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30.10.2025

Intuition vs. Math: When to Trust the Numbers and When to Believe Your Eyes

In his latest video, Karim Chelli tackles one of the biggest questions in live poker: What has more worth — math or live tells? According to Karim, most players lean towards numbers, yet true skill lies in knowing when to rely on intuition.

In a specific hand, he demonstrates how accurately interpreting subtle non-verbal signals can carry more value than any solver or odds calculation. This video reveals that when a player learns to combine mathematical principles with observational skills, they can read not just the situations but also their opponents.


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