Chess involves logic; roulette involves probability theory. Poker involves logic, probability and something pertinent to military and diplomatic strategy — bluffing.
George Will – 08/2009 – in Washington Post
Categories: Poker in General
Tagged: bluff
Most people – especially younger ones – have little experience with diverse people. They live in relatively homogenous towns and neighborhoods and usually relate to people who are fairly similar to themselves.
In online and casino poker games, you have to play with whomever sits down. You must compete against very different kinds of people: aggressive [...]
Categories: Poker in General
Tagged: adaptation, learning, Schoonmaker, Sklansky
They say that information is power; in poker, it’s cash, just cash.
John Vorhaus – 03/2008 – in Card Player
Categories: Poker in General
Tagged: information, money, Vorhaus
I believe in poker the way I believe in the American Dream. Poker is good for you. It enriches the soul, sharpens the intellect, heals the spirit, and – when played well, nourishes the wallet.
Lou Krieger
Categories: Poker in General
A lot of people think that poker is about the cards. Poker is not about the cards, it is about the mind.
Joe Hachem – 11/2009 – Interview in MadeInPoker
Categories: Poker in General