Let’s just take a second to celebrate what makes poker great. A reminder of why we love this game.
In the midst of all the news we hear and read about flashy international tournaments, sometimes-hot sometimes-not television coverage, and the drama of celebrity players deciding which hat to wear to a particular event, it can easy to forget the appeal of poker itself.
So let’s celebrate what we love about the core of it all: simple card games made infinitely complex by the nuances of the human beings playing them. From the rush of that rocket-ship-taking-off-inside-you feeling of catching a huge river, to the doubt of never knowing what your opponent has, to the dry heave sensation that comes with getting caught on a bluff, the physical and emotional thrill of poker is what keeps us coming back. Right?
Check out the video below for an example of poker at its best. Two players at the top of their game playing beyond the cards–ignoring what the strategy books would say, leaving statistics behind, and bluffing like a former president–indeed, playing off each other. This is what it’s all about, right? Go get ‘em Phil Ivey. Thanks for the reminder.
