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Message: [QUOTE="Reddog888, post: 7195066, member: 1055484"] The debate over whether success in poker is determined by skill or luck has been ongoing for decades. On one hand, luck clearly plays a role in the short term. A player cannot control which cards they or their opponents receive, and sometimes even the best strategy will be defeated by an unlucky draw. However, in the long run, skill tends to outweigh luck. Skilled players use probability, psychology, and strategy to minimize risks and maximize gains. They know how to read opponents, manage their bankrolls, and make rational decisions under pressure. While luck might decide the outcome of a single hand or even a session, consistent success over months and years is usually proof of skill. Therefore, poker can be seen as a blend of both elements: luck provides unpredictability, but skill determines who can consistently turn that unpredictability into profit [/QUOTE]