Hi,

I have playing Hold'em for about 2 years now, I believe I have a fairly good grasp of the game, but I have a couple of questions which have always been bouncing around in my head...so here goes.


1)
How much is in the Cards?...if you were to take a Pro, or long term player and give them bad cards all night, and then sat five other players with a years experience each decent cards. Would the Pro have a chance of winning?. sometimes I hear people say "I didnt get the cards" - but surely this happens to every player at some point.


2)
I always seem to see the same faces in the poker press making the final tables and winnings...what is it that makes these people consistent winners?, what do they have that other players dont?. Players like Mike Matusow dont appear to me to be 'brainboxes', but always seem to up there. (im only using him as an example)

I hope this (my first post) will promote some healthy discussion, and maybe answer the naggings questions in my head.

Thanks
Presto