[KingTen]

...or moreover, kids playing poker in your NLHTs. And I don't mean, like, 9-year-olds who won't fold to a $1000 bet with only one out (that they always hit, mind you). I mean educated 13-, 14-, and 15-year olds who know the difference between pot odds and 3rd grade division.

Mad you say? I think not. I myself am only 14 years old. I play in my father's and father's friends' tournaments all the time, and mind you, I have nearly $250 in a bankroll that started in a $50 tournament. Of course, all of our poker buddies are good friends of my dad, and they were impressed (or at least not deplored) by my play in my first tournament.

So I ask you, my fellow (albeit adult) card sharks, what are your views on kids playing poker?

[99%evil]

They're great, they think they're smarter than everyone...I say bring 'em on....because it's daddy's that backing them anyways.

[gpc]

Sure a minor can understand and study the game as well as any adult. It sure beats playing video games... BUT can they still play well after 8 beers plus shots..........


To think about its not quite fair. I'll need a handicap

[bigjohn]

I agree.. as long as daddy has fat wallets... Let um play

[A-Ro]

I have an 18 year old (just turned) that plays in my bi-weekly games...he can hold his own with all of us.

[jojobinks]

contributing to the delinquency of a minor, if it's illegal in your area:

http://www.wrap.org/
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...51C0A964948260
http://cannabisnews.com/news/22/thread22317.shtml

and so on...

that being said, i'd let it happen if it was a son of a regular. i figure his pops can take the heat. just some kid from the hood? nope, sorry.

[mrticsay]

For many of us on this site, we realize the poker chip addiction costs us more money than our poker playing. So, I might be more worried about you being on this site than playing poker.

[compost kid]

I say no way. I have 3 kids and as much as I love them, I enjoy spending time with strictly adult company where one does not have to watch everything they say.

[Quads]

Originally Posted by jojobinks

contributing to the delinquency of a minor, if it's illegal in your area:

http://www.wrap.org/
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...51C0A964948260
http://cannabisnews.com/news/22/thread22317.shtml

and so on...

that being said, i'd let it happen if it was a son of a regular. i figure his pops can take the heat. just some kid from the hood? nope, sorry.

Echo.

Not to mention, I have two attorneys, a prison guard and a cop who play in my game regularly.

Kids want to play poker? That's great, fine, etc. etc. etc. Play for any stakes, money, etc. with adults... no dice.

[MacGrad]

Originally Posted by Quads

Kids want to play poker? That's great, fine, etc. etc. etc. Play for any stakes, money, etc. with adults... no dice.

That's being a little mean -- if it were up to me, I'd give them the dice. They just get in the way in our chip cases...