How far can you go not knowing odds?

[DAN DAN]

Here's my question, Is it possible to become a good poker player without knowing odds? Implied etc. I am not mathematical, I can't do mental arithmetic and still count with my fingers :eek so I will NEVER be able to work out the odds of certain cards coming out. I've tried reading about odds but I also have a lousy memory, not got much going for me actually :eek but I can draw a nice picture of a pair of aces for you ;) Anyway all I can do is when I play I look at the pot, my stack etc and then go on, well, how often do I actually hit those cards and take it from there. There is no actual working it out and obviously the hitch is that maybe I think I hit certain cards more often than I actually do. So should I accept that I will level off at a particular level or does instinct actually mean my subconscience can count? Opinions greatly appreciated.

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Re: How far can you go not knowing odds?

Here's my question, Is it possible to become a good poker player without knowing odds? Implied etc. I am not mathematical, I can't do mental arithmetic and still count with my fingers :eek so I will NEVER be able to work out the odds of certain cards coming out. I've tried reading about odds but I also have a lousy memory, not got much going for me actually :eek but I can draw a nice picture of a pair of aces for you ;) Anyway all I can do is when I play I look at the pot, my stack etc and then go on well how often do I actually hit those cards and take it from there. There is no actual working it out and obviously the hitch is that maybe I think I hit certain cards more often than I actually do. So should I accept that I will level off at a particular level or does instinct actually mean my subconscience can count? Opinions greatly appreciated. G is the best poker player in the world

Great Question DD, im in the same boat as you are :ok