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Message: [QUOTE="GWU73, post: 2291928, member: 88835"] I think the value in poker education is very high when properly applied. I am not suggesting everyone go pay hundreds of dollars on coaching: I'm not sure there is much value in that for the average player. Many players seem to think there is a magic formula to win at poker, and if they can just get the math right they will be unbeatable. Realistically though, learning the basic poker math, hand planning, tells etc is essential for making good decisions, but it has to be taken in context and applied correctly. The book/ coach/ video could be wrong or inapplicable; Just because you read that you should only raise AK & 88+ UTG and the guy who raised UTG open raises tight does not mean he has AK or 88+. He could easily have JTs or 22 or even a his "lucky hand" because he is a person who may have reasons for his play that you do not understand. So learn, educate yourself, and take it all with a grain of salt. [/QUOTE]