Poker, Game of Luck or Skill?

[OGslikrick]

Variance shows that skill would be the right answer

 

[VTedd]

In the short-run or a few hands, it will be luck. The longer you play and give yourself a 1% or 2% edge, over thousands of hands it turns into a game of skill.

 

[locha2013]

I think luck is a big part of poker, because for example you can loose all in with kk against a hand like a6. But in my opinion skill have the bigger part at poker. I think I have won the most matches because of my skill and not really out of luck. I think I was more patient than lucky.

 

[thatgreekdude]

combination of both, the higher your skill level the less you rely on luck.

 

[Staneff]

If you are not skilled you never get lucky. Luck comes with the skill.

 

[hffjd2000]

This is an old debatable issue.

I would say POKER is 60% skills and 40% luck.

I consider above "in the long run" and not short terms.

 

[guutox]

Skill, if poker was luck i would prefer play roulette.

 

[rifflemao]

Johnny Chan won the WSOP in two consecutive years (1987 and 1988). Then finished 2nd in 1989.

That's one lucky fella.

 

[BadB420]

Definitely on the side of skill more so than luck! Phil hellmuth hasn't gotten lucky and ended up with 13 wsop bracelets, sure he may have had some luck on a hand or two but skill will generally always be the main factor even if you are playing a All in or Fold touney~

 

[akaRobbo]

That's one lucky fella.

The heater of all heaters :icon_king

 

[jazzaxe]

Luck with good planning

 

[Henry Minute]

Johnny Chan won the WSOP in two consecutive years (1987 and 1988). Then finished 2nd in 1989.

I think that answers your question.

Couldn't agree more.

He's one lucky SOB.

 

[vimbocard]

Skill= than more you learn about your opponents, better you cand beat them with bad or regular cards.

 

[skiptomyloot]

luck plays a factor for sure, but if your playing for the long run, skill is what pays you in the end.

 

[Kibic1302]

Poker is a game of looking objectively primarily skills. Of course, if you do not have luck never win. But the variance affects the game so that time is on our side, one after the other. In poker, the point to take advantage of your opponents mistakes. Poker is a game of skill, remember that!

 

[rifflemao]

The heater of all heaters :icon_king

Couldn't agree more.

He's one lucky SOB.

It must be that lucky orange he brings to every tournament:

If only we could steal his lucky charm... :creep: :creep: :creep:

 

[lilnewtdog]

There is no such thing as luck (fabricated). Every thing is based on the law of probability. The world revolves around math and the sooner we as poker players realize that the better we become. Don't spend your life chasing luck it isn't there.

 

[akaRobbo]

It must be that lucky orange he brings to every tournament:

If only we could steal his lucky charm... :creep: :creep: :creep:

Why the hell does he bring that? I've seen it all now... Lucky orange ffs.

 

[zegaum]

It is a mathematical game, based on probability. However, the likelihood, however great, does not guarantee victory (unless the probability is 100%). Thus, the more a person has mastered the techniques and more likely to win a hand, the long run has a greater tendency to win.

 

[dj11]

When you can accurately define luck, we can then perfectly assign percentages.

Skill might be be how you defy luck, and get away with it (or not).

 

[racorel]

There are many opinions on this topic but...the most prevalent and I think the correct..is a game that depends on both aspects...



you definitely need luck to you between a good hand..but if you can not manage good hands .. (as good and weaknesses)..



and of course your bankroll...you will not make money from poker

 

[Arjonius]

Why do people continue to ask whether poker is luck or skill? It's a game of applied probabilities based on incomplete information. Both skill and luck factor in.

 

[gattusoleon]

the luck is important but the nice game is the most important

 

[odnarud]

Why do people continue to ask whether poker is luck or skill? It's a game of applied probabilities based on incomplete information. Both skill and luck factor in.

Agreed. I have played poker on/off for a while, but never seriously studied odds? Any suggestions where I should start my research.

 

[dj11]

the luck is important but the nice game is the most important

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