How old were you when you first started playing poker?

Serjo600 · Feb 16, 2019

PelyaMX said:
same story bro ... started in 2008 -2009 I believe that at that very moment Poker was kinda ... Poker Boom or smthng... Don't you thing same?

one thing I can say for sure, freebies in poker was many times more

Steve Deeble · Feb 16, 2019

I started playing when I was 27, It took a few games to get used to it then I was hooked.

kostas1234 · Feb 16, 2019

I started old at 30 ,but i find it amazing game and stuck to it

0546474 · Feb 16, 2019

It was a long time ago I don’t remember exactly. I was about 26-28 years old now I am 42 and I still play poker. I love this game and I really like it !!!

Douglas Gonzaga · Feb 16, 2019

I was 25 years old, I play 9 times but I always go back and forth, so now I focus on poker and make a bankroll, because I'm sure I can.

MadMan999 · Feb 16, 2019

I was 19 when started to learn poker. I was learning rules and combinations. It was so fun and excited.

spadeit · Feb 17, 2019

In my 20s. I enjoyed it but got burnt out in about a month on it and took a very long break.

bugiardops · Feb 18, 2019

I learned how to play poker very late. I think I had 33 or 34 years old. Today I play at least 4 times a week (usually a freeroll for fun). In the first time I found it very simple, but when it 'rains money' the game becomes complex.

onione6ix · Feb 18, 2019

I started playing 5 card draw in school , summer camp, and the school bus . that was like 1995 .

B1731898 · Feb 18, 2019

My aunt taught me to play when I was five. I'm sure I didn't remember much though. Five card draw, 3's and 9's are wild. My brother taught me Texas Holdem in 2003. Never fell out of love with Texas Holdem!![emoji7]

ThatGuyTim · Feb 18, 2019

Wow so many different ages and stories. Love how diverse this community is. Thank you everyone for sharing and keep the stories coming!

Ps- Goodluck at the tables everyone.

Whaevoz · Feb 18, 2019

Let's see...

My father was a big fan of the original Maverick TV series (I still have his copy of "Poker According to Maverick" around here somewhere) and hosted a high stakes home game every month.

I too loved the original TV series starring James Garner as Bret Maverick (didn't care as much for Jack Kelly as Bar Maverick) so I picked up the book and read it when I was 6 or 7 years old. From there I proceeded to take my friends lunch money during recess and have been playing ever since.

Freeman748 · Feb 21, 2019

Hello!
The first time when I was playing video poker slot machines, then I was 14. 15 years.

tauri103 · Feb 21, 2019

I was 17 years old and I soon fell in love with this game. I stopped the game 1 or 2 times because of my long-term results but every time I can not help but come back and retry my game luck.

Estebon · Feb 23, 2019

I was 14 the first time I played at a real table. Took lessons when I was 27 from a dear friend. He has now passed away.

eniseysmail · Mar 21, 2019

Only a month so far, I'm 38

successlaw · Mar 21, 2019

ThatGuyTim said:
How old were you when you first started playing poker? And were you instantly hooked?

I was about 15 and hated it and found it a couple years later and for some reason seemed to like it then- the rest is history lol.

Hey there
I was about 17 when i was tried poker with some of my friends. I have learnt 5 card draw for the 1st time and later i discovered holdem. Such a great history

Pimp 007 x · Mar 21, 2019

Probably 7, I used to play with my family a lot, mainly my cousins, I went on and off, I really started to get "taste" of poker until I was 16.

I stopped playing at 22, because of school and also work... Now I'm back again, ready to rock!

Misaki · Mar 21, 2019

probably 19. After 2 years It was my job for a living.

Darth_Moola · Mar 21, 2019

The first time I ever played was when I was 13 but I didn't start trying to play online or get good until last year, age 25. It's been interesting, and probably for the best because I don't think I would have had the discipline when I was younger. Thankfully, this is game you can play as long as your brain works, so I like that I can keep playing for a while, even though I got started a little late.

redboy23 · Mar 21, 2019

When I first started playing poker, I was in my 30's. I was introduced to the game by my bridge friend from Canada. We had great fun at the table. Not sure if he till plays but he was a good player.

My love for playing cards started from a young age gin rummy, rummy 500, bridge then graduated to poker which was a good fit and a seamless transition too.

wagon596 · Mar 21, 2019

I'm 73 started at the age of 12, playing for match sticks with my Great-Uncle. So 61 years of experience and I still suck at it.

This Fish Chums · Mar 21, 2019

I didn't start playing for real until I was $22. Played in a $100 cash game and lost in 15 minutes. Then bought into a $55 tourney and grabbed third place. I was immediately hooked.

ganbat · Mar 26, 2019

I learned and started playing poker exactly ten years ago. Still no accomplishment tho.

narc · Mar 26, 2019

I was only 17 years old, I currently have more than 10 years of career! lol

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