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How many top pros are math wizards?

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  1. LuckiernU LuckiernU is offline

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 12:55pm)

    It seams like the vast majority of accomplished players are math geniuses. Add Will Ma to the list. I am wondering just how big of an advantage is it to be mathmaticly inclined? Thoughts...
  2. Donkey5layer Donkey5layer is offline

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 1:03pm) in reply to LuckiernU

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  3. SowersUNCC SowersUNCC is offline

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 1:04pm) in reply to Donkey5layer

    Its better to be able to understand the basic theories of poker than to know math very well, imo.
     
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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 1:05pm) in reply to LuckiernU

    Just because your good at math doesn't make you a genius.
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  5. jeffwollen jeffwollen is offline

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 1:22pm) in reply to LuckiernU

    I would guess it's not necessarily their comprehension of math in itself that helps them destroy online MTT's. It's more likely that the same qualities needed to excel in math, a very precise and analytical personality, are helpful in mastering poker.

    So the math is helpful here but understanding upper-level calculus doesn't really benefit anyone on the poker table. It's more that the same people who breeze through math class are inclined toward card games.
  6. Annette_15 Annette_15 is offline

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 1:31pm) in reply to jeffwollen

    not me, thats for sure... i know the basics, but thats it
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  7. LuckiernU LuckiernU is offline

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 3:06pm) in reply to Annette_15

    I think you may have hit the nail on the head Jeff. Your theory makes a lot of sense.

    Thanks for your reply Annette. I feel much better about my prospects for improving now! It's good to know that I'm not just banging my head against the wall....
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  8. TheWacoKidd TheWacoKidd is offline haters gonna hate

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    Aug 12th, 2007 (8/12/2007 3:12pm) in reply to LuckiernU

    necessary poker math is extremely basic math for the most part... like someone said it's not like calculus or anything helps you at the table, you just need to be able to add and multiply on the spot and be good with ratios, odds and probability
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