Went to my first real poker night yesterday.
(I’ve played before, but didn’t really know the rules and therefore didn’t get too much out of it and quickly lost all my chips.)
On the plus side, I managed to not only avoid being the first person out but also won a couple of hands and managed to keep a reasonable poker-face.
On the down side, by the time I left (which was fairly early, as I was on dog-watching duties) the game was being won by the two people paying the least attention to the game – which was a little annoying, to say the least.
Hopefully, this will become a semi-regular thing and I can develop my poker skills to the point where I stand a reasonable chance of winning a game.
I think the night demonstrated how poker can be seen, in some ways, as a metaphor for life: you can increase your chances through concentration and effort, but if the cards fall your way you’re laughing.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
The cards you're dealt
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2 comments:
Poker is brilliant,I've been playing for fun for a couple of years. I dont rely on a poker face or my womanly charms im just good...or act crazy so no one has a clue if i'm bluffing. Ha ha. honetly though i am good.
I'm only a recent convert to the game. Inspired - I have to admit - by the last James Bond movie. (Now all I need are the looks, cars, gadgets and girls).
So far, my strategy has been to not get as drunk as the other players, though it's only been partially successful.
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