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Psychology professor Maria Konnikova, with no prior poker experience, turned to the game as a laboratory for human decision‑making. Under the mentorship of Erik Seidel, a Poker Hall of Fame inductee, she immersed herself in the competitive, male‑dominated world of high‑stakes Texas Hold‑Em. Over the course of a year, Konnikova earned sizable tournament winnings, won a major title, and gained television exposure. Throughout, she applied lessons from game theory and behavioral science to understand her own reactions, manage tilt, and accept the role of luck. The book documents her transformation from skeptical observer to professional player, using poker as a mirror for broader life strategies.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Maria Konnikova
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