07 Feb 2026 Beginner This material is for beginner players fold equity GTO pot odds In this intro to his Poker Math course, Chilli from Team Bas Poker explains why math is essential for spin & go players. He covers how math drives decisions, hand reading, and game theory - and previews a 12-lesson course built around a free in-game reference chart. Math shapes every poker decision. This course gives beginners a clear, structured path - starting with the basics and building toward GTO concepts. Why Poker Math Changes Everything: Most spin & go players lose due to poor math understanding, not bad hand selection Three core areas where math matters: optimal decisions, hand reading, and computing the best response Combinatorics and game theory are the mathematical foundations of poker strategy Famous players and books (like The Mathematics of Poker) all confirm math's importance The course spans 12 lessons built around a free reference chart called "Little Helper" MDF and value-to-bluff construction are covered — explained in simple terms A free chart is available on the TBP Discord to support in-game decisions
