Decision Science

The Sex of Poker First you do it for Fun, Next you do it for Money, Then you do it for Love With 2009 World Series of Poker Champion Joe Cada The Poker Journey begins with a casual interest, progresses to a pursuit of profit, and often evolves into a deep passion. With luminaries like Joe Cada, who clinched the 2009 World Series of Poker title at just 21, setting a record as the youngest champion ever, the allure of the game transcends mere entertainment. It becomes a profound exploration into the unknown—the essence of The Sex of Poker. I'm deep into The Sex of Poker—a revelation on navigating the unforeseen and embracing the enigmatic. It's a fresh perspective, akin to a Poker Lobotomy, steering away from conventional wisdom like "counting your outs" or predictable moves like folding AK in certain scenarios. Instead, it delves into the realm of anti-poker—unchartered territory where con...

Poker and Investing: Games of Incomplete Information Poker and Investing: Games of Incomplete Information The Implicit Value of 7 Deuce Once upon a starting hand: When all you have is the hammer, everything is a nail. The implicit value of 7 deuce —leading uphill against conventional wisdom. Under the right circumstances, you can play ANY two cards and expect a positive return. Bluffing with the Worst Hand From Worst to First: The best hole cards you've never played. 7-2 offsuit, the worst hand in NLH, can go from zero to hero. Play them like aces—when everyone misses the flop, a continuation bet can take the pot. Magical Thinking and Probability Believing in luck can influence results. Magical thinking is real—sometimes beginner’s luck happens because players don’t overthink probabilities. “What you believe is real, will be real to you in its consequences.” Psychology and Percep...