Can you stay a good poker player without studying the game?

[PNTreitor]

Natural talent and skill certainly help, but discipline and perseverance will always cross the line between a good Nato player and a good player who has studied.
Learning to do something is good, in my perspective understanding what you learn is better.

 

[monkeytilter]

You have to stay ahead of your player pool but if their game isn't evolving then yours doesn't need to either, just keep doing what you're doing.

 

[Vrotebal]

Is it possible to become a successful surgeon with a degree in gravy?

 

[Rookworst]

Im not study poker at all and im beginner what should I learn

 

[nabmom]

Never actually studied so yes

And then the question is, are you a profitable poker player?

 

[nabmom]

Im not study poker at all and im beginner what should I learn

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[nabmom]

But don’t get me wrong, I do study in billibooonese. I watch what everyone does, I play all the games here, and I soak up everything like a sponge. CC is honestly my main study tool — the freerolls, the community games, the leagues, and the special events. I even chat with players who were in the same hands as me to get their perspectives.

So yeah… I might not study the “normal” way, but I’m still always learning <3

Billibooonese is the word of the week! And your examples show that you are an active learner!

 

[odonob]

Absolutely. I have one hundreds of tournaments. I have studied but put the wins down to playing experience.

 

[Nandabio81]

Can anyone recommend study material in addition to the CC material?

 

[alucaa]

Ah, I would say it would take a long time but yes. Personally, due to my college studies, I don't study poker much, I play for entertainment only, and I firmly believe that I'm not good and just a fish, but I still like poker ajsjasj

 

[LiviuRo123]

Not really. You might win some hands or have short-term success relying on experience or instincts, but to stay a good poker player long-term, studying the game is essential. Reviewing hands, learning strategy, and analyzing opponents is what separates the consistent winners from the rest.

 

[Fallenglory]

No, you cannot. I think studying, reviewing hands, activily engaging with peers and watching others play is vital to improving your game.

I just finished the 30 day course on CC. I was going in blank and I must say I have learned a ton, ICM, tournament variance, bankroll management, managing emotions and much more. After my break of +/- 5 years of no poker there are so many new concepts and things that slipped from my mind.

The book ends with a sentence, you are either activily improving or slowly getting worse at the game. Stay humble and keep up with the field. Thank you Collin and Katie for providing such an excellent read.

Here is the link if anyone is interested: https://www.cardschat.com/poker/strategy/become-a-winning-poker-player/

 

[zorro222_zorro222]

Yes I do, but of course you would be an even better player if you did things like studying, hand reviews or even just talking strategy with your piers.

 

[schtiuky]

Never say never I think that's one of your sayings. best learning by practice you can play online daily let just say 200 hands on average in one year that's 73000 in 10 years no matter what you will be a good player/ either broke in 2 ..

 

[dreamer13]

No, you can't become a good poker player without studying the game, as poker requires an understanding of fundamentals, strategies, tactics, and mathematical aspects, which can only be developed through study and practice. Unlike luck, mastery in poker is based on knowledge, and without constant study, it's impossible to make informed decisions and adapt to the play of more experienced opponents.

 

[wushibala]

In my opinion, you’ll get much more benefit from analyzing your own game and fixing the mistakes that hurt your play than just watching how others play. Watching pros can be useful, but without self-analysis, it won’t help much.
Try uploading your tournament hand history to ChatGPT, for example, and let it analyze your key mistakes. I’ve also heard there are poker sites that help you review your gameplay — that kind of work will bring you real progress.

 

[Vrotebal]

Poker is a game of skill as much as luck. Learning various aspects of the game, such as table position, bankroll management, reading opponents, and mathematical fundamentals, can significantly improve your chances of success. Without this knowledge, players can rely on intuition and luck, but this doesn't guarantee consistent success over the long term.