Luck vs. Skill: Decoding the True Nature of Winning in Poker
Ask a casual poker player why someone wins; they might say “luck.” Ask a professional, and they’ll talk about “edges,” “EV,” and “long-term variance.” The truth lies somewhere between the two. Poker is unique because it lives in the gray area between pure chance and pure skill. Every hand is a test of probability and psychology, but skill steadily rises above luck over time. For those who study the game…