction to the mathematics of poker. It’s basically covers how to calculate your expected value in a certain spot – starting with explaining what EV is, all …

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A Model For Folding
December 5, 2009 – 3:31 am | One Comment

When analyzing the last hand, I realized that I need a model to predict whether my opponent (given a certain hand) will fold. Basically a way for me to say “if he has X-X cards, …

Is Poker Really About Math?
December 1, 2009 – 4:33 am | One Comment
Is Poker Really About Math?

Since starting this blog, I’ve talked to a couple of people about the idea. The reaction I’ve received so far has been, well, mixed – intrigue and skepticism at the same time. Most people seem …