Here in the States it varies between 18 or 21, depends on the type venue, and if it is on tribal lands or not. The majority are the latter, however. As liquor is often available at such establishments, that is also a factor that often results in it being the older age. For our younger...
Neato thread. Haven't seen many of these.
It is an old picture, but Val Kilmer stole the show as the hard drinking, poker playing, gunslinger Doc Holliday in Tombstone (1993). Can't recommend enough for those who haven't seen it. After all, Doc said "... poker's an honest trade." :love:
Honestly, both. Different venues, different vibe, different focus — naturally. But I love the game. Well, that and other gaming (e.g., blackjack, roulette, et al.). But there ain't nothing like poker, just for fun or for the greenbacks.
No, not really. I know my father did some back in the day, but his game was baccarat. I don't remember my mother playing anything. My paternal grandmother used to hit the casinos a bit. This was a long time ago, so I don't remember is poker was one of her games.
Dang it, that's a toughy. I think the answer would vary depending on at what point of life I was in. Now? Even worse because a cool 200 Gs would be very helpful for retirement planning. But those retirement plans include playing a lot of poker. 🤣
Call me old fashioned, but I don't know that there is really ever an appropriate time to lose one's composure. Life is nothing but a series of ups and downs; even more so at the poker table. Have to take the good with the bad, even if the situation is infuriating.
Both in relationship and in workplace. No one likes that kind of thing, but I survived and thrived.
One valuable thing I learned in life, and that kind of thing helped me realize it: life is way too short to deal with truly toxic people. Unless it cannot be done due to circumstances, simply...
Yes. I've always been good at accounting and I keep the two separate. Now, granted, I don't play for a living, nor plan to any time soon. Maybe that answer would be different for someone who does. But it is where I am right now and I'm fine with that.
I know I have years ago. There's only one time that really stands out. Since then, my bankroll management has been better. (And there was a period during the pandemic era and shortly after when I really didn't play much due to things going on in life.)
No one likes losses and more so when...
Just curious if and how much others play video poker games at the casino. And, if so, what variants you like and how do you make out. Thanks for sharing.