Just when is middle & late play?

[eejit101]

Spoken like a true amateur!

On that topic, on one hand, yes, luck is the dominating factor. However, throughout an extended period of time (an NDNPT season, for example ), the skill of the player plays a much larger factor. For, if luck were a dominating factor, how is it that we have people that make livings, and nice ones at that, by playing poker. No, in the long run, luck is a miniscule factor.

the above quote surely cancels out he below one?

Interesting, but I truly believe luck plays much MORE of a factor than poker skill and ablilities in who wins, and who loses. Bottom line is, what cards come out!

I mean come on, phil ivey is a god, can u really say hes the "luckiest" player alive? no, hes the most skillful. same for borg this season, he has shown the most skill, been the most patient while i frequently get bored and bluff too much.

Lets all play 20 x $100 buy ins, we will invite Phil Iver and Negraneu and Hellmuth, everyone playing for the huge cash, and see who wins. My guess, one of the more skilled players who has experience playing at the higher level.