Secrets of the MIT Poker Course

**SharpAngles** · 01-19-16, 03:29 PM

Forget MIT, this writer needs a copy of poker for dummies.

With a few exceptions, calling is often a sign that you just want to live long enough to see more cards. When the dealer reveals the flop—the first three community cards—it reveals the straight I’ve been chasing is no longer a possibility. A middle-aged man across from me wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses (nice poker getup, albeit overboard) raises me more than half of my chip total. Even though I had good cards (ace-queen) going in, I’m forced to fold, forfeiting the chance to find out whether he was bluffing or truly had me beat.

**blankoblanco** · 01-21-16, 01:18 PM

lol. C'mon, obviously the only reason to play AQ before the flop is for straight possibilities

**RudyRuetigger** · 01-21-16, 01:27 PM

I don't even play aq because you can only make 1 straight

**ronzer** · 01-22-16, 10:45 AM

knew i was doing something wrong

**daneblazer** · 01-23-16, 03:13 PM

A few years ago, I was in a Skype study group with a few online pros and several Good micro players trying to move up. They were very math oriented, but would sometimes hem & haw and argue over the easiest decisions where a little common sense and psychology would tell you all you need to know. Like if we're on the bubble and Eberetta shoves, do I call him with pocket jacks? Math can get you far, but it alone can only get you so far

**WDR** · 01-25-16, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by WDR

Can a little calculus make a total novice into a gambling pro?

http://mentalfloss.atavist.com/secre...t-poker-course

@snapperman2
thanks for the points