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Everyone needs a motivational boost from time to time, and especially before you go for a game of poker. While these poker quotes may not help you get better at poker or share a new strategy, they are sure to get you all cheered up for your next game.

In the game of poker, everyone has something to say, and we could have added countless quotes to this list. But, some of these quotes left an everlasting impression even after decades, and some just spur the moment interactions that will be revisited for the generations to come. So, we at Academy52 bring you some of the best poker quotes ever said, and you let us know if you get motivated or not after reading those.

If There Weren’t Luck Involved, I Would Win Every Time

Phil Hellmuth

Phil Hellmuth gave birth to one of the best poker quotes, if not the best poker quote of the modern era. The American poker legend and 15-time WSOP bracelet winner has always had a way with words. Who could forget when he said, “I can dodge bullets, baby!”. But the quote in question brings out the sorrow of most poker players. While poker is a game of skill, it is luck that sometimes tips the scales in someone’s favour. Luck is the reason Phil couldn’t win every game, and it is the reason we see an amateur take it all now and then.

If You Can’t Spot The Sucker In Your First Half-Hour At The Table, Then You Are The Sucker

Matt Damon, Rounders

Remember that Matt Damon, Edward Norton and Gretchen Mol movie Rounders? The one with the loan shark, endless poker sessions and a lot more. Yes, that one! That movie gave one of the most inspiring poker quotes of all time to the world, and even after two decades, people still remember it. Now, this quote has been said by a lot of people, with a lot of different variations, at a lot of different places. But the essence remains the same. This quote gave birth to a whole new generation of poker players, many of whom started playing just because they loved Matt Damon’s character in the movie.

There Is More To Poker Than Life

Tom McEvoy

If you are a poker player, this goes right up in the book of poker inspirational quotes. But just to be sure you didn’t read it wrong, just have a look at the quote again. This was said by Tom McEvoy, the poker veteran who took the top spot at the 1983 WSOP main event. Why is this quote important you ask? This quote sums up the average poker player’s experience, who allow the game to take over their life completely.

It’s Not Whether You Won Or Lost, But How Many Bad Beat Stories You Were Able To Tell

Grantland Rice

Chances are, you haven’t heard this quote. This is because the one who said it passed over half a century ago. Still, this quote by late American sportswriter Grantland Rice is one for the ages. This quote quantifies the fact that most of us won’t have impressive numbers to show in poker. In fact, the average poker player loses more than he wins. But what poker gives a player is the leave the table with a story or two to remember.

Money Won Is Twice As Sweet As Money Earned

Paul Newman, The Color Of Money

‘The Color Of Money’ is a sports-drama film released in the 1980s. It’s not a poker movie, and it is as far from cards as it can be. The movie is about the game of pool, but a quote by late actor Paul Newman has encompassed all sport, especially the one that involves direct money. While earning money is one way to get rich, it is the easy way out. Winning money, on the other hand, is where the fun lies. Therefore, as one of the best poker quotes suggests, the money you win is sweeter than the money you earn, because of the risks, thrill and excitement.

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Well, there you have it. These are some of the best poker quotes ever said. They may be on or around a poker table, or in a movie, but they perfectly sum up the heart and soul of a poker player. Which quote do you think is the best? Let us know in the comments.
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We have picked nine of our favorite gambling quotes and listed them below, along with some details about the people that made them and our take on what they mean. These quotes stand out for us as they either contain excellent advice or are great reflections of what gambling is all about.

“Quit while you’re ahead. All the best gamblers do.”

This is a quote from Baltasar Gracián y Morales, a 17th century philosopher. We like it because, several hundred years later, it remains one of the single best pieces of gambling advice. If you can learn to quit when you are ahead, then you have an excellent chance of being a successful gambler.

This is an Irish proverb which highlights one of the biggest mistakes a gambler can make: chasing losses. In the same way that you have to know when to quit when you are ahead, there’s also a time to cut your losses and quit.

“Money won is twice as sweet as money earned.”
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For many gamblers, this quote neatly sums why they gamble. It’s not just about the money itself, it’s the joy of winning it. The quote was from the movie The Color of Money, said by the character Fast Eddie Felson – played by Paul Newman.

“I’ve learned the lesson that the worst thing that can happen to a gambler is to let his recent losses or wins knock him off keel emotionally.”

Andrew Beyer highlighted one of the biggest failings of gamblers in this quote: letting emotions cloud judgment. Beyer was an expert on horse racing betting, writing four books on the subject. He also designed the Beyer Speed Figure, a system for rating Thoroughbred racehorses.

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The origins of this proverb aren’t entirely clear. It’s a simple statement but entirely true. If a horse you have bet on wins, you’ll always wish you had bet more on it. The premise applies to any form of gambling.

“Once you start thinking you have nothing left to learn, you have everything to learn.”

Really, this quote could apply to life in general. It was actually made in the context of poker, by Steve Badger. Badger owned one of the first, and best, websites dedicated to educating poker players. In this quote he’s pointing out that if you think you know it all you are sadly mistaken.

“Gambling is not about how well you play the games, it’s really about how well you handle your money.”

This is from poker player V. P. Pappy. We could pick a number of quotes from him as he’s made several great ones, but this is probably our favorite in terms of the advice it contains. He is making the excellent point that good money management is absolutely essential to successful gambling.

“At gambling, the deadly sin is to mistake bad play for bad luck.”

This quote is from the James Bond book (and movie) Casino Royale, written by Ian Fleming. It emphasizes a mistake that many gamblers make: blaming bad luck instead of trying to work if they made a bad play or bet.

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“There is a very easy way to return from a casino with a small fortune; go there with a large one.”

Something of a tongue in cheek quote this one, from Jack Yelton. He is essentially highlighting the fact that you are likely to lose money playing casino games. He’s right of course; the house does have an edge over the long term.

That doesn’t mean that casino games should be avoided at all costs, as they are great fun and it’s possible to win money if you get lucky. It’s just important to recognize that the odds are ultimately against you.