8 year old poker player...

[Tiarra]

That is an interesting article which certainly brings up some controversial points. Personally, I think the father has gone overboard here, and he is lucky if he does not have an ex-wife seeking custody, because that would be cannon fodder for any divorce lawyer. The question here is if poker is appropriate for an 8 yr old (or even 3,4, 5 yr olds since that is when she was learning). My simple answer is yes, the maths part and logical thinking and problem solving are great. I learned to play chess, stratego, miniature lead soldier campaigns, etc. at a very young age, and I learned immensely from this. However, the father is delusional here saying that she can play at the highest stakes with the best players. Even if she IS that good (which I doubt), an 8 yr old can have no idea what the value of money is. How can she? What is the difference between a $5, $50, and $500 blind to someone so young? She has no concept of what those quantities are worth, and so her father is doing a disservice putting her in any kind of competition where wagering takes place. And talking her up like he does, this is truly a recipe for disaster. I admire the logical thinking and maths skills, but couldn't this be accomplished with chess, or some other activity that does not require and 8 yr old to make bets that she can't possibly begin to fathom?

[BLINGBLAOW]

my daughter is 11 and she wants to learn poker, cant wait to start teaching her so she can take all my friends money

[2moreminutes]

I feel like she's being used by her parents which always annoys me

[pcgnome]

LOL. Don't you have to be at least 21 or something to play in these tournaments? I didn't read the article, but I don't believe that an 8 year old has developed the mental capacity to play against seasoned pros. sorry.

[jbetta01]

LOL. Don't you have to be at least 21 or something to play in these tournaments? I didn't read the article, but I don't believe that an 8 year old has developed the mental capacity to play against seasoned pros. sorry.

Should read the article good read and it was a charity event they have different rules lol and as far as the fact she doesnt comprehend monetary value i personally think that would be an asset since she would play with shear math and not worry about the money

[JiveBogo]

Wow, people breeding poker prodigys! Haha, dang she going to be hella good when she is older.

[ExissSportHorse2003LQ]

not worry about the money ............6YRS POKER PLAYER..........

[RockStarRR91]

lol what!!?? hmm idk bout this

[jbetta01]

She shall rule the poker world

[gazolineas]

lol