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Poker Skill v. chance

Patch

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How much of winning at poker has to do with skill and how much has to do with chance (or luck)? I know a lot of people who think chance trumps skill, but I really don't agree with that. With the right level of skill, you can do well with poker.
 

Smokey

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I think it's a combination of both, really. One thing is for sure, though - it's important to keep emotions out of it. The focus has to be on the hand you're dealt and what you know the best strategy is for said hand.
 

dante7

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You can't rule out the element of luck, but then you cannot completely rely on it.

In my opinion, skill plays a bigger part and I think that in general, you need to have a good understanding of the best strategies.
 

QueenOfHearts

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Luck favors everybody so I don't think that it's a good thing to rely on it when playing poker. I actually believe that those players who put their faith in skill will always do better in the long run than those who trust in luck. As a beginner myself I'm beginning to understand the importance of ongoing learning and finding ways of improving your skills every day.
 
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