Followers of the analytical,mathematical poker theory need to understand and accept - the term Gambling. Poker is not a starting hand chart, followed by analytical, implied odd, pot odd, mathematical strategy. Poker is Gambling, and gambling is to play games of chance for money. Interesting game of chance - the happening of events without apparent cause, fortuity, luck. Gambling(poker) is to play a game of luck for money. Interesting how all the hand charts,implied odd,pot odd mathematical theory went out the window. Gambling is to take a risk in order to gain some advantage. take a risk- to expose oneself to chance of injury or loss. yes loss- the damage, trouble, disadvantage,deprivation caused by losing something. (money will be lost). There is no strategy,theory, starting hand chart that will help you in poker. That is just someone writing a book for money, you think they write it for free ?Accept the fact poker is gambling and your game will improve. Otherwise keep following the futile advice on this site.