The live Texas Hold’em poker, thanks to the continuous direct confrontations between players, represents the ideal arena for testing a wide range of theories related to the study of communication. Various authors over the years have provided useful scientific theories to bridge the informational gap related to probabilistic calculations in live tournaments, offering valuable strategic insights. However, many scientific disciplines that adopt qualitative methods of analysis did not exist at the time of the birth of Texas Hold’em poker, and some of the older ones, such as psychology, were often considered unreliable in scientific environments.
Communication as a Key to Success in Live Poker
Communication theories have proven to be essential for developing a new tournament model that values and preserves the individual skills of each player. In a live tournament, the adoption of these theories can improve “exploitative” strategies necessary to face every situation at the table. It is important to understand the need to implement interdisciplinary analysis in the evaluation of various game spots. In this context, mathematics becomes a complement to communication theories, contributing to the completion of the critical analysis of live poker dynamics.
The paradigm shift consists of replacing the traditional calculation process with the process of signification to analyse the various spots. Being communicative beings, we use (more or less consciously) the tools of communication sciences in our daily lives, both on a personal and professional level. Technical knowledge of these theories allows poker players to develop innovative strategies specific to live poker spots. However, be aware that the adoption of such theories favors the elaboration of aggressive strategies, which involve a higher average management cost.
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