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  1. 07-06-2010 #1
    somepokerguy
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    Default Why Are There Antes and Blinds?

    If you've ever wondered the game theoretical reason why antes and blinds exist in our game, this video answers that question:

    YouTube - Game Theory 101: Why Are There Antes in Poker?[/URL]

    In short, without antes, poker's equilibrium consists of players only playing the single best hand possible or no hands at all. That would lead to a very boring game. You might have heard people say that blinds and antes "force the action"; truth be told, there would be absolutely no action at all without them.
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  2. 07-07-2010 #2
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    ...... thanks captain obvious
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  3. 07-07-2010 #3
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    In cash games I'm sure there'd still be a few players still playing pretty loose due to tilt, drunkenness or whatever, but I'd say tournament poker would die pretty quick with the antes and blinds removed.
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    seriously?
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  5. 07-13-2010 #5
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    I don't have to watch video its obvious so that the game doesn't last a million years and the house profits more.
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