The great "Poker is rigged" debate - Collected threads edition
07-29-2011
, 09:38 PM
07-29-2011
, 09:42 PM
Quote:
I'll tell you why - it's because people don't want their comments on 2+2 to be associated with their poker playing identity, so they can comment freely on 2+2 about strategy, how they approach the game, etc, without giving information that will help their opponents.
For example, I would be really happy to see riggies' screen names, because then I could automatically mark them as tiltfish and be confident they have little understanding of odds and probabilities.
For example, I would be really happy to see riggies' screen names, because then I could automatically mark them as tiltfish and be confident they have little understanding of odds and probabilities.
07-29-2011
, 09:48 PM
Quote:
I want to appeal to new players who come to this thread after experiencing some "strange behavior" at online poker
seriously seeking an answer to the ontopic question like I did a couple of years ago (when I had no clue about poker at all)
but who are still capable of using their brains and to doubt their own observations.
I can't answer this question for you but what I can assure you from my own experience is:
Thinking "online poker is rigged" tilts you thus cost you money and prevents you from improving your game.
So question is how to get out of that "tilt"-hole, when you are thinking "this is all rigged"?
Preparations:
- get a tracking software like PT3 or HEM
- get an odds calculator like pokerstove
Whenever you think its rigged just use your tracking software and look for all similar situations in the past.
If necessary check the odds calculator for the "normal" odds of this specific situation. Compare the numbers.
Make up your own mind.
This will work for both pre- and postflop situations and will cost you only a few minutes.
If you like playing online poker your database will soon get big enough to be somewhat statistically relevant
for most of the typical "feels rigged" situations.
Hence calms you down, hence prevents you from loosing more money due to tilt.
Disclaimer:
I don't want to be part of this silly yet entertaining debate nor do I want to discuss the topic itself further.
I just wanted to give a practical advice for those who are in doubt but trusting their own mental and intellectual abilities
more than cluttered opinions from an anonymous internet forum (this thread is a mess for someone new, really interested in the topic).
FWIW, I've played online poker at pokerstars for 6 years now. I use the same SN so you can easily look me up.
I am a recreational player from Germany (so sry for any language mistakes).
I suck at cashgames and overall break even in tournaments (so no need for me to either promote or blame the site for anything).
HTH
Lythe
seriously seeking an answer to the ontopic question like I did a couple of years ago (when I had no clue about poker at all)
but who are still capable of using their brains and to doubt their own observations.
I can't answer this question for you but what I can assure you from my own experience is:
Thinking "online poker is rigged" tilts you thus cost you money and prevents you from improving your game.
So question is how to get out of that "tilt"-hole, when you are thinking "this is all rigged"?
Preparations:
- get a tracking software like PT3 or HEM
- get an odds calculator like pokerstove
Whenever you think its rigged just use your tracking software and look for all similar situations in the past.
If necessary check the odds calculator for the "normal" odds of this specific situation. Compare the numbers.
Make up your own mind.
This will work for both pre- and postflop situations and will cost you only a few minutes.
If you like playing online poker your database will soon get big enough to be somewhat statistically relevant
for most of the typical "feels rigged" situations.
Hence calms you down, hence prevents you from loosing more money due to tilt.
Disclaimer:
I don't want to be part of this silly yet entertaining debate nor do I want to discuss the topic itself further.
I just wanted to give a practical advice for those who are in doubt but trusting their own mental and intellectual abilities
more than cluttered opinions from an anonymous internet forum (this thread is a mess for someone new, really interested in the topic).
FWIW, I've played online poker at pokerstars for 6 years now. I use the same SN so you can easily look me up.
I am a recreational player from Germany (so sry for any language mistakes).
I suck at cashgames and overall break even in tournaments (so no need for me to either promote or blame the site for anything).
HTH
Lythe
07-29-2011
, 10:18 PM
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LOL You sir are to funny....Im talking about a true full blown shill (wiki) who wont post his stats... My reason is he is either a shill that dont play..(just likes to chirp for the sites) Or he is another shilltards 2nd account that i have a pretty good idea who it is!..You shilltards are so funny to me!
CORRECT
Shilltard at HIS best, since he doesnt have much else to work with.
07-29-2011
, 11:09 PM
07-30-2011
, 09:47 AM
Last edited by BadNewzKennelz1; 07-30-2011 at 09:48 AM.
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