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Poker Quotes

Straight talk from the table.

These come from people who've actually sat at the table, from someone funding pet expenses off winnings to a player admitting the game just never grabbed them the way it grabs others.

Poker would have never gotten on TV when we only had three networks.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

Poker has the feeling of a sport, but you don't have to do push-ups.

Quotes by Penn Jillette

My kitty cats could rely on my poker winnings.

Quotes by Nicole Sullivan

The only things I'm competitive in are backgammon and poker.

Quotes by Kate Hudson

Always Quotes

I just don't enjoy poker that much.

Quotes by John Daly

I have been on TV quite a few times as a poker player.

Quotes by Jerry Buss

You're not supposed to get rattled in poker; you're supposed to remain poker-faced!

Quotes by Jason Gedrick

I don't have a poker face at all - I have a very, very expressional face, and I have no control over that.

Quotes by Floor Jansen

Prior to Box, I was a professional wiffleball player and then a professional poker player.

Quotes by Dylan Smith

Been Quotes

When I play poker, I don't like losing the pot.

Quotes by Drew Carey

Ninety percent of the hands aren't shown in a poker game.

Quotes by Doyle Brunson

Investing in a poker game and investing in stocks, at least the way I do it, it's a very similar skillset.

Quotes by David Einhorn

Hyper-aggressive poker works best in deep-stack tournaments.

Quotes by Daniel Negreanu

The World Series of Poker has always attracted a competitive international field.

Quotes by Daniel Negreanu

Best Quotes

Poker has such an element of competitivness that other games don't have.

Quotes by Chris Moneymaker

Poker is meant to be enjoyed.

Quotes by Chris Moneymaker

I like to play a lot of poker in my off time.

Quotes by Billy Burke

Yes, I think poker really isn't gambling.

Quotes by Al Alvarez

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these poker quotes actually from?
They're from people who've genuinely played the game, including one who funded pet care from winnings and another who's appeared on TV as a recognized player.
Why would someone look up poker quotes?
Fans of the game often want authentic perspectives from real players, rather than generic lines about luck or strategy, and this page keeps things grounded and specific.
Is there a quote from someone who doesn't even like poker much?
Yes, one admits they just don't enjoy poker that much, which offers a candid counterpoint to the more enthusiastic quotes on the page.
Does the page mention other games besides poker?
It does. One quote pairs poker with backgammon as the only games the speaker considers themselves competitive in.
What other pages explore this idea?
Browse Best for more competitive spirit, or Box for another game-related angle.

For more competitive spirit, check Best, or browse Box for another game-adjacent angle.