> If it’s true that poker is a skill game, then only the true greats should be able to play perfectly.
No, even in a skill game, it is possible for someone who does not understand the rules to make the perfect play. It is just extremely unlikely, and it is extremely likely that a more skilled player will beat a less skilled player on average. The greater the skill disparity between two players, the more one-sided the competition should become.
I'm sure Josh realizes this, and I like the blog post as a whole, that quote just struck me as wrong enough I had to post something.
No, even in a skill game, it is possible for someone who does not understand the rules to make the perfect play. It is just extremely unlikely, and it is extremely likely that a more skilled player will beat a less skilled player on average. The greater the skill disparity between two players, the more one-sided the competition should become.
I'm sure Josh realizes this, and I like the blog post as a whole, that quote just struck me as wrong enough I had to post something.