WiltOnTilt will discuss key concepts related to the mathematics of No-Limit play using Powerpoint. Begin with the basics: probability and pot odds. Then follow Wilt to more advanced arenas: implied odds and reverse implied odds, software tools and mental shortcuts for equity calculations, complex EV calculations, and an exploration of fold equity. And watch this series conclude with a discourse on the ultimate in professional poker math: hand frequencies, valuebetting, and G-bucks.
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Aaron begins a primer on the importance of math in NL Hold'em. In a classroom setting, he discusses probability and odds, variance, pot equity and introduces us to Expected Value (EV).
Posted about 1 year ago
Micro/Small Stakes,
43 min long
Comments for Season Premiere
HappyFool
Great! A lot is this is basic knowledge that most of us have, but review never hurts and there are new ideas scattered throughout even the basics. So please keep it the way that you are doing it. Perfect. I am especially interested in shortcuts at the table.
Posted about 1 year ago
WiltOnTilt
Exec ProducerThanks HappyFool. I promise you we'll be getting into some more advanced stuff, but I wanted to make sure everyone has a base foundation of knowledge, so even total newbies will be able to understand the later stuff.
Thanks for watching!
WoT
Posted about 1 year ago
mudbuddha
great idea for theory posts. looking forward to more than just math theory videos
Posted about 1 year ago
coldi
Really nice video, even though its very basic

Im really looking forward to upcoming vids
Posted about 1 year ago
johnnymouth
Professor WiltOnTilt- great video, thanks.
For the group,
do you always report odds in the ratio format with the larger number on the left and use the dog/favorite word as the clarifier. or is it also proper to show odds as 1:4 when you have a 20% chance of making your hand? or is "4:1 dog" the industry standard/preferred way.
thanks!
Posted about 1 year ago
mitch
Awesome job Aaron, looking forward to future eps
It seems like this will be the most beneficial series for me (and probably many others) out of all the series that have been put up so far. I think alot of people though may miss out on this gem as it feels like alot more work (and less fun) than watching the other vids. That's just an observation though, not a criticism - It's kinda like asking someone if they'd rather go to a maths lesson or watch a movie, pretty easy answer unless the person is really motivated to improve their maths.
Posted about 1 year ago
TheProdigy
Hey,
Just watched this video first and am most interested in this series so far.
I usually use 1:4, mainly so that you don't look and see 4:1 and stop reading there and assume something you shouldn't.
Posted about 1 year ago
Catsailor
The name implies that this series only relates to NL. My main game now is limit so I haven't watched this until Oink mentioned it in his video. This is great stuff for all Poker calcs. The first is basic but really well presented. It really helps to reinforce basic knowledge and I look forward to watching the entire series. I recommend this series for all players. Good math skills are +EV for all poker players in any games. Like you said, Not as fun as watching people play, but important knowledge to help a person understand all gambling and the other videos. Table shortcuts are super-important to me and I love your ability to explain concepts to non math geeks. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Posted 11 months ago
sudic
A couple of slightly better approximations concerning the rules of 4 and 2.
4 * #of outs -(# of outs greater then 8) = turn percentage
for outs 6 and above
2 * #of outs + 2 = river percentage
Posted 11 months ago
Zangetsu
A minor correction:
The outs of an open-end straight draw + flush draw should be 15. The video's chart says 14.
Posted 11 months ago
Joe Tall
FounderMason Malmuth wears a calculator watch. I am sure he saw your video.
Posted 11 months ago
RushingOver
Great vidie man, Can i download the file somewere,with Odds etc. So i can print it
Posted 10 months ago
WiltOnTilt
Exec ProducerRushingOver,
I put the oddschart up on my website for you. you can find it here:
http://www.plusevpoker.com/images/oddschart.jpg
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Aaron
Posted 10 months ago
RushingOver
Ty man.I will make good use of it.
Posted 10 months ago
Idmaf
I noticed for the 2 outs(pocket pair) line the percentages were correct but the odds were reflecting that of 1 out.
Nonetheless, a much appreciated video series. I am off to check out vid #2. Thanks!
Posted 10 months ago
maskedman
Wilt was wondering if you could post your pp of each video so we could take notes on it and really pay close attention to the detail .......
Thanks
Matt
(maskedman)
Posted 10 months ago
WiltOnTilt
Exec ProducerHi Matt, this question has been asked before but unfortunately the answer is no. While I'm sure many would be using the powerpoint in purely educational ways I'm somewhat concerned of people mis-using it and diluting the very hard work I put into the whole thing.
Sorry man, I know it would be helpful to have. I hope you understand.
Aaron
Posted 10 months ago
maskedman
ok np nice work anyways....
Posted 10 months ago
maskedman
trtrtrtr
Posted 10 months ago
AntiMatter
Hi,
not sure if the PowerPoint presentation of the full series is available anywhere? WOuld be very handy for reviewing all the info.
Posted 10 months ago
Joe Tall
FounderAaron worked very hard on this project and in order to protect that material from being reproduced, it is not available.
Hope everyone understands,
Joe Tall
Posted 10 months ago
AntiMatter
Thats completely understandable. However, I really want to look back over a few key points of the series without having to watch/fast-forward through it all. It just helps to cement the ideas in your head, quickly. I should have taken notes really.
Not sure if anyone can just post the equations / a skeleton summary of the series? This would help immensely.
Posted 10 months ago
SandersHex
Yup, this is a great idea. I am familiar with most of these terms covered in this episode but not quite comfortable, so this was a great review for me. Definitely much better than trying to re-read another Sklansky book the thought of which makes me want to fall asleep
Posted 8 months ago
SoAmbitious
So love this series. Good Job bro.
Posted 8 months ago
Hypnotic
I am sure it would be helpful in the sense that both games are holdem and operate on similar odds and probability, but how useful would you say this series is for a limit holdem player?
Posted 8 months ago
WiltOnTilt
Exec ProducerJoe Tall and others who are of limit fame said the videos were helpful to them. I'm not sure overall how helpful it is for limit poker as I don't really play LHE, however since I talk about hand ranges and hand reading and things like that throughout, it could be beneficial.
Some of the episodes, such as the one based on fold equity, will have a lot less benefit for the LHE player though.
WoT
Posted 8 months ago
Hypnotic
Thanks Aaron,
I am finding it pretty helpful so far as well.
Posted 8 months ago
MIStrZZZ
100% agreed!
Posted 7 months ago
jimike
Really good.I just want you to know i have cramp in my hand now tho after scribling this down for the past 2 hrs,going to watch this whole series.Fine work sir!
Posted 5 months ago
Tommytrix
Thanks for making this Wilt, i knew all the terms and had a basic understanding of them but never understood it in depth.
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The way you explain it makes everything much clearer to me, going to make me some exercises next weekend
Posted 3 months ago