FAQ's on Poker Calculators and Software

Q: Marty I signed up for the MZone Video series and only have one so far. Where are the rest and how many are there?

A: These come on a scheduled basis and you can expect a new one between 1 and 3 days apart. That series has 15 or 16 videos now I believe.

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Q: Why isn't there a poker calculator for Omaha Hi-LO?

A: Omaha Indicator was released in June of 08. Where the hell were you?

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Q: This might seem like a newbie question but ive seen people talking about Tag And lag type of play ive never heard of these terms could someone explain what this is for me.

A:  Tight Aggressive = TAG, Loose Aggressive = LAG. Please make sure to sign up for the M-zone videos as there is one about profiling. There is also a page on profiling on Marty's website. Very informative.

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Q: Does anyone know if Marty has a MTT video series. I have completed the SNG series, and the Mzone Strategy series. However in one of the series he talks about the MTT series.

A: Mzone Video Series is kinda the MTT, it is all related to MTT play. There is a set of videos called the MTT5pak. You have to pay for it, it is a hand by hand play of 5 tourneys Marty plays.

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Q: Hey Guys, can some one please explain the inf. in the AF stats for me.? Do the stats include each round of betting too ?? 

A: It means post flop aggression is "INFINITE"

That means the player never calls post flop, they fold, check, check fold, bet, raise or check-raise. But they have never just called (so far in the game being tracked).

this is useful in knowing if:
1) You want to bet but not sure how they may react, you already know there will be no call most likely. It will be a fold or raise back.
2) You have a nice draw and feel you have the odds to call or might even be ahead. Is his bet a sign of strength or just habit? (you have to put this in context with all else you know to decide if it is a cBet, semi-bluff, or he has a good hand).
3) You are to the point you are combining stats and their meanings in unison when profiling players and getting your "read" on their action. For example you look at their profile icon, their pfr, VP AF and WSD% combining them all to determine if they are a Alpah or Beta type player and Tight or Loose. You would look at the streak & balance for a "tilt factor" or you might look at VP/PFR/AF/WSD% to determine cBet propensity.

Hope this helps.

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Q: I was wondering if anyone could tell me the percentage/odds that you'd hit a flush once the flop is on the board. Player, holds two (for argument sake) diamonds. On the board two diamonds, and a spade.. How often are they likely to hit? 

A: If it was on Full tilt I'd think even money 50/50 but seriously, I always figure 1 in 3 for 4 to a flush.

Rule of 4-2: 9 outs x 4 = 36% chance of hitting in the next two cards about 1 in 3.
On the turn, 9 x 2 = 18% chance of hitting the next card. 1 in 5 almost

The rule of 4-2 is extremely close to actual math odds without the complicated equations. It is simple to follow, take your outs on the flop and multiply by 4. Then on the turn, take your outs at that time and multiply by 2.

Often you have to consider they have more outs such as a str8 draw also or if you only held a pair, they have overcards so add in those outs to best your pair.

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