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How Poker Solvers Are Transforming Game Theory Play

Poker solvers have reshaped the game by bringing a data-driven revolution to a field once guided by instinct. These programs translate game theory into practical models that redefine how players study and...

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How to Play Crapless Craps and Understand Table Odds

Crapless craps is a variation of the traditional casino dice game that has steadily drawn attention from both new and seasoned gamblers. The table layout looks familiar, but its altered rules change...

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Is Poker a Sport, Casino Game, or Something Else?

Poker sparks a debate that refuses to settle: to some, it’s strictly a gambling pastime, while to others, it’s a discipline as structured and demanding as any competitive sport. This clash of...

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The Suicide King Card: How the King of Hearts Got Its Name

The king of hearts carries a reputation that none of the other court cards can match. Often called the “Suicide King,” this figure has captured attention for centuries thanks to a peculiar...

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Poker History Explained – Origins, Legends & Online Evolution

Poker has come a long way from its early days. What started as a mix of Persian, French, and German card games found new life in 18th-century New Orleans. From there, it...

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Top 5 Poker Movies Every Fan Should Watch

Few sports lend themselves to the silver screen quite as naturally as poker does (and yes, we said poker is a sport — deal with it). The tension between two players at...

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Winning the Big One

I go to Las Vegas every year to participate in the World Series of Poker. I find even the thin possibility of winning a World Series of Poker bracelet to be a...

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Probabilities & Paradoxes Beyond Poker

As poker players we should all be familiar with probability. After all it is the underpinning of the game and permits us to know what is a good bet. The most often...

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The Risks of Losing at Poker

We all know the obvious risk of losing at poker. The risk is you lose your money and go broke. Big revelation. Some insightful poker theorist I am. But there’s more –...

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Adjusting from Online Poker to Live Poker

April 15th 2011, which has become known as 'Black Friday' to the United States poker playing community, changed the poker landscape for the foreseeable future. The Department of Justice’s crackdown on the...

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