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WILD CARDS
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Mathematics and Psychology slog it out against the cunning and guile of three pro poker players |
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Consultant psychiatrist Raj Persaud and maths writer Simon Singh take on 3 card sharps to bring you everything you wanted to know about poker but were afraid to ask. Can psychology and maths outwit the seasoned professionals? Or will it be deuces for our two plucky amateurs?
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Consistent success at the card table is rarely down to pure luck. It takes a cunning combination of psychological prowess, a keen eye for detail and a good memory for numbers. Well, at least that's the view of two would-be poker aficionados, Simon "Slowhand" Singh and Raj "Pokerface" Persaud.
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In Wild CardsÌý they put their theories to the test when they team up against a formidable trio of old poker hands in an effort to discover what makes a successful player. Between the moodys, flops and kickers they reveal fascinating mathematical and psychological insights that they hope may lead them to victory. |
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