2007-01-22 05:48:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Card Games
You talking for online poker, right?. No, knowing your outs/odds/pot odds is a must do. If you don't know how to calculate them, you can use a poker calculator.
Take care
2007-01-22 10:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by pokercoach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically no, but the motivation for there use is questionable. You can't use one on a live table so you can't develop your game skills fully. They work out odds but not strategy, so during a tournament they may not be as useful as you'd like. Others run two or more computers at a time to try to 'know' likely other players hands on the same table, and/or 'force Raise', which is cheating but in a cash game you can always cash-out if you have doubts. Ultimately then, except on some online tables, what good is it going to do you? You going to make a living from it? So why isn't the World and his dog already at that? Just enjoy your game, that's what it's there for.
2016-05-23 21:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by Cynthia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why bother with a calculator?
If you've played the game before then you know the odds what will or wont probably happen but you play on instinct and feelings, more exciting way to play. You never know what the other persons got are they bluffing?
2007-01-23 22:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Woodman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
geez i must of hit a nerve with you, if you are playing online and you thiink you have the time to calculate the odds go ahead, but in a casino you cant use one okay, i think you misunderstood me, get over it
2007-01-22 11:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by rusty red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because an experienced player can do it in their head approximately, using a calculator is an educational tool
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2007-01-22 09:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by sassy g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During a friendly game with no money at stake? No. At a casino or for money? Sure.
2007-01-22 07:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...it's not cheating.
It is a good tool to remind you your hand may not be as strong as the one across the table.
2007-01-22 15:21:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally - NO.
But I think casino's would look on it differently ! mainly as it reduces their winnings.
2007-01-22 05:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your game would be long and boring using one.
2007-01-22 10:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋