Review of poker hand probability calculator::How to Work Out a Bet? - What's Your Question?
Review of poker hand probability calculator::How to Work Out a Bet? - What's Your Question?
If you have a pocket pair of either sixes or kings and the only other player to call has pocket Aces, which pocket pair are you better off having based on probability percentages of winning? Most people would intuitively say pocket kings are better. Intuition is incorrect in this case. This is both a very hard question and a very easy one. It is an easy question because your odds are very poor with either pair. It is a difficult question because it is 2% worse if you have a pair of kings than a pair of sixes against the pocket aces. Before I go into the analysis of this hand let me first say it is much worse to have pocket kings against pocket aces because you are much more likely to make a large call or bet, even all in bet, with kings than sixes, which will usually be folded against a large bet or raise. Theoretically these two hands can fall at endgame with two head up players left. In this case even the pocket sixes may make an all in bet since any pair heads up is generally a winner. If you have two kings you must draw a third king without the aces drawing a third ace in order to win. If a four flush is unfolded on the board the aces will beat both sixes and kings if the hold cards of both players match the suit of the four flush. If neither player matches the 4 flush the point is moot, with the improbable exception that a 5 flush on board will unfold to tie the game. Otherwise the single player matching the 4 flush will win. The reason it is 2% better to have sixes rather than kings has to do with the possibility of a straight draw. The king pair limits the odds of the aces drawing a straight since a king fall for an ace high straight is diminished by 50%. Likewise, the kings draw for an open ended straight is diminished by 25% since two aces are already out of play for that hand. In real time play the odds of any pocket pair winning against aces is small before the flop, about 1 in 5. The 2% advantage due to a straight draw is small and more of an intellectual exercise than a real time consideration. You are more likely to make money on this tidbit of information as a side bet rather than a difference of tactical play. If you would like to find the odds of any two to six combinations of hands in Texas Hold'em poker, feel free to use the free poker odds calculator at the World Poker Tour home page at worldpokertour.com. They have a whole section called "The Academy" dedicated to increasing your poker playing skills. Please also feel free to read all my other poker articles on Associated Content. |
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Review of poker hands statistics::How to Win at Online Poker
Review of poker hands statistics::How to Win at Online Poker
On the first episode of Season 13 of "The Biggest Loser," one pair didn't even get into the gate, and the rest of the pairs were divided between Bob and Dolvett. Dolvett finally beat Bob at the weigh in, as his trainee Buddy pulled it out in the end with a 22-pound weight loss. Unlike the first week of most seasons of the show, the contestants, except Buddy, yielded low weight-loss numbers. Ben, a member of Bob's team, volunteered to go home to be with his children and wife, who is expecting a new baby. This week, team leaders bet on the fate of their team. "The Biggest Loser" opened with Alison visiting the contestants, updating them on the week's challenge. The player with the highest percentage of weight loss at the weigh in could give immunity to someone on the other team. Of course, family dominated their minds. She also asked for two team leaders from each team. Emily from the Black Team and Kim N. from the Red Team were the first to volunteer. Black Team member Joe and Red Team member Kim S. (Kimmie) raised their hands. The team leaders followed Alison to a table with poker chips. They had the chance to give their teammates a five-pound advantage at the weigh in. Each team had to bid on what they thought their team's percentage of weight loss would be. The chips represented a tenth of a percentage. If they guessed the right percentage, they'd keep the advantage for their team. If they didn't bid correctly, the other team got the advantage. Red Team leaders bid 3.8 percent, or 94 pounds. Black Team leaders folded, not even raising the percentage. Alison told them the average percentage of weight loss on the second week is two percent. The four leaders left the room and informed their teammates of what happened. The Red Team had all the pressure on their shoulders. Dolvett was not thrilled with their bid. He immediately brought them to the gym. He particularly focused on the two Kims. Bob doubted the Red Team's ability to lose 94 pounds but worked them hard anyway. Dr. H visited come the contestants, focusing his attention on brothers Joe and Mike. Though they live 3,000 miles apart, they had similar weights coming to the ranch. Their dad also shared the same body type and weight. Joe had severe sleep apnea, a risk for diabetes and high blood pressure. Mike learned his bad habits from his dad, gaining 50 pounds at 12 years old. He also began smoking cigarettes at 12. Mike stopped smoking cigarettes but started using smokeless tobaccos. The red team, knowing the task before them, wrote down all of their calories, hoping that the extra measures would pay off at the weigh in. "The Biggest Loser" nutritionist Rachel Beller walked into the kitchen to give them a lesson on what to eat and when to eat foods containing certain nutrients. She took them on a field trip to the grocery store. Rachel compared the grocery basket to an empty stomach that you need to fill. A good suggestion that Rachel gave was flipping the plate, eating a traditional main dish as the side dish. Mike compared the ranch to Betty Ford. Rachel even went to Chicago to visit the aqua team - siblings Adrian & Daphne - to help them learn how to shop and cook healthy foods. Alison met the contestants on the ocean for their first team challenge. The winner of the challenge won "The Biggest Loser" meals for six months. The teams had to pull an anchor in with 24 pieces needed to solve a puzzle. The teams were close throughout the entire challenge. The Black Team edged out the Red Team, winning by a few seconds. The last-chance workout was tension filled. Bob thought Dolvett used his moves with the Red Team (a little petty don't you think). Hate to say it, but Bob Harper doesn't hold the patent on different exercise moves. Bob took his frustration out on the Black Team. Red Team member Mike didn't work as hard as the rest of his teammates. It was sad, especially after getting news from the doctor about the poor state of his health. Dolvett had a private conversation with Mike. At the weigh in, the Red Team didn't win the five-pound advantage. They lost only 52 pounds (they needed 94) and had a 2.8 percentage of weight loss, close to the second-week average on the show. The Black Team had the advantage and needed to lose more than 48 pounds to avoid the elimination room. The Black Team was safe from elimination thanks to the five-pound advantage. Mark had the highest percentage of weight loss one the Red Team. Chris had the highest percentage of weight loss on the Black Team, so she could save one Red Team member. Of course, she picked her husband Roy. It didn't surprise me that Mike, who has not had a good relationship with his teammates from the beginning, was voted off. Mike finally acknowledged how he acted with his team, although too late to save him. At home, he weighed 302 pounds, losing a total of 56 pounds. He realized that anger was the root of his problems in life and on the ranch. He now uses boxing to release frustration. He still fights nicotine addiction. The theme of this season of "The Biggest Loser" is "No Excuses." This week, though, Mike made a lot of them. I think he finally realized that it's not just that people don't like him; he does things, either consciously or subconsciously, to drive people away. It took being eliminated to finally acknowledge that the problem lies within him. As the weeks progress, we will likely peel away more excuses. Weigh In Statistics: Dolvett's Team (Red) Kim N. (38) 239 lbs. 236 lbs. 3 lbs. Kim S. (48) 210 lbs. 206 lbs. 4 lbs. Roy (63) 292 lbs. 287 lbs. 5 lbs. Lauren (26) 237 lbs. 233 lbs. 4 lbs. Nancy (63) 212 lbs. 207 lbs. 5 lbs. Conda (24) 285 lbs. 278 lbs. 7 lbs. Mike (41) 345 lbs. 338 lbs. 7 lbs. Mark (43) 282 lbs. 274 lbs. 8 lbs. Buddy (42) 381 lbs. 372 lbs. 9 lbs. Total lbs. /percentage of weight loss 52 lbs./2.09 percent Bob's Team (Black) Gail (57) 313 lbs. 308 lbs. 5 lbs. Megan (21) 252 lbs. 248 lbs. 4 lbs. Cassandra (25) 225 lbs. 220 lbs. 5 lbs. Emily (29) 254 lbs. 250 lbs. 4 lbs. Christine (42) 232 lbs. 226 lbs. 6 lbs. Joe (38) 342 lbs. 334 lbs. 8 lbs. Jeremy (22) 376 lbs. 369 lbs. 7 lbs. Chism (19) 349 lbs. 341 lbs. 8 lbs. Total lbs. /percentage of weight loss 52 lbs./2.22 percent |
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Review of poker hand strengths::What Are the Rules for Texas Hold Em
Review of poker hand strengths::What Are the Rules for Texas Hold Em
One-Line Review: Video-Poker with a cute bonus round, challenges and online play - one of the best iPhone poker games. Overview: Fat-Free Video Poker has a cute name and a cartoony look to it, but make no mistake: This is one of the most well-crafted Video Poker games to hit the iPhone. Styled after popular video poker machines, the cheerful graphics and bonus round is only the beginning of what sets this game apart from the rest. While a solid addition to the single-player poker game genre, where this game really shines is in its extras. Once again a developer shows how to take a classic game and put a spin on it that plays to the particular strengths of the iPhone. Gameplay: Fat-Free Video Poker follows standard five card draw video poker rules. The player is dealt five cards, can choose to hold any combination or none of the five, and the resulting hand determines payout. Bets can range from 1 to 5 coins, and the entire game is played with a simple (and to those who have been to Las Vegas or Atlantic City, familiar) touch interface. The particular spin of this version is a bonus round which activates after 4 "apple" marked cards are made part of a winning hand. This bonus round involves choosing apples floating in a water-filled basket until two matching scores are chosen, at which point said score is added to the player's credit total. The real fun, however, comes with the free online mode (available with a one-time registration). Being able to casually compete against other players, chat with them, attempt to complete online challenges and more is a joy. The online interface and features are amazingly slick, doubly so for a game with a full-featured free-play version. Art: As with other Amplified Games Inc titles, the visuals of Fat-Free Video Poker are very crisp and cartoony. Sounds as simple and straightforward, and the interface is beautifully done. So many features are packed into the game that it's no small feat to make so them so smoothly integrated with the game. Replay Value: Tremendous. As with Cookie Bonus Solitaire, Fat-Free Video Poker is the a game that the video poker fan won't just play when bored, but when they should really be busy with other things. The online mode, badges, and generally fluid gameplay makes this a truly addictive title. Free Game?: Fat-Free Video Poker is available in both a free-to-play version and a pay version. The free-to-play version includes advertisements that routinely pop up during gameplay. Given the turn-based, at-your-leisure nature of Video Poker, this is more annoyance than actual hassle. Final Judgment: A simple, classic game improved upon with features that add a whole new dimension to the experience. Yet another example of the iPhone's capabilities being used splendidly by a solid developer. |
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