2006-07-14 08:20:58 · 15 answers · asked by Mr J 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Card Games
Well, I am a professional poker player and honestly, can't imagine what prompted the question. Why on earth would this be an issue? Anyway, I wear sunglasses on top of my head while playing - never over my eyes. It certainly doesn't bother me that others wear them though.
2006-07-14 15:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by awakening1us 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but not for the reason you might think.
There are a few people who honestly need sunglasses because of an eye disease.
A casino can't ban them from making a living ('professional' poker) without being hit by an Americans with Disabilities Act.
And they can't allow sunglasses for some and not for others.
2006-07-14 08:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules in any game or sport are fair if the rule applies equally to all parties involved. Do all professional poker players have the choice to wear sunglasses or not if they choose. I don't know, I'm assuming they do so what's the problem.
2006-07-14 08:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by tcb396 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd argue that the best way to tell what your opponent is having is to analyze his betting pattern. While most poker players would like to think they can look right into your soul, via your eyes, and put you on two cards, that's nonsense. Professional poker players, may pay attention to body language and other physical tells. But they are really paying attention to betting patterns on every street, along with the texture of the community cards.
2016-03-15 23:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should definitely be allowed to wear sunglasses because it doesn't affect the game at all. Besides, everyone is allowed to wear sunglasses so no one gets an advantage. If you are truly skilled at poker, you can tell when the other person is bluffing even if he is wearing sunglasses.
2006-07-14 12:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if I played poker, you would probably know what my hand was just by looking at my eyes. Some have a great poker face, some do not, I say let the glasses stay!
2006-07-14 08:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I see it as a form of cheating. It's kinda like playing football with a body guard right around you. I realize that they have the team to guard them but you get what I'm saying. Ooh! I have a better one. It's like playing hockey with a mafia on the ice to fight for you. Is that better?
2006-07-14 08:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Courtney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they're not wearing mirrored sunglasses.
2006-07-14 08:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by worldglobetrottergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be their choice. True, it prevents your opponent from being able to read your hand based on your face but at the same time, if you are a good player, you can use your eyes to mislead your opponents too. Sun glasses to me show weakness so I prefer to play without them.
2006-07-14 08:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by Jimbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't bother me.
Who cares if they wear them.
Or if they decide to wear them upside down like a complete idiot.
Don't even get me started with Fossil's glasses.
What a dork!.
2006-07-14 08:26:51 · answer #10 · answered by HEATHER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋