How Young is Too Young to Play Poker?

[Nomad]

Generally speaking poker is gambling and gambling for the people under 18 years is not allowed in many countries. What about playing poker at home, for fun? What would be the minimum age for the kids at your home to play poker. How young is too young to play poker?

 

[1stop]

Honestly, anything involving money and pressure should wait till someone is mature enough. Age limits exist for a reason. Young people should focus on school, skills, and enjoying life without stress.

 

[Scorpion Girl]

think poker for fun at home is different from gambling. If it's just for entertainment with no money involved, kids could learn the basics pretty young maybe around ten or twelve when they understand strategy and math.

 

[Bawse]

I think once you become an adult, you should be able to gamble or play poker. I just wish online poker was open to the world, without a bunch of restrictions.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Poker needs a maturity more than age. I've seen grown men chase losses like kids. Personally, I think if you can't control your emotions, you’re too young mentally to play poker.
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[pukana]

its hard to say and depends on the environment abit too im sure, ive been playing cards my whole life (not just poker) and from the age of 7 was playing (cribbage/euchre/kings and assholes etc) for matchsticks then it progressed to 1 and 2c pieces and now just micro and low buyins. my 10yr old son is starting to understand alot of poker theory just by asking questions. kids pick things up quickly