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Rule basics
What is Shoot the Gate? Rules and terms
Start with boundary cards, the third card, goal, post and outside.
Rule basics
Shoot the Gate illustrated: comparing rule variants
Use the same 5 and 9 to compare strict, inclusive and Ace variants.
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How to calculate Shoot the Gate probability
Count goal, post and outside outcomes in a standard deck without replacement.
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How to read Shoot the Gate history
Records describe what happened; they do not automatically reveal the next round.
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Common mistakes in Shoot the Gate pattern analysis
Watch for gambler’s fallacy, small samples, selective memory and multiple testing.