Poker and Probability

Poker Probability – The Math behind It

Poker is a mathematical game, at least partially. If you learn the poker probabilities, you’ll be well equipped to make good decisions in many tricky situations at the poker tables. Dig into PokerJunkie’s poker probability articles and make sure you put your money into the pot when you’re a mathematical favorite.

Latest Poker and Probability Article

• Bluff Equity in Poker Explained

  Before folding a losing hand, you should always consider if you could pick up the pot with a bluff. You need to estimate your bluff equity, and if it's positive, you need to carry out the bluff.

  

  Let's say you're certain that the opponent has your hand beaten. There's still a chance that he or she will fold if you put in a bet, in which case you'll pick up the pot despite holding the worst...

  Read the full article...

More Poker and Probability Articles

• Bluff Equity in Poker Explained
• Complete Guide to Poker Theory
• Bluffing Explained by Game Theory
• Basic Hand Frequencies in Texas Holdem
• When aiming low can be okay
• Explaining Utility - Poker Tournament Example
• Introduction to Implied Odds
• Let's Verify the Pot Odds Calculation
• How Probabilities Change with Each New Card
• More on Pot Odds
• Introduction to Pot Odds
• How Many Coin Flips Can You Lose
• Understanding Marginal Situations
• Quads Versus Quads - Qhat Are the Odds?
• There's No Chance in Poker
• Explaining the Independent Chip Model (ICM)
• Reversed Probability Important in Poker
• Odds, Pot, Implied and Effective
• Effective Odds
• Overview of Implied Odds