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Message: [QUOTE="neptun1914, post: 4960861, member: 314327"] I don't like the term luck. Variance is much more accurate term for me. If there was no such element poker would be very boring game where better player win every time (like in chess for example). In fact variance is not always your enemy. Last year for a few months i took notice of every time i got beaten when i am huge favorite in the hand initially and all times when i am behind but get lucky on turn or river and win the hand. Guess what - it was approximately 50/50 ratio. People tend to remember bad beats against them but not take into account when they get lucky. This also depends on the type of player that you are. Tight players play more premium hands so they are favorites most of the time. Due to this they experience more bad beats than lucky hands. In general if you follow good bankroll management and play well variance (or luck if you like) should not be major factor affecting your game in a long run. [/QUOTE]