What is Nate missing?

[TightEnd]

Nate Silver, the pre-eminent US pollster of 538 posts as follows:

"As far as I can tell there are 10 major causes of death in a poker tournament. In this context, I don't necessarily mean the very last hand you play to bust out, but the hand that most contributes to your demise. I'm sure there are some edge cases. But am I missing any big ones?"

[Knottikay]

AA v KK on 1st hand/orbit/level on a AKx flop (if the money didnt go aipf)

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Nate Silver, the pre-eminent US pollster of 538 posts as follows:

"As far as I can tell there are 10 major causes of death in a poker tournament. In this context, I don't necessarily mean the very last hand you play to bust out, but the hand that most contributes to your demise. I'm sure there are some edge cases. But am I missing any big ones?"

Discover that one of the spades in your nut flush is a club.

I know, I was that soldier.

[Pokerpops]

Some of the causes of being wet

a) taking a shower or bath
b) getting caught in the rain
c) having someone unload a water pistol over you
d) swimming
e) falling in a river or pond
f) losing control of your bladder
g) spilling your drink over yourself

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Some of the causes of being wet

a) taking a shower or bath
b) getting caught in the rain
c) having someone unload a water pistol over you
d) swimming
e) falling in a river or pond
f) losing control of your bladder
g) spilling your drink over yourself

I don't get it Dave.

[Pokerpops]

Some of the causes of being wet

a) taking a shower or bath
b) getting caught in the rain
c) having someone unload a water pistol over you
d) swimming
e) falling in a river or pond
f) losing control of your bladder
g) spilling your drink over yourself

I don't get it Dave.

Just a list of obvious ways to become wet to go along with the list of obvious ways to lose chips.

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Some of the causes of being wet

a) taking a shower or bath
b) getting caught in the rain
c) having someone unload a water pistol over you
d) swimming
e) falling in a river or pond
f) losing control of your bladder
g) spilling your drink over yourself

I don't get it Dave.

Just a list of obvious ways to become wet to go along with the list of obvious ways to lose chips.

Yes but there are obviously hundreds of ways to get wet, I can't think of many more ways of going bust than those listed.

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I enjoyed your examples though.

[Tal]

Seems to be missing two:

11) Make a terrible mistake (misread, miscalculation or poor assessment) and base your decision on it

12) As above, but you lie about it and pretend it's 1-10.

Not speaking from personal experience or anything, Guv...

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Seems to be missing two:

11) Make a terrible mistake (misread, miscalculation or poor assessment) and base your decision on it

12) As above, but you lie about it and pretend it's 1-10.

Not speaking from personal experience or anything, Guv...

Yes. My nut flush example would come under your #11

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I didn't get the chance to do a twelve because I'd already tabled it with a flourish.

[Tal]

Seems to be missing two:

11) Make a terrible mistake (misread, miscalculation or poor assessment) and base your decision on it

12) As above, but you lie about it and pretend it's 1-10.

Not speaking from personal experience or anything, Guv...

Yes. My nut flush example would come under your #11

Exactly. Mr Silver seems to think you only get out when playing well. I'm sad to report there are other ways.

[Jon MW]

Seems to be missing two:

11) Make a terrible mistake (misread, miscalculation or poor assessment) and base your decision on it

12) As above, but you lie about it and pretend it's 1-10.

Not speaking from personal experience or anything, Guv...

Yes. My nut flush example would come under your #11

Exactly. Mr Silver seems to think you only get out when playing well. I'm sad to report there are other ways.

Similar to that I'd say a few of those things could have something along the lines of, "or the perception of" added.

[Supernova]

Nate Silver, the pre-eminent US pollster of 538 posts as follows:

"As far as I can tell there are 10 major causes of death in a poker tournament. In this context, I don't necessarily mean the very last hand you play to bust out, but the hand that most contributes to your demise. I'm sure there are some edge cases. But am I missing any big ones?"

Discover that one of the spades in your nut flush is a club.

I know, I was that soldier.

From excitement to embarrassment when your AA is actually A4. I saw that happen to someone next door on the SPT and they said oops, it's not the first time I've done that.

[Doobs]

Nate Silver, the pre-eminent US pollster of 538 posts as follows:

"As far as I can tell there are 10 major causes of death in a poker tournament. In this context, I don't necessarily mean the very last hand you play to bust out, but the hand that most contributes to your demise. I'm sure there are some edge cases. But am I missing any big ones?"

Discover that one of the spades in your nut flush is a club.

I know, I was that soldier.

From excitement to embarrassment when your AA is actually A4. I saw that happen to someone next door on the SPT and they said oops, it's not the first time I've done that.

Called off most of my stack with a straight 8 high.  I should have folded when he hit the flush on the river anyway!