Can I play poker if i do not have mathematics skills?

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Having great mathematic skills will help you increase your chances of winning the game, but math knowledge is not a must for one to play poker. Poker is a game of physical and psychological skill, many of the professionals use instincts, knowledge and feelings to make most of their choices. Also, in today’s world, there is a lot of poker applications and aids that will allow you to make correct decisions.
 
At a most basic level for cheap games poker math is easy. Cards needed / Unseen cards. But most people cant even do fractions so people just round it off to a easy formula that is close enough: % = outs x 2 .
 
The only estimate of pot odds is basically the only basic math that you need to be successful at the poker tables. Plus you need to learn the rule of 2 and the rule of 4 to be a successful poker player.
 
Probably, I only have a third grade education and make tens of dollars a year playing poker.
 
I don't think you must know probability to be successful in poker but it gives a player an edge over others that don't have the knowledge. I think the most important factor to be successful in poker is luck and huge bankroll.
 

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