I think a lot of it comes down to patience and not forcing action just because you’ve been card dead for a while. I used to fall into that trap and it almost always cost me. Lately I’ve been trying to pay more attention to position and how different players are behaving instead of just focusing on my own hand.
Also, coming from an Asian background, I feel like I naturally lean toward being a bit more cautious and observant at the table, which can help with picking better spots. If the table is passive I’ll open up and apply pressure, but if people are calling everything I tighten up and wait it out.
Still a work in progress though. Every session feels like a lesson, especially when it comes to staying disciplined and not letting frustration take over.
Also, coming from an Asian background, I feel like I naturally lean toward being a bit more cautious and observant at the table, which can help with picking better spots. If the table is passive I’ll open up and apply pressure, but if people are calling everything I tighten up and wait it out.
Still a work in progress though. Every session feels like a lesson, especially when it comes to staying disciplined and not letting frustration take over.
There are differences between regions, but it’s not accurate to say one group is inherently more successful than another. Europe and the US benefit from more mature poker ecosystems, with long-established live circuits, coaching markets, and widespread access to high-level competition, which helps players develop faster and produce more visible results. In contrast, many Asian regions have newer or more restricted poker environments, which limits volume and exposure rather than skill. Strong players exist globally, and differences in success are more about opportunity, infrastructure, and access to experience than any fundamental difference in ability or approach.
I have seen Asian playing online live at some poker rooms , and I see them lose a tone of money to pros and they really don't care . Most of them are not bad players , but they don't seem to be anxious when they lose . On the other hand you can see a guy with a normal bankroll how much he starts sweating or feeling uncomfortable when he loses , even if he is a pro with a good bankroll .
If you think about it, in every tournament there’s only one winner, so it’s hard for any single region to dominate consistently, especially when poker participation in Asia is still smaller compared to Europe and North America combined.
I think one reason is that some Asian players in high-stakes events come from very wealthy backgrounds and don’t really care as much about losing money. Because of that, they may take bigger risks and play in a less conventional way, which can sometimes end up costing them deep runs in tournaments.
I think one reason is that some Asian players in high-stakes events come from very wealthy backgrounds and don’t really care as much about losing money. Because of that, they may take bigger risks and play in a less conventional way, which can sometimes end up costing them deep runs in tournaments.
Whats funny to me is what i have heard over the years. Women are bad at poker. They are not. Euros are bad at poker. They are not. South Americans are really bad at poker especially from Brazil. No they are not. Asians are bad at poker, no they are not. My favorite is the Americans are really bad at poker and have fallen behind the game. No they have not.
There are good and bad players all around us. If we assume we are better than they because of who they are where they are from is going to cost you big time people.
There are good and bad players all around us. If we assume we are better than they because of who they are where they are from is going to cost you big time people.
I have difficulty playing against Chinese players
At least the ones I face tend to be very aggressive and are always betting or increasing. Against them, I generally prefer to play stronger hands and avoid getting involved in too many fringe pots.
At least the ones I face tend to be very aggressive and are always betting or increasing. Against them, I generally prefer to play stronger hands and avoid getting involved in too many fringe pots.
"I don't think it's accurate to say that Asian players often lose. Poker and casino results depend much more on factors like skill, experience, bankroll management, game selection, and discipline than on nationality or ethnicity.
In fact, there are many highly successful players from across Asia who have achieved great results in poker and other competitive games. The players who struggle tend to have the same issues regardless of where they're from—playing above their bankroll, chasing losses, ignoring strategy, or letting emotions affect their decisions.
In the long run, good habits and solid decision-making matter far more than where a player comes from." ♠️🃏📈
In fact, there are many highly successful players from across Asia who have achieved great results in poker and other competitive games. The players who struggle tend to have the same issues regardless of where they're from—playing above their bankroll, chasing losses, ignoring strategy, or letting emotions affect their decisions.
In the long run, good habits and solid decision-making matter far more than where a player comes from." ♠️🃏📈
I wouldn't agree with the idea that Asian players often lose.
Poker results depend on skill, experience, bankroll management, and decision-making — not nationality or ethnicity.
In fact, many top players from countries like Japan, China, India, South Korea, and the Philippines have had great success in both live and online poker.
What may happen is that some regional player pools have different playing styles, which can create certain strengths and weaknesses.
In the long run, poker is about the quality of decisions, not where a player comes from
Poker results depend on skill, experience, bankroll management, and decision-making — not nationality or ethnicity.
In fact, many top players from countries like Japan, China, India, South Korea, and the Philippines have had great success in both live and online poker.
What may happen is that some regional player pools have different playing styles, which can create certain strengths and weaknesses.
In the long run, poker is about the quality of decisions, not where a player comes from
