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Old 12-08-2006, 08:15 PM
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I have a question. Would an optimal game theory strategy be profitable in poker? My guess is not and especially not if you consider the rake.

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Tom Weideman, one of David's picks for the top 10 smartest poker players, once wrote...


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In fact, I think an optimal opponent would beat a (typical) suboptimal player handily.

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FWIW, I agree w/ him wholeheartedly.
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