How good is your poker math knowledge? Here is a 20 question test that addresses this. Write your answers down and then compare to the correct answers provided in the hidden panel. A link to a site that might help to increase your Hold ‘em math ability is provided at the end.
1. EV stands for A) Expected Variance B) Equity Variation C) Expected Value D) Earned Value
2. Running It Twice A) Increases Profit B) Decreases Profit C) Increases Variance D) Decreases Variance E) None of these
3. ITM can be either positive, zero or negative A) True B) False
4. Playing GTO heads up in a rake free game means you will not lose in the long run A) True B) False
5. The pot is $100 after opponent has bet $40. If you have a 60% chance to win the pot of $100 if you call the $40 bet, your profit/loss will average to A) $60 B) $20 C) $36 D) $44
6. ICM theory relies solely on stack sizes and the assumption all players are of equal capability A) True B) False
7. Implied Odds are most useful in deciding whether to shove or not A) True B) False
8. How many combos of AA are there in dealing a Hold ‘em hand A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 E) None of these
9. The approximate chance you will be dealt suited cards in Hold ‘em is A) 5% B) 15% C) 25% D) 35%
10. In general, the variance in tournaments is greater than that of cash games A) True B) False
11. How is win rate usually measured for on-line cash-game play A) bb/100 hands B) $/hour C) Either D) Neither
12. The Equity Realization concept is related to A) The likelihood you will not fold B) The likelihood you will win as often as calculated by an equity calculator C) The chance villain will fold D) None of these E) All of these
13. A common definition of fold equity is A) The chance villain will fold to your bet/raise B) The chance you will fold to villain’s action C) The chance the hand will end through a fold D) None of these
14. Loss probability can be greater than 100% if an opponent has the absolute nuts A) True B) False
15. Making an opponent indifferent means you bet in such a way that he doesn’t take you seriously A) True B) False
16. You bet $20 all-in into a $40 pot. How much equity does villain need to have to justify calling? A) 25% B) 33% C) 50% D) 67%
17. In question 16, if villain wanted to employ a minimum defense frequency (MDF), how often should he call? A) 25% B) 33% C) 50% D) 67%
18. You have Ac Ad with a turn board of 2c 2h Qc 7c . You are pretty sure villain has two clubs. How many outs do you have for a river win?
19. The 2x-4x rule applies only for pre-flop and flop bets? A) True B) False
20. If your showdown equity is 20%, the odds against your winning in a showdown are A) 5 to 1 B) 4 to 1 C) 3 to 1 D) 2 to 1
Scoring by correct count: 18+ Excellent 16-17 Very good 14-15 Good 10-13 You need to catch up <10 Have you tried Bridge?
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