I often get asked how much math acumen you need to be a good poker player, and despite my desire to bluff, honesty prevails. Provided you have a firm grasp of fourth-grade math — if you know how to ...

In my last article I introduced a simple mathematical operation called combinations that can help you to derive all sorts of probabilities at the poker table. This math is simple, especially so since ...

When two hands are of the same type, such as a pair or a flush, first check the cards involved in the pattern. The higher ...

Take a deep breath and relax. You don't need a Ph.D. in mathematics to be a successful poker player. All you need to do is learn a few simple math tricks that will ...

In my writings I try to take a math-based approach to the game without actually going over too much – well – actual math. For the type of games I write for, getting the math exactly right to the ...