Poker Q&A Thread

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Falian

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Hey guys,

I have some free time coming up as the semester is ending. I figured that some people may be interested in having a Poker Q&A Thread where I will try to answer various poker questions.

If you have any poker questions then leave them here!
 


in texas holdem does a flush have better odds than a straight?

The consensus that i've heard is that a 2-6 straight is better than a A-5 straight, but some people i've played with insist that the A-5 straight is actually the second highest straight in the game due to the ace, even though its playing as a one, being the best card in the straight which makes it a better straight. Even though i've heard nothing that supports that it makes sense because how you count which straight is higher is always by the best card vs their best card and if they match then you go down the line till one straight is higher. My question is, is there two different ways of playing or is there a finite rule to this? Because if true then a A-5 straight would beat a 9-K and only be beatable by a 10-A because the 10-A would have 4 higher cards. At least that was the way it was explained to me.
 
papajohn56 said:
can I give you $100, you win a lot, and we split the winnings?
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That, good sir, is absolutely brilliant.

Falian, FullTilt or PokerStars?
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Noob question:

In online poker, isn't everyone just using a quick calculator of sorts that shows them the odds and the best possible moves? I was watching a rerun of the world championship the other day, and it occurred to me that no one (absolute noobs aside) can be playing straight online... It just doesn't make sense to fly solo.
 
k1114 said:
Noob question:

In online poker, isn't everyone just using a quick calculator of sorts that shows them the odds and the best possible moves? I was watching a rerun of the world championship the other day, and it occurred to me that no one (absolute noobs aside) can be playing straight online... It just doesn't make sense to fly solo.
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Most of the websites banned calculators and such. there are some programs that will still show you the odds but online is so quick that you won't have time on it.

software like Holdem manager or poker tracker used for statistics of other players if the software shows you that the guy is in almost every hand that means that he can NOT have it every time that he tries to bet you out of your hand so either calling lite or 3 betting comes in.
 
Deliguy said:
in texas holdem does a flush have better odds than a straight?

The consensus that i've heard is that a 2-6 straight is better than a A-5 straight, but some people i've played with insist that the A-5 straight is actually the second highest straight in the game due to the ace, even though its playing as a one, being the best card in the straight which makes it a better straight. Even though i've heard nothing that supports that it makes sense because how you count which straight is higher is always by the best card vs their best card and if they match then you go down the line till one straight is higher. My question is, is there two different ways of playing or is there a finite rule to this? Because if true then a A-5 straight would beat a 9-K and only be beatable by a 10-A because the 10-A would have 4 higher cards. At least that was the way it was explained to me.
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Straights count up not down, if somebody won some money off you by claiming their A-5 straight your higher straight you need to throw them a serious beating :D
 
harrymouni said:
In your opinion, how much of winning poker is luck and how much is skill? Percentage wise.
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I don't know the exact answer to your question. I personally believe it's relative to the player and the opponents he/she faces.

For Example, if the worst poker player in the world faced and beat Phil Ivey heads up then I would say his win was 100% luck. On the flip side, if Phil won I would say it was 100% skill.

Sure, you can be lucky on a given hand/tournament/week but in the long-run it's 100% skill that makes you a winning player.
 
Deliguy said:
in texas holdem does a flush have better odds than a straight?

The consensus that i've heard is that a 2-6 straight is better than a A-5 straight, but some people i've played with insist that the A-5 straight is actually the second highest straight in the game due to the ace, even though its playing as a one, being the best card in the straight which makes it a better straight. Even though i've heard nothing that supports that it makes sense because how you count which straight is higher is always by the best card vs their best card and if they match then you go down the line till one straight is higher. My question is, is there two different ways of playing or is there a finite rule to this? Because if true then a A-5 straight would beat a 9-K and only be beatable by a 10-A because the 10-A would have 4 higher cards. At least that was the way it was explained to me.
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It's only useful to compute flush/straight odds on the flop. A simple way to calculate your odds is to multiple your outs by 4 on the flop and by 2 on the turn. So on the flop:

Flush: 9 outs x 4 = 36% to hit.
Open Ended Straight: 8 outs x 4 = 32% to hit.
Gut-Shot Straight: 4 outs x 4 = 16% to hit.


2-6 is the better straight. Organize your cards in the order that they make the straight, the higher card wins (A,2,3,4,5 < 2,3,4,5,6)

Also, it's impossible to have an A-5 straight and a 9-K straight at the same time.
 
k1114 said:
Noob question:

In online poker, isn't everyone just using a quick calculator of sorts that shows them the odds and the best possible moves? I was watching a rerun of the world championship the other day, and it occurred to me that no one (absolute noobs aside) can be playing straight online... It just doesn't make sense to fly solo.
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Well, it really depends on your opinion of "playing straight".

I use a program called Poker Tracker 3 (PT3), which is completely legal. It provides me live and in-depth analysis into the play style of every player on my team.

Example: PT3 tracks the preflop 3-bet, or re-raise, percentage of every player on my table. A normal 3-bet percentage is around 6-9%, so if I see someone considerable above or below that range then I will adjust my strategy towards them.

In regards to a program that gives you odd's and the best possible moves..

There aren't many complex calculations in poker and the ones you need to know are easy to memorize.

Once again, the best possible move will vary greatly depending on your opponents, the board, your position, your table image, etc. There is no way a program can help you in these situations, but experience combined with a solid thought process can.
 
I used to be a casino grinder.

Played 1/2 NL for a week full time at the casino, grinded $50 to $2500

During that 7 days, it was wake up, go to starbucks and watch porn, then head to the casino around 4:00 PM and play for 6-10 hours.

Not playing poker anymore, I lost my passion for it.

I wouldn't mind grinding 1 hour per day at the casino, 7 days a week.

But playing online? Bah.
 
Falian: Yup, my friend is a professional grinder -- he's playing 9 tables 100 NL right now. He's planning to play 9 tables 200 NL new year.

Props to those grinders ought there. It's a mentally taxing job.
 
amanda11 said:
Falian: Yup, my friend is a professional grinder -- he's playing 9 tables 100 NL right now. He's planning to play 9 tables 200 NL new year.

Props to those grinders ought there. It's a mentally taxing job.
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I can't grind cash that hard, it's too stressful. I love grinding tournys, though.
 
bump. I just finished finals yesterday and am back into poker hardcore. I definitely have some rust to shake off but it's great to be back!
 
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