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TorusPower
Rising Star
Bronze Level
Write Proven, but don't say who has proven it...
please provide a source for such studies 😜
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
Loyaler
It explodes
spectralwave
Visionary
Bronze Level
Playing poker, face-to-face online in clubs and leagues like the Supreme Union, is training the mind.
The practice offers a range of benefits to keep the mind active, one of the determining factors to reduce the impacts of brain aging.
Overall, the entire cognitive system is put into action, making poker much more than just a hobby.
Increase in IQ
One of the main benefits of practicing sport is the increase in IQ, that is, the ability to learn and perform cognitive functions.
The process of learning new techniques within poker is one of the pillars for those who want to specialize in this game.
The practice offers a range of benefits to keep the mind active, one of the determining factors to reduce the impacts of brain aging.
Overall, the entire cognitive system is put into action, making poker much more than just a hobby.
Increase in IQ
One of the main benefits of practicing sport is the increase in IQ, that is, the ability to learn and perform cognitive functions.
The process of learning new techniques within poker is one of the pillars for those who want to specialize in this game.
redboy23
Legend
Platinum Level
Hello Poker fans,
I have learned to be gentle with myself and understand that my mood changes and sometimes my brain is in the game and other times my instincts are in charge.
There are times I play a good game; wait for a good spot, the top hands for my range, calculate my odds and outs etcetera. Whether I go deep or not, I am usually pleased with myself. Sometimes my gut instincts or ego has the driver's seat and I will do things that I know are statistically wrong but feels right or I just do not feel like backing down.
Poker has taught me some humility and the importance of discipline in the scheme of things. The brain is definitely important in the game whether the id, ego or superego takes the wheel, it makes for an interesting game!
I have learned to be gentle with myself and understand that my mood changes and sometimes my brain is in the game and other times my instincts are in charge.
There are times I play a good game; wait for a good spot, the top hands for my range, calculate my odds and outs etcetera. Whether I go deep or not, I am usually pleased with myself. Sometimes my gut instincts or ego has the driver's seat and I will do things that I know are statistically wrong but feels right or I just do not feel like backing down.
Poker has taught me some humility and the importance of discipline in the scheme of things. The brain is definitely important in the game whether the id, ego or superego takes the wheel, it makes for an interesting game!
Power
Rising Star
Bronze Level
funny you should say this just last night i had a hand i was holding QQ i open and get 1 caller and flop comes 89T he checks i check, turn 3 and put flush there, he bets 5K and has around 25K behind, i call, and 5 hits river, he tank jams all in, i'm like dammmmm did he hit the flush, or did he call with some funky cards like 7j or JQ or did he hit the flush, i still had my time bank so i'm sitting there going though the hands he could have! but his play just did not seem right, so i call and as i call i'm saying to myself if you have it mate GG lol as i can't find a fold in that spot with QQ well it turns out he was bluffing he only had A5
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cowboybebop
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I think the biggest benefit it has is making something out of very little or none information. It also requires split second decisions, so by playing it you are more likely to make right decisions in your real life thanks to poker.
Danaire72
Enthusiast
Silver Level
The truth is something a bit indescribable, because when I play poker tournaments, my brain thinks and analyzes in a different way than any everyday situation, I try as much as possible to concentrate and analyze even the smallest move and of course I try not to let myself carry by the bad plays that can happen to me, the brain plays an important role when playing poker.
Stanley Aguiar
Enthusiast
Bronze Level
It offers a range of benefits for keeping the mind active, one of the determining factors in reducing the impacts of brain aging. Overall, the entire cognitive system is put into action, making poker much more than just a hobby.
Academico
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I really feel that it is a great ally for my brain, where I exercise more than ever concentration, intuition, the fact of having to discover lies or deception and the reading that I have to do of each movement and each player, it is great, it keeps me active and exercising the brain.
Chebchoub
Legend
Platinum Level
My mind won't stop working until after I die, yes poker makes my mind work more than usual, but I see that poker affects my heart and my senses more severely than it affects my brain
black and
Legend
Platinum Level
I only play online, so the facial expressions or language of my opponents doesn't matter to me. As for math, I don't think a poker player needs math, as you wrote "high level". I did not study well at school and I always had problems with mathematics because I was lazy and did not want to study. But I'm generally pretty good at poker and my bankroll has been steadily growing for the past two years. I think that in poker, mathematics is not as important as logic. Elementary mathematical knowledge is quite enough.