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lancabcd10
Rising Star
Silver Level
As a school subject, for children and adolescents, no.
But as interesting subjects for University students, I would have a lot to collaborate.
Using poker gameplay as a stock market would be a good subject, for example.
But as interesting subjects for University students, I would have a lot to collaborate.
Using poker gameplay as a stock market would be a good subject, for example.
AizenFalck
Legend
Bronze Level
It would be an excellent class at school, I think it would teach discipline, patience and order in the lives of many, you always have to get the good out of everything. It should also be taught how far to go with the bets so that in the life of adults no one has problems of not controlling their bets or addiction to gambling. Regards.
Chebchoub
Legend
Platinum Level
It's a good idea, but first, poker should be categorized as not gambling, secondly, presented as not a staple of education and non-compulsory, and then got parents to agree with the idea
. I think poker will be very amazing as a school subject for students 
2fingershuffle
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Both board games:
Daytrader - https://youtu.be/VClnwPcoLD8
or
Cashflow 101 - https://youtu.be/SoqM9IM7JzE
Kenzie 96
Legend
Loyaler
Any number of skills can be learned & or improved on playing poker & if you want to use poker as a tool to help your children learn or improve on these skills, good for you. There are a number of pro players who are quite good at teaching these skills, several of them are participants in this forum & many members here have benefited from them.
Would I want a class in poker taught in a class run by members of the U.S. education system, hell no.
Would I want a class in poker taught in a class run by members of the U.S. education system, hell no.
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DS3
Legend
Loyaler
To be frank I think many have missed the mark here because they cannot detach poker from gambling/money.
This is a sore point amplified by those who denigrate 'play' money chips or websites. They see no value in the game without wagering but that fact is millions enjoy poker without wagering. Children could use play chips on and off line and develop real skills. Kids are taught any number of card games as children...from snap, to gin rummy and whist.
Further a version of Bridge was developed specifically for children to learn called 'Minibridge' and this is now widely played across Europe etc. with tutorials available on You Tube.
As I said, if people could actually detach from the (erroneous) idea all poker must involve wagering, the game could grow much bigger by bringing more in at the youth level.
People are actually quite intelligent, as are kids. Some will be drawn to gambling and others not. Kids are taught numerous sports to develop skills - be it team work or how to both deal with winning and losing- and poker could be such an activity that many enjoy for the competition. The benefit being along the way they would develop skills regarding maths and stats without feeling they are having the subjects taught to them.
This is a sore point amplified by those who denigrate 'play' money chips or websites. They see no value in the game without wagering but that fact is millions enjoy poker without wagering. Children could use play chips on and off line and develop real skills. Kids are taught any number of card games as children...from snap, to gin rummy and whist.
Further a version of Bridge was developed specifically for children to learn called 'Minibridge' and this is now widely played across Europe etc. with tutorials available on You Tube.
As I said, if people could actually detach from the (erroneous) idea all poker must involve wagering, the game could grow much bigger by bringing more in at the youth level.
People are actually quite intelligent, as are kids. Some will be drawn to gambling and others not. Kids are taught numerous sports to develop skills - be it team work or how to both deal with winning and losing- and poker could be such an activity that many enjoy for the competition. The benefit being along the way they would develop skills regarding maths and stats without feeling they are having the subjects taught to them.
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Johnny78B
Legend
Platinum Level
Absolutely no! Poker is gambling game we need to be honest. Let them grown up and after they will take a decision do they need to spent money in this game or not. Personally I do not accept poker to be a school subject.
GDubs13
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Ha this is a funny question. I think this might be kinda cool as an elective class. I could see there might be benefits to teaching this sort of class as well as possibly some risks. It might be smart to teacher younger people the risks of gambling, as well as the risk of gambling addictions. I think I might support this sort of thing though.
black and
Legend
Platinum Level
Everything in our lives depends directly on us, not on poker or school. If you blame the school for your mistakes, then you are simply shifting responsibility. Responsible people are always disciplined.
I think children need sports more than poker in schools.
Poker Orifice
Fully Tilted
Platinum Level
sounds utterly ridiculous
Pretty soon 7yr olds in Grade 2 would be 3-bettting for each other's lunch money & in no time at all, 5 & 6yr. olds would be taking all of the ITM (in the money) positions in all of the Cardschat freerolls. Yearly leaderboards would be dominated (at least for all of the games that end before the street lights go on)
Seriously though... how do you come up with this... umm.. 'stuff'
Poker Orifice
Fully Tilted
Platinum Level
What schools offer poker courses? I've never heard of such a thing.
I've heard of 'Game Theory' being offered... but never 'poker'.
Maybe you could explain to them that it's only gambling if there's money being wagered (or perhaps you wouldn't actually have that same experience... hmm.. )
jordanbillie
Legend
Bronze Level
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1984
Rock Star
Silver Level
in my opinion, it would be very silly idea. especially when the schools are mostly exist for doctrination purposes, not educational. They represent a reality to the young kids what most of them never will question, accept it as normal, meantime very far from any meaning of normality.
Probably teach about the control tools like 'law and governments' and 'money, bank system and corporation, tech' would be more important, should put them before most of the 'never will use in the daily life' things, meantime not a real, true word mentioned about them in the 8-18 school years... obviously the why is very clear...
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DS3
Legend
Loyaler
Ahhh, as condescending as ever. You would benefit from reading and actually comprehending before firing off.
Where did I state any school offered poker classes? What I stated was schools would face resistance due to the perception of poker held by parents and likely anyone unfamiliar with poker (though I think the game would be an excellent tool for learning).
Regarding university (you raised game theory) - you are presumably unaware that at Harvard Professor Nesson uses poker to teach strategic thinking. Harvard now boasts Harvard Undergraduate Poker Club. Taking up the baton across the Atlantic, Oxford University is offering degrees in poker studies from this year. Little if nothing to do with game theory.
As I frequently point out, Replay Poker (a site that is an associate of Cards Chat) has over a million members and is a pure play money site. Doctors, scientists, retirees etc. play there. countless people actually enjoy playing poker without investing money. Yup, that's a thing.
So why are you explaining that to me when that is the very point I made in the post above?
By the by, Replay Poker actually encourages underage players to become members with parents permission.
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https://www.winmenot.com/popular/wanna-learn-poker-welcome-to-these-universities/
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