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
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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
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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