Computer simulations of poker

Computer Simulations and computer analysis of Poker is now a necessary part of the professional poker players arsenal. In the past, many if not most professional players gained their long term winning game theory and strategy by observing what worked in actual play over a period of many  years.

At a time when most did not have access to reliable computer simulations, no one had a particular advantage, other than more years of experience than the other players. Now however, with the advent of advanced Poker computer simulation and Poker playing software, there are few, if any, Professional Poker Players who now survive without using computer play and simulations to hone their skills and test out new playing strategies and ideas.

Does Computer simulation take the place of playing experience? In our opinion, definitely not, as there are many factors which a computer cannot take into account. Many of the things which make us lose are personal. You have been playing too long and are getting bored or tired, you are irritated by a particular player and are gunning for that player with little regard to proper strategy. Or you are in a bad, negative or tilt mode. There are probably as many reasons a good player doesn't win at times, as there are good players.

In summation, we think that in order to survive as a professional player today, we think you need all the tools your opponents use. That includes both plenty of actual playing experience and plenty of computer simulations to test your playing skills and theories. If you don't have them (or use them) you are at a distinct disadvantage.

So get a good computer software with which to test your play. We think you will find it to be better than losing money in an actual poker game.

Senior Poker Columnist
Janice Carroll
www.headsuppokerchampion.com

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