This strategy column, and many like it, are featured in every issue of Card Player magazine. Subscribe today to get 26 issues delivered to your home each year! When you’re new to no-limit hold’em, ...

Mastering poker isn’t just about bluffing and bold moves — it’s about math. From pot odds and implied odds to quick mental shortcuts like the rule of two and four, this guide breaks down how top ...

Craig Tapscott: Why is there such a big aversion for some players to go deeper and really utilize the mathematics of the game? James Sweeney: In the first chapter of my book, I wrote the following: ...

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While the exact origins of Poker are somewhat unclear, it is still one of the most popular card games in the world. Poker is relatively easy to play, and yet it’s a common game at casinos and the ...

In our first poker column, we discussed some of the basics of the game and why it is so much fun to play, no matter what the stakes. Of course, before you play, you should know the rules. There are ...

Wednesday's guide introduces necessary basic poker math to help you advance in the game. "While poker is very much a game of skill and psychology, there is no escaping the math. Understanding the odds ...

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 ...

Cruel Math And Fickle Poker Gods By Bootie Cosgrove-Mather July 25, 2005 / 9:26 AM EDT / CBS This report by Ken Adams is part of a series for CBSNews.com chronicling his run at the 2005 World Series ...