Game Theory - Sklansky

[scrawnybob]

hi all

Anyone else read Sklansky's "The Theory of Poker" and found the section on Game Theory & Automatic Bluffing interesting ?

I read it a while back and although I find his writing a bit hard going it really gets the grey matter ticking - especially this section which seemed like a really good way to mess with players heads

I commented on this technique while playing an online tournie ($50 SnG) when I had got caught on a terrible bluff and the more I explained the technique (saying this was the technique I was using when really I'd just been a muppet) ...

the more I totally messed with a couple of key players heads - after a few more hands I had totally taken control of the table - without making any scary / aggressive bets - think I got 2nd in the end

In fact the smaller I bet the scarier I became to them - this is a technique I still use to great effect (in the right situation) - when against good players (only) a bet which they should by rights call ends up making them fold.

Has anyone else heard / used Game Theory online ?

cheers Scrawnybob

[Sir Jammy Fishpaste]

Bob - I studied game theory a good few years ago but haven't read Sklansky's thoughts on the application to poker. What are his ideas regarding game theory and poker?

Sounds like another book I'm going to have to get...

[Dazzler69]

game theory definately has good application to poker, dont believe then just ask Chris Ferguson, his father is a professor in it and chris studies it as well.

Slansky's book in the 3rd book on my list to get, behind the Harrington books and just before the Caro book of tells

[mistik55]

Hi guys
ı want to reaad it.

may ı read it in internet enviromet ,do you know ?

ı have not find any poker book at my living place in Turkey.( I live eagen casttle at westren anatolia nearly TROİA it is little city)

if you want to send me your old poker books I like .

if you think to send ı can write my currency adress

cheers

[scrawnybob]

hi

these links may help a bit

Origins of Game Theory in economics

Poker Strategy: Winning with Game Theory''

Artificial Intelligence: Man vs. Machine

Sklansky's book is well worth the read - and should definately be part of any poker players library

I will try and put together a simplified article up soon about Game Theory

cheers scrawnybob

[mistik55]

hi admin,
thaks for articles. I wil read that. I hope it is anough my english knowlage for understanding them.

see you.

[JimG]

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I have a strong opinion that reading the Theory of Poker and taking notes should be a prerequisite of playing poker as a source of income. This book is genius and has so much value.
There is a saying I heard once that has so much value: “If the how to’s were enough we would all be happy, rich and thin”. While this book has some of the how to’s it much more. It helps a player learn to think like a winning player.
Also from much experience I’ve learned that thoughts direct our actions and actions direct our results. A sharp mind thinking correctly is so much more powerful then how to’s.
This post might sound like whacky psycho babble and maybe it is but the point is:
Great book I highly recommend.

[scrawnybob]

hi

Jim hit the nail on the head IMHO it's all about making you brain work harder and think more laterally and also really understanding the fundamental's

All information is useful - Even if it doesn't suit your game or isn't the best info - It's the information that makes you understand and analyse poker more that is the important process

I touched on the idea of reading and absorbing every source of information and ideas a while back here -

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cheers scrawnybob