Poker Odds, Pot Odds & Expected Value
Matthew’s favorite quip: “May the odds be with you” doesn’t mean anything if you don’t understand the odds of poker and texas holdem specifically. This section of articles will help you not only understand the simple mathematics, odds and probabilities of texas holdem, but will also help you learn how to apply those in your strategy.
Matthew recently released his second book Texas Holdem Odds and Probabilities where you can further your understand and deepen your thinking about odds implications in texas holdem. A lot of the book was developed over years of thoughts on odds and probabilities and writing those thoughts into articles like the ones here.
When you’re ready to play some Texas Holdem online, we recommend checking out Americas Cardroom. You can read a review of Americas Cardroom here.
Misapplying Expected Value Calculations
A questionable play - There is a long-standing argument in the poker world between the math guys and the instinct guys.
Applying ‘Douts’
Hand examples of applying odds and 'douts' when making drawing decisions A column I wrote a couple of months ago, titled "Outs vs Douts," generated a lot of discussion, as I received more e-mail than usual about the topic.
Poker Tracker Tips : Tracking Your Progress as a Beginner
Terry Wynn, aka Darvon from the Forum, takes a look at how Poker Tracker can improve your play
Misapplying Expected Value Calculations Part II
Eric “Rizen” Lynch provides a hand analysis - A few months ago, I wrote an article about how some players are misapplying expected value calculations.
Using Ranges to Make Better Decisions
A limit hold’em exampleLet’s Play Poker!
