Does age matter in poker?

DiegoRamos · Nov 22, 2023

ChemfromUKR said:
I'm 40 years old, I've been playing poker for a year... How old are you and how much do you play?

Of course not, what matters is your skill.

NightStalker · Nov 25, 2023

I don't think so.

Nate420 · Nov 26, 2023

As others have pointed out, you can lose focus, memory and other traits that aid your game.
I'd say 20-60 is the ideal age range for poker. Once you surpass 60, you will start to lose it IMO.

Michel_11 · Nov 26, 2023

I'm 37 years old and I play a few times a month.

In my opinion, age influences whether a person will want to play for hours every day.

Someone younger may have it a little easier and an older person may get tired faster. But it's just a general thought, there's no rule about it.

29pablofm · Nov 26, 2023

I don't think age matters. What I do think, of course, is that over time you learn more knowledge and experiences that lead you to improve day by day as a player.

antonis32123 · Nov 26, 2023

Of course age matters . You can choose to play better games , you can have better planning or Strategy , better game selection when you are aged and older . But also you have less stamina or less will to play for fun .

Mag_P1e · Nov 27, 2023

I’m 28, I’ve been playing poker for half a year, although I’ve been familiar with the game for about 11 years. I believe that poker is absolutely not subject to any age restrictions and here the purely personal qualities of a person come into play - how much free time he has, how clear his mind, how mobile his habits are, etc. Poker, like love, suits all ages

Stringy · Nov 27, 2023

don't think age matters, maybe has an effect on patience but that's not just about age

IrishinSpain · Nov 27, 2023

ChemfromUKR said:
I'm 40 years old, I've been playing poker for a year... How old are you and how much do you play?

I have been playing poker for about 20 years mostly at the smaller levels but as for age it does have effects for both younger and older players in different ways but if you are capable of knowing your limits then you're good. But also the knowledge to know you can always learn. Sometimes older players can feel that they have the experience to just play their game and sometimes younger people can believe that they know it all.... Just remember regardless of your age you are always in a position to learn from others

Rachidao · Nov 28, 2023

Yes it does, never saw a 150 years old win a tournament.

Gavincwb · Nov 28, 2023

One of the few sports that age can sometimes even help rather than hinder.

Edu1 · Nov 28, 2023

"does age matter in poker" matter for what? be more specific, to win, to learn, to profit...

odonob · Nov 28, 2023

I would say that age would not matter, your strategy might get better with experience however.

MathMDI · Nov 28, 2023

Today I'm 26 years old. I've been playing poker since I was very young, about 14 years ago, before I had more time to play than I have today, but I don't feel that much difference from when I was younger. Age didn't change Poker for me, what changed was my time to play.

Claudiunm · Nov 28, 2023

I'm 48 years old and have been playing for 3 years. I don't think age is important. Self-control, intelligence, sagacity and the ability to concentrate are what make a Poker player.

alibaba194 · Jun 13, 2025

Let’s be honest—focus declines with age, especially when it counts. And in online poker, where you’re juggling multiple tables, that drop in concentration becomes even more noticeable.

shanest · Jun 13, 2025

it depends were u are at and the level you play at.

i would say a young person would have better endurance to grind long sessions be it live or online

s0ftdumps · Jun 13, 2025

ChemfromUKR said:
I'm 40 years old, I've been playing poker for a year... How old are you and how much do you play?

It certainly affects your ability to concentrate for extended periods of time. Help or hurt ... really depends on the individual

alucaa · Jun 13, 2025

I'm 38, I've also been more or less a year, but I don't think that age influences, only the time and dedication you have to study poker, although I'm not the one to talk about professional poker because I'm a recreational 😔

Viking26 · Jun 14, 2025

Generally no...but the more u play the more experience U accumlate..normaly with age comes wisdome ..

JTifenbah · Jun 14, 2025

ChemfromUKR said:
I'm 40 years old, I've been playing poker for a year... How old are you and how much do you play?

Age doesnt matter at all. Maybe it only matters when you arent mature enough to think clearly, but I think that older you are, the more better player your should become. Ofcourse everythings comes to playing experience and state of mind.

JTifenbah · Jun 14, 2025

GolPen666 said:
I'm 44 and i play Poker for maybe 17 years.
I think age doesn't matter, but for myself, i have to say, i've been getting wiser, but this results because of the experencies..

I have exactly the same point of view. In poker, experience is one of the key factors...

Sparta77 · Jun 14, 2025

The disease does not matter. The cards count and the tactics.

havingfun · Jun 14, 2025

I don't think age matter too much. Just as long as you can keep focus on the game.
Myself, I am in my thirties and i have been playing for a few years. I am noot the best, but enjoy pretending one day I could be good.

fernandofcp · Jun 14, 2025

I believe that age matters little in poker. What really matters is the experience of the game and the studies done to learn how to play like a champion. This is the advantage of poker: even in terms of age, the game is democratic and does not make distinctions between generations of players, allowing them to play in the same tournament at the same time.

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