Traits Semantics and Practical Application in Live Texas Hold’em Poker
In the previous article, we explored the theoretical applicability of Traits Semantics to live Texas Hold’em poker. In this article, we begin to examine the practical application of this new paradigm, where mathematics plays an instrumental role rather than a guiding one. Considering Poker Theory [Sklansky, 1987], the goal is to define the smallest amount […]
Traits Semantics and the language of live Texas Hold’em poker
The live Texas Hold’em poker features linguistic characteristics that allow the same principles to be used to process and quantify the information that is gradually revealed during a spot and, in relation to these, assign an index of the potential skills involved. Trait Semantics has its origins in Leibniz’s componential analysis, which allows the meaning […]
Theory of Completeness of Information (TCI) and informational influence in live poker
After introducing the Theory of Completeness of Information – TCI in live poker, this article explores its application in a poker spot and introduces the concept of informational influence (Deutsch and Gerard, 1955). According to the TCI, 100% of the information is contained within the entire deck of 52 cards, taking into account the unseen […]
Evolution in poker: the Theory of Information Completeness and the Skill Poker Index
The Theory of Information Completeness in live poker is a new theory that values players’ skills and provides a perspective for evaluating their competencies. This theory is based on the elaboration of David Sklansky’s Fundamental Theory of Poker, but focuses on the progressive informative influence of the game, identifying the value of expressible informative probability. […]
Sklansky’s Theory of Poker: The Importance of Information and Communication in the Game of Poker
David Sklansky’s Theory of Poker provides important foundations for the new professional tournament model under construction, which is based on the informational primacy of individual components of the cards’ deck and the need to align decision-making processes with successful strategies through knowledge of the information. The definition of information is crucial in understanding the uncertainty […]
Capturing the essence of information in Texas Hold’em: A theoretical analysis through the Skill Poker Index to enhance your understanding of the game
The society we live in is often referred to as the information society, characterized by the information-automation paradigm. But what does “information” really mean? Information is a basic dimension of reality, alongside mass and energy, that cannot be encompassed within them. This is the conceptual basis of the Skill Poker Index, which we examined in […]
The role of information and stack size in determining live poker skills
To evaluate players’ skills in poker, the Skill Poker Index is a crucial parameter. The analysis reveals two key factors: 1. the quality of information gathered during the game; 2. the player’s ability to perceive, process, understand, and interpret this information to develop winning strategies. These two factors, while distinct, are closely interconnected and determine […]
Managing Coolers and the Importance of Information in Live Poker
One of the fundamental skills that every professional poker player must master is knowing when to “fold,” that is, giving up on a strong hand that isn’t the best, such as in the case of coolers. In live poker tournaments, it’s crucial to consider the vast amount of data generated in every game situation, which […]
The role of Skill Poker Index in poker
To understand the Skill Poker Index, it is crucial to reflect on the effect of variance in poker, particularly the “crack” in the All-In phase before the river. Over thirteen years of observations in the live sector, it’s emerged that the fear of crack and the resulting frustration are common among players. However, PPPs coming […]
