Greenstein's Mathematics Of Poker

[Actuary 3]

Pretty easy theory to understand although I don't know how valuable or accurate it is. There are a lot of assumptions being made just b/c people have folded.

yeah, that's what I was getting atof course it's great when people actually read this and will call my Late pos open raises with A4, siteing Geenstein for justification. A little info can be dangerous in the wrong (err, right) hands

[goose023 0]

Interesting theory, will have try it on Actuary just to see him go ballistic when I river an ace to his 55.

[blueodum 0]

It amazes me that so many people can't grasp such a basic concept, as expressed by BG here. I would categorize this info as "obvious".

[goose023 0]

It amazes me that so many people can't grasp such a basic concept, as expressed by BG here. I would categorize this info as "obvious".

It's not a hard to concept to grasp - it just assumes that no one would fold an A-rag or K-rag in early/mid position.I guess those who can't grasp it would also open raise with A2os UTG.

[AcesUp46 0]

It's not a hard to concept to grasp - it just assumes that no one would fold an A-rag or K-rag in early/mid position.I guess those who can't grasp it would also open raise with A2os UTG.

I've open raised with A2o on many occasions, even in full 10-handed games. Nothing wrong with that. Don't be formulaic in choosing your starting hands. When you first start off, sure, starting hand charts are a good way to keep you away from trouble. But once you get comfortable with your game, open up and start playing post flop --> you'll make more by making better postflop decisions.

[goose023 0]

I've open raised with A2o on many occasions, even in full 10-handed games. Nothing wrong with that. Don't be formulaic in choosing your starting hands. When you first start off, sure, starting hand charts are a good way to keep you away from trouble. But once you get comfortable with your game, open up and start playing post flop --> you'll make more by making better postflop decisions.

I sometimes open raise utg with that too (depending on the table conditions) - what I meant to say was the donkeys who can't fold an Ace and no matter what the conditions are, and end up going all in with top pair bottom kicker to a 4 flush board. I can fold an ace postflop, no problem :)It's these people who can't understand the concept.Pardon my incorrect wording

[AcesUp46 0]

I sometimes open raise utg with that too (depending on the table conditions) - what I meant to say was the donkeys who can't fold an Ace and no matter what the conditions are, and end up going all in with top pair bottom kicker to a 4 flush board. I can fold an ace postflop, no problem :)It's these people who can't understand the concept.Pardon my incorrect wording

Ok, got what you're trying to say.