Poker Skill Quotes

Every poker player is smarter than me.

Trust me when I tell you that Andy Roddick has the game to win a major poker tournament. I've played Hold 'em with him several times and he consistently demonstrates the kind of playing style and competitive drive that gives him a legitimate chance to win.

The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.

I think the key to poker is being steady and giving yourself a chance to win every tournament.

Although I have to say, it's become a lot harder for me since I won the world series because everyone wants to beat me. For example, bluffing is really tough now, because there's always someone who calls me on the off-chance that they'll then be able to say they read a world champion's bluff.

In karate, as your skill level increases, your instructor presents you with the next belt. But in poker, only you can decide when it's time to graduate to the next level. That's a tricky proposition for some players because it's difficult to assess your own progress.

If you look at poker as a sport like baseball, then I'd be maybe a minor league or high school ballplayer. But I play with T-ballers.

Yes, I think poker really isn't gambling.

You don't need a Ph.D. in mathematics to be a successful poker player.

Swallow your pride and be completely objective about your own poker skill level. Only then can you implement an effective betting strategy.

It used to be considered an art form to win a tournament without having to shove all your chips in the middle.