The correct answer here is no, but it is easy to understand why some people think that other players can affect their chances of winning. The cards that one player does or doesnt take can change the outcome of the next player.This can cause players to become frustrated with others if the outcome is negative.However, the actions of other players never really affect the mathematical expectation of the game. The simple fact is that they are as likely to help you win as they are to help you lose.