akgross
Legend
Platinum Level
I believe that there are practically no age restrictions. The main thing is to be healthy and psychologically stable, as well as logically understand and be aware of your actions. If this is your favorite pastime, then there’s time for the game and you don’t pay attention to fatigue.
manzanillo53
Legend
Platinum Level
Yes, if you are at an age where you are no longer breathing. time to toss in all your chips. At any age if you are unable to focus on the game then please leave the table. I have a group I play with just for fun and because of all the talking we are lucky to get 10 hands in a night. Very frustrating.
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YKCaiTLH1314
Rock Star
Silver Level
Age doesn't matter that much unless you are in you 80s and above. Health and Sleep is very important though.
Eat healthily and good sleep will better your performance.
I was in the military when i learnt the Uberman schedule, that is to nap 20 mins in every 4 hours.
If you play online, try using this method, it will really enhance your alertness and performance.
Eat healthily and good sleep will better your performance.
I was in the military when i learnt the Uberman schedule, that is to nap 20 mins in every 4 hours.
If you play online, try using this method, it will really enhance your alertness and performance.
Poker Orifice
FoolsTilt
Platinum Level
I disagree with every member here who suggests 'age does not matter'.
'It depends'.... The mind is not quite as sharp as you get older. This shouldn't restrict you in micro/low level buyin stuff... or low buyin Live games either, but as you move up & begin battling vs. good players I believe it can make a substantial difference.
There aren't many older players these days on the tops of leaderboards or crushing the Hi-Rollers.. Live or online. One of the oldest I've seen with good results online is 'raidalot' (Talal Shakerchi). Talal would be considered 'old' compared to most, at the not very old age of '55'.
Also, prior to his SCOOP $10k MainEvent win (~$1.5 million), online he was actually a losing player, with an ROI of ~ -20 to -30% for a net of approx. -$400,000.
'It depends'.... The mind is not quite as sharp as you get older. This shouldn't restrict you in micro/low level buyin stuff... or low buyin Live games either, but as you move up & begin battling vs. good players I believe it can make a substantial difference.
There aren't many older players these days on the tops of leaderboards or crushing the Hi-Rollers.. Live or online. One of the oldest I've seen with good results online is 'raidalot' (Talal Shakerchi). Talal would be considered 'old' compared to most, at the not very old age of '55'.
Also, prior to his SCOOP $10k MainEvent win (~$1.5 million), online he was actually a losing player, with an ROI of ~ -20 to -30% for a net of approx. -$400,000.
Newzooozooo
Legend
Loyaler
Hi.
I believe that any age restrictions are superfluous. On the contrary, I am convinced that playing poker is good for health and for the brain. Poker is a great exercise for developing logical and strategic thinking.
Good luck.
I believe that any age restrictions are superfluous. On the contrary, I am convinced that playing poker is good for health and for the brain. Poker is a great exercise for developing logical and strategic thinking.
Good luck.
zinzir
Legend
Silver Level
I wouldn't recommend it to children under 2 years of age, they already have peek a boo, patty-cake and the like
Suns of Beaches
With a Balloon to the Moon
Bronze Level
i think age can certainly have an impact if you play live mtt's. those can last almost all the day for one week and when you are old you are getting tired more quick. but for sure there are exceptions.
diego farfan
Legend
Silver Level
everything you say is true but in my opinion there is no age to play poker, only the permanence in the game changes since an older person plays less and more for recreation as being short tournaments to not demand his body and brain
19aleks57
Legend
Platinum Level
I think if a poker game will have a positive impact on the human body, what can be an age limit.
Katie Dozier
Poker Expert
Silver Level
Your opinion
One of the many things I love about poker is that I hope (and I study to make this happen) to continually become better and better!
I’m guessing that, many years from now, I probably won’t naturally have the stamina for extremely long sessions or mass multitabling, but I will have gained skills in other ways such that I’m overall a better player! [emoji4]
One way in which I’ve noticed my friends evolve in the roughly ten years I’ve been a pro is an improvement in mental game. I won’t name names lol, but I’ve noticed in some of my friends that as their egos mellowed they chose to play in more profitable games. Losing the “something to prove” mentality many had in their early twenties has, years later, radically benefitted their ROI.
One of the many things I love about poker is that I hope (and I study to make this happen) to continually become better and better!
I’m guessing that, many years from now, I probably won’t naturally have the stamina for extremely long sessions or mass multitabling, but I will have gained skills in other ways such that I’m overall a better player! [emoji4]
One way in which I’ve noticed my friends evolve in the roughly ten years I’ve been a pro is an improvement in mental game. I won’t name names lol, but I’ve noticed in some of my friends that as their egos mellowed they chose to play in more profitable games. Losing the “something to prove” mentality many had in their early twenties has, years later, radically benefitted their ROI.
sanych
Legend
Loyaler
Most age people do not want to change anything. This applies not only to poker, but also to any other areas of activity. Many age players do not want to follow the new poker trends and rebuild the game because of this, they simply do not want to. It all depends on individuality.
