math

[mathkid]

is poker really about knowing the math or would u guys say it is much more more about luck

[mathkid]

knowing your numbers in math is the way to go so u can apply it towards the tables

i in imo of course

[Swittie]

most people will come to this thread saying "i think its 60% math, 40% luck", "i think its 30% luck, 70% math" or "i think its 80% skill, 20% luck" or "for me it looks more like 50% luck, 50% skill"...well........whatever.........i use to think this way: once you TOTALLY depend on cards you get and also you CANT control the cards you will be dealt..for me it looks more like 100% luck......

[2sweet247]

frankly I don't think math is involved in online poker,except winning or losing

[jayyy27]

Seeing how you said poker I am going to take tat as both live and online. If you ever want to play at a high level, math does come into play.

[WILD]

If it's a freeroll, I'd say luck early on, math skill in the later stages. If it's a big buy in tournament, people will play better with a deeper stack.

[maxie0d]

anyone who has played poker long enough would say it's a matter of luck. and of course strategy is very important. you must know how to play with each deal. a bluff can sometimes win.

[F4s7R]

Take a look at a straight flush draw with 15 outs.

Bluffs have to do with timing and board texture.

[wwwin]

Knowing both the pot odds and how the players are if tight or aggressive and how they play certain hands.

[charlymorton]

There are several things you have to take into account when calling, your stack size and implied odds are among the important ones.