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# David Sklansky

(1947–2026)   Mathematician   United States

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David Sklansky was a mathematician from the United States, best known for *Sklansky on poker theory*.

## Quick Facts About David Sklansky

Born December 22, 1947

Died March 23, 2026

Nationality United States

Profession Mathematician

Notable works Sklansky on poker theory

## About David Sklansky

David Bruce Sklansky was an American professional poker player and author. An early writer on poker strategy, he was known for his mathematical approach to the game. His key work The Theory of Poker presents fundamental principles on which much later analysis is based.

##  Quotes by David Sklansky

> [Anytime you make a bet with the best of it, where the odds are in your favor, you have earned something on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-sklansky/anytime-you-make-a-bet-with-the-best-of-it-where-the-odds-are-in-your/)

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[Favors](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/favors/)

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> [Every time you play a hand differently from the way you would have played it if you could see all your opponents'…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-sklansky/every-time-you-play-a-hand-differently-from-the-way-you-would-have/)

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[Cards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cards/)

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> [When we play, we must realize, before anything else, that we are out to make money.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-sklansky/when-we-play-we-must-realize-before-anything-else-that-we-are-out-to/)

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[Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/)

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> [Put yourself in their shoes before you decide on the best way to take their shirts.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-sklansky/put-yourself-in-their-shoes-before-you-decide-on-the-best-way-to-take/)

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[Best way](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/best-way/)

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