What separates winners from losers in poker:
- 10% Skill
- 20% Bankroll management
- 70% Ability to make good decisions when you're emotionally compromised
During my senate campaign in 2022, I met a Ukrainian-American man in NE Ohio. He was very angry about my views on the conflict, and my desire to bring it to a rapid close.
"You are trying to abandon my country, and I don't like it."
"Sir, I replied, "your country is the United States of America, and so is mine."
I always found it offensive that a new immigrant to our country would be willing to use the power and influence of their new nation to settle the ethnic rivalries of the old.
One of the most important parts of assimilation is seeing *your* country as the USA. It's part of the bargain: if you're welcomed into our national family, you ought to look out for the interests of the United States. I know many immigrants who have the right perspective, and I'm grateful to them. For example, I met many Ukrainian Americans during that campaign (and since) who agreed with my views, or at the very least, asked the right question: what is in the best interests of the United States?
2026. Jett on a Honda vs Deegan on a KX450. Prado a large thorn in their side. J Coop is the pesky Veteran, Kenny still kickstarting at select rounds. and everyone else we love has retired.
Was running through some numbers this morning, and I came across something pretty ridiculous.
We get about 29.5 hands an hour at our clubs and we do not have shuffle machines. I assume this is because people pay hourly to rent seats? Incredible.
Incentives matter!
Hockey is kind of annoying
Red Wings record: 41-41 +4 goal diff
Islanders record: 38-43 -18 goal diff
Capitals record: 40-42 -37 goal diff
Guess which 2 teams are in the playoffs?
@JonathanLittle How much Merritt is there to 4 bet bluffs are there in mid stakes games where most 3bets are nutted and top of range. What combos are you using in these spots and position?
Poker is gambling. But you can work to have an edge, just like other forms of gambling that afford edges (sports betting, day trading).
It’s a very difficult game. Beginners are gambling more due to lack of strategy present. The lower your edge, the more gamble and variance.
Anyone saying poker isn’t gambling is either in denial or misguided, or still a beginner.