Roman writes and edits every lesson on How Poker Works. He's a full-time trader and developer who came to poker the same way he approaches markets — through odds, expected value, and disciplined decisions under uncertainty.
Why this course exists
Most poker guides either drown a beginner in jargon or hand-wave the math that actually decides whether a call makes money. Roman built How Poker Works as the clear, cited resource he wished he'd had when he started: one idea per lesson, every claim linked back to a trusted source, and the numbers explained in plain English. Each page is one he writes himself, cross-checks against established poker references, and revises as the game — and his own understanding — moves on.
What I focus on
The throughline of the whole course is decision-making under uncertainty — the same discipline that drives trading. In poker terms that means:
- Pricing decisions — pot odds, equity and expected value, and reading the board.
- Positional discipline — position, starting-hand selection, and thinking in ranges rather than single hands.
- Sound fundamentals — bet sizing and GTO vs. exploitative thinking, built up from the rules and rankings.
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More on how the course is built and sourced: About & editorial method →