In our last tutorial we armed you with the key facts and figures that are the foundations of poker and how you can use maths to get to grips with every possibility that can unfold.

You might not think it’s that important to know statistics like there are 1,326 possible starting hands and 19,600 flops in Texas Hold’em, but if you don’t, you’re effectively making decisions blind and – worse still – not maximising your chances of winning.

One thing is certain: playing position and acting aggressively is a mathematically proven route to success. Raise before the flop and you might steal the blinds even if you’re not holding the best hand.