Some members have already posted some of these ideas...I'll admit that I've never even tried to learn GTO as part of my toolbox for playing poker. For a recreational player like myself, is it worth it to study GTO?
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It should be worth for all of us. Since 99% here are recreational players. amateurs, intermediates, winning players, as long as one doesn't make a living of poker he/she is a recreational player. I am aware that this term is used sometimes to describe fish but this is simply incorrect.I'll admit that I've never even tried to learn GTO as part of my toolbox for playing poker. For a recreational player like myself, is it worth it to study GTO?
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Hi @John A. What is MDA?Theory is good to understand... MDA study is how to actually win at your specific stakes.
It is useful to at least know the basics, but if you are playing micros, like me, then it's usually counterproductive to use GTO.
In your opinion, does successful use of GTO strategy require that other players are also playing optimally?In general, knowledge is never superfluous!!! I think that for a general understanding of the game of poker you need to study the GTO strategy, but when playing at micro-limits you are unlikely to be able to play according to it, adhering to the required ranges!!!
Cate to elaborate? What is different about the actual game play online vs offline?If you play offline poker then it is worth learning. The system in online poker is much more complicated and not tied to GTO in my opinion.
The difference is that in offline poker the cards are dealt by a real dealer, where the real GTO is actually present, but in online poker - by a computer, where the "GTO" can be targeted against a specific player sometimes depending on the software in particular. This is my own opinion and only the developers of the software for a certain poker room could confirm or deny it.Cate to elaborate? What is different about the actual game play online vs offline?
Optimal play from other players is not required, but players must have at least a minimal concept of range, and when playing at micro-stakes, some players do not have it at all, and even with a double all-in, a player can call with any hand, even one that is obviously garbage, which reduces chances of winning for example with a pocket pair of aces!!!In your opinion, does successful use of GTO strategy require that other players are also playing optimally?