Phoenix Wright
Legend
Loyaler
Yes. More players are taking the game slightly more seriously and more recreational players have access to get information (YouTube channels, poker podcasts, cardschat forums and so on) and the popularity of the internet is an important role in that.
Compared to 10 years ago, I'd say the quality of the "average player" is higher now, but that doesn't mean the pros and grinders haven't also found ways to raise their edge more and there are still plenty of soft games out there if you look for them it seems.
Overall, I think poker is tougher now than it was 10 years ago, but we can all still adapt; we don't have to get left behind playing outdated strategies that used to work years ago.
p.s. I will note that I didn't even know the rules of poker 10 years ago, but I'm going off of what I've heard, what I've observed and simply putting things into the historical context of how much the game of poker has evolved even in 10 years and the dramatic change since the 2003 Moneymaker "poker boom."
filippfilm
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Yes, poker has definitely become more difficult . Previously, it was possible to win good amounts .Now there are a lot of push-ups and a lot of fatal actions
ramdon p358
Visionary
Platinum Level
Today it is more difficult than a few years ago. If we talk about online poker there is a lot of software that helps to play, several years ago this did not exist and it was only skill
WickedFRoST
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Poker became quite popular over the years. This means that more and more players are taking up the game for various reasons. Some play for fun while others made a career out of poker.
There is so much information about poker available online, which has educated players quitewell.
Not only are they educated through books or articles but the rise in forums like CC, has seen poker players become much better than they were when they started. And better players mean it is harder to win.
The availability of a wide range of poker software asso has contributed to making the game tougher. All successful poker players use some sort of software.
This just means that players tend to make fewer mistakes or blowouts which would provide larger amounts of winnings.
So the answer to your questions is YES. Poker has become tougher and will get even worse in the future.
There is so much information about poker available online, which has educated players quitewell.
Not only are they educated through books or articles but the rise in forums like CC, has seen poker players become much better than they were when they started. And better players mean it is harder to win.
The availability of a wide range of poker software asso has contributed to making the game tougher. All successful poker players use some sort of software.
This just means that players tend to make fewer mistakes or blowouts which would provide larger amounts of winnings.
So the answer to your questions is YES. Poker has become tougher and will get even worse in the future.
Roller
Legend
Platinum Level
Player s in general have a higher skill level then they did 5 or 10 years ago. It's just stepped up in skill level of play unless your playing free-rolls or micros then the play is probable the same as it always has been.
silentshowdown
Rock Star
Silver Level
I think it's the same. The fish is always there, 10 years ago and recently. The pro wannabe (fish who calls other fish) is also always there. The reg is always there too.
The problem is who are we? No one wants to be called fish. So, we are all pro wannabe.
In terms of more people studying this game, I don't think it's matter. Yeah, many would be tighter on the pre-flop but fish is fish, and reg is reg (Also pro wanna be is pro wanna be).
So, pro wanna be would think it's tougher, reg would think it's the same, and fish would think it's a scam.
Just my two cents, CMIIW.
The problem is who are we? No one wants to be called fish. So, we are all pro wannabe.
In terms of more people studying this game, I don't think it's matter. Yeah, many would be tighter on the pre-flop but fish is fish, and reg is reg (Also pro wanna be is pro wanna be).
So, pro wanna be would think it's tougher, reg would think it's the same, and fish would think it's a scam.
Just my two cents, CMIIW.
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woodeng
Rock Star
Silver Level
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Cinhos_2000
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Even though I didn't play poker that long ago it seems logical to me that poker has gotten tougher. People aree studying way more the game, which makes it harder for new players to win. The luck factor becomes a bit smaller.
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77ecos
Visionary
Bronze Level
It has evolved in the most prepared players, a lot of information to improve your game, transmissions of pro players showing their game, many analyzes, there are many things but adapting to them good results are achieved
fernandofcp
Visionary
Platinum Level
For me, the difficulty level remains the same. What is evolving in terms of difficulty is the preparation and training of poker players who have raised the level. It takes a lot of practice and a lot of studies to win at poker.
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vittopio
Visionary
Silver Level
I am sure that with the development of any activity becomes more competitive and poker is no exception!