Why are young players better?

[joenblack879]

Can anybody point me to any discussion or analysis or explanation of why young people tend to be better at poker?

In the WSOP as the number of players decreased, the average age also decreased.

I do not want to debate whether young people are better or not. I do not really have an opinion.

But from what I have heard it seems to be an acccepted fact.

I would like to get information, literature, discussion, etc. that explains why this is so.

Thanks.

[blueday]

Hi Joenblack,

I think it's the online mentality that allows them to win.  The younger players take chances that more seasoned players would not and because they take risks, they tend to get lucky more often.

What are your views?

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[Rosebud]

I think so too blue.When playing online against playing live...it's almost like play money....until i get my bank statement I know when I was younger I took alot more chances because we seem to think we are invincible.Ahhhh yes youth!!

[wnanhee]

I don't know but maybe young people tend to be more bold?
Wild and brave...

[lipstick_xoxos]

I think the playing field has opened up to a much younger crowd and maybe the younger people are out numbering the older players. That would give in to higher percentage of younger players.

Not sure but a very interesting observation and have noticed that too especially in the last couple years or so.

Lips

[orren]

I am going to have to say:

Poker has become "popular". People that are.... At a "higher level of maturity" are less likely to go along with trends, find new hobbies and they are definitely less likely to go throw away a bunch of money gambling.

A MAJOR FACTOR is also that, poker is a form of gambling. At some point, everyone has a loosing streak. Never understood why my winning streaks never even last 1/4 of the time of my loosing streaks do myself.

Most people go broke or quit before they go broke at some point. A few actually make money and even less can make a living. It takes a smart gambler to win. So it is reasonable to assume a smart gambler would quit after winning enough to live off of.

I guess what i am saying is that.... As you get older there are more and more reasons not to play. Therefor the majority of players are younger, thus more younger players will win.

Its also worth mentioning that media coverage of any sport will only give so much attention to 1 given player. There's not too much excitement about 1 player winning a poker tournament constantly. Poker hardly ever has any real drama to attract fans. So they are going to focus on the new and upcoming players. No one gets excited about what place Doyle Brunson finishes in. If you get my point?

To answer your original question, I know of no studies, books, or discussions of this subject any place other than rite here.

If you do find any let us know.  

[blueday]

Some very valid points orren.

"At some point, everyone has a loosing streak. Never understood why my winning streaks never even last 1/4 of the time of my loosing streaks do myself. "

Apparently a good player will end up evens over a period of time (I have no idea how long the period of time is though) so expect some good wins soon! 

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