Die subjektive Wahrnehmung des Pokerspiels : kognitive Verzerrungen und interindividuelle Differenzen bei einem Spiel mit Glücks- und Geschicklichkeitsanteilen

The study explores the question if poker represents a game of chance or of skill, and whether there are differences between average and expert players with regard to the subjective perception of poker. In total n = 300 subjects played computer-based 60 hands of the poker variant Texas Hold'em No Limit in groups of six participants. In each unit, three average players and three expert players took part. A predefined card deck was identical in each experiment to control the factor of chance in the game and allowed differentiated card qualities. The subjects provided informations via questionnaires about opinions and beliefs related to poker and with regard to the specific session. Results show that experts were unable to reach a significantly higher final cash balance than average players. The biggest influence on the outcome of the game had the quality of cards. Experts were more likely to show attitudes that view poker as a sport or competition and had a higher confidence in success.