Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas

Writing for Upswing since 2018

Duncan is a math professor from UCLA who specializes in the mathematics of poker, as well as in poker education. He currently teaches poker classes at UCLA extension that always fill up early and have long waitlists. In his book Why Alex Beats Bobbie At Poker, he uses simple language to scientifically explain how and why money flows from poker amateurs to professionals. Preorder the book here!

Articles by Konstantinos "Duncan" Palamourdas

11 articles

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Poker Strategy

Leveling: How Overthinking Costs You Money at the Poker Table

Poker Strategy

Why You Must Embrace Variance to Succeed in Poker

Poker Strategy

You Should Feel Pain While Playing Poker — Here’s Why

Guides & Reviews

Poker Professor Reviews Doug Polk’s Advanced Heads-Up Mastery Course

Poker Strategy

Why Are Most Poker Players Wimpy Bluffers?

Poker Strategy

When a Poker A.I. Went Crazy with Five-Three Suited (Analysis)

Poker Strategy

Why Do Random & Silly Bluffs Work?

Poker Strategy

Why Bad Beats are a Poker Player’s Greatest Gift

Poker Strategy

Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Keep Your Poker Journey on Track

Poker Strategy

This is How You Should Study Poker If You Want to Win in 2022 (Part 1)

Poker Strategy

Stop Letting Your Poker Ego Cost You Money & Happiness