Last week, I introduced the concept of Skill Poker Index, a revolutionary system that reduces variance in live poker, focusing on skills. In the course of publications, we will examine the evolution of the game and its current legal position in relation to the criteria required to be recognised as a sport. But let’s proceed in order and degree.
What are the Skill Poker Index?
The Skill Poker Index – (SPI) are a set of percentage indicators that determine the partial distribution of the pot, based on the skills involved in a specific phase of the game. The creation of these SPI required interdisciplinary study based on an inductive approach. Mathematics, which traditionally dominates the discipline, played an instrumental role, while communication theories allowed for the reworking of David Sklansky’s “Theory of Poker” [1987] and Arnold Snyder’s “Utility” concept [2008]. Semiotics and the philosophy of languages, in particular Hjelmslev’s “Trait Semantics“, guided the development of the Skill Poker Index.
Empirical Tournament
To test the effectiveness of the SPI, a freeroll tournament with a maximum of 64 players and a prize pool offered by the organization is planned. The field will consist of half professional players and half enthusiasts, offering the opportunity to observe the SPI in action in a live experience.
The Skill Poker Index represents a step forward in the world of live poker, combining different scientific disciplines and bringing the game one step closer to sports recognition. Follow future developments and don’t miss the Empirical Tournament to see this innovation in action.
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