Luck???

eniseysmail said:

And I have such a question on such comments. In games, the day is successful or not successful - is it someone who regulates or not? What do you think?

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Hi There
I really don´t think that someone will move some string over this or that game
On the other hand, I do believe that the software programers may introduce some variables
on your profile (hidden of course) that will interfere in your game performance
Rgds

Luck is definitely a key component to winning a poker tournament. It’s not as important as being a skillful player, but it’s impossible to downplay the significance that luck plays in poker. Obviously you’re not going to win if your unlucky.

I will attempt to explain just how much luck is involved in winning poker tournaments.

You can play snug and tight and you can play aggressive, you can have success with both styles and many in between.

Be honest, how many people do you think put up a buyin for a tournament or get backed by someone .. not knowing what they are doing ? . Yes there are players of varying skill.. but i give people a bit more credit than that.

When you get to the final table and you play short handed, if you dont pick up any hands (you need to make moves at that time). You are done... unless you get luck. HUGE factor in winning tournaments. You need patience and skill. (Not many people are mentioning patience here) and yes luck is a very big factor.

Some will say luck doesn't exist and they would be right, they will explain odds and skill except for the fact that luck is a word in the dictionary. Luck describes these things like odds and getting the right hand at the most opportune time.

molokheia said:

Hi There
Waht abt when you´re with AA and got beaten by a player going with 56 and make a strait? in the river?
Tell me!!!
Rgds

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Hi.

That's is bad play with AA!

I'm telling you!!!

Greetings.

Poker is skill complemented with luck, both are important, i'd say 70% skill 30% luck something like that.

Can't Agree

molokheia said:

Hi There
................ I do believe that the software programers may introduce some variables
on your profile (hidden of course) that will interfere in your game performance
Rgds

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There really would not be any advantage to programming variables for ONE individual. To affect game performance. But programming the "hole" cards dealt and run out to produce maximum action is the most likely path for programming adjustments.

Rob Hobson said:

In poker, when the lady luck comes she's very welcome, but don't chase her. If you do so you'll lose in a long run.

Best of Luck.

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You're right. If you have some lucky hands you can't expect to win with those hands every time. Same when you play 53o and hit 335 or 333 flop. It's not ok to play 53o every time. Maybe once in a while ... to play with lady luck. :top:

I think that luck is always present in poker whether you like it or not. You can be the most skilled player but if lady luck isnt by your side, you will be a skilled player watching people play without you

MadDeVille said:

You're right. If you have some lucky hands you can't expect to win with those hands every time. Same when you play 53o and hit 335 or 333 flop. It's not ok to play 53o every time. Maybe once in a while ... to play with lady luck. :top:

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Perfect my friend!

Poker is roughly 80% skill and 20% luck. In the long run a skilled player will win much more than a "lucky" player. Keep playing and honing your game and you will get better and win more.