We apologize in advance to female poker players everywhere. But having seen thousands of ham-fisted, awkward pick-up moments at the poker table believe us when we say this is a marked improvement. Girls of Malta, you've been warned.
By Sasha Daygame
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As you can imagine, poker tournaments aren’t exactly chock full of babes. If you’re a poker player who’s interested in meeting and connecting with women WHILE battling it out for final table domination… the odds are definitely not stacked in your favor.
This article is intended to even out those odds. Hey – poker players need love too, right?
So, the most likely (and probably easiest) situation in which to meet a girl at a poker tournament would be to approach marked cards her while she’s not at the table. This means before or after the event.
At the table is possible, but not recommended. First impressions count for a lot – it’s much trickier flirting with a girl at the table, so it’s best to catch her off the tables whenever possible.
OK: Let’s get into it!
Before the Event
You look determined to win this thing.
Also, there’s an excitement before the tournament begins. Everyone is optimistic and bright eyed - the mood is good.
If you’re going the more social route, keep in mind you don’t have to seal the deal before the break. You can meet her, get friendly, and then try and get her number or set up a date in one of the early breaks. Just hope she doesn’t go bust!
Here are some thoughts for ice-breakers you can use.
In general, I try not to teach “pickup-lines” because I like my students to think creatively and
I like to teach how to think in a situation so you can come up with something original instead of just memorizing a line that will come off as try hard.
Here’s a couple of ideas:
We all know most poker players go in there believing they’re going to win – so playing off this assumption can be a fun conversation starter. Something charming along the lines of:
“Hey, you look absolutely determined to win this thing. Remind me to stay out of your way!”
Or if you’re feeling more confident or are naturally a bit cocky:
“Hey, you look absolutely determined to win this thing. Remind me to stay out of your way – a clash this early in our relationship could mess up our whole romance!”
Obviously you need to have a bit of game if you go down that path. So you’d better have something to follow up with as she’ll likely ask “We’re having a romance, are we?”
Easy field, right?
Why not try:
“Easy field right, should be a cinch!” (wink)
Another fun and obvious topic would be the fact that every player thinks he/she is going to win. So, if you want to be a bit more fun/cocky... something like:
“Hey there. You look like you think you’re going to win this thing... but I’ve got some bad news... You’re coming second” (smile or wink)
Sometimes I make comments about making a deal... Such as:
“Hey, I know one of us is going to win this, we may as well just do a deal right now – 60/40 for me because I’m favorite”
The key to these is to smile or give her a cheesy little wink at the end so she knows you’re playing around. If you’re a German player she might take you seriously and start negotiating percentages!
During the Tournament
Okay, now let’s talk about DURING the tournament. If there’s a woman at your table, a good way to start out would be to have a fun/playful demeanor during the game.Being friendly and talking to the dealer and other players is a great way to show her you’re a social, fun guy – not a boring poker pro! Most players are serious and just stick to their cards.
NEVER try and get her number or set up a date at the table.
Once you’re warmed up, have a bit of fun with her in between hands. Tease her a bit, bust her on trying to use her female-skills to win the game! A couple of the fun themes from above can work too.
The most attractive thing you can do DURING the game, is to ENJOY YOURSELF and not take things too seriously. If you’ve made her giggle or have at least noticed a couple of looks in marked cards your direction from her - wait till the break and then start up a conversation with her and take things from there.
NEVER try and get her number or set up a date at the table. It’s way too much pressure on her and you’ll be putting her in a position where she’s forced to reject you in front of everybody. That’s a lose/lose situation!
On Breaks
Breaks aren’t a bad time to pick-up a woman at a poker tournament. Everyone’s got the same thing on their mind – survival. So, simple stuff like “Hey, how’s it going?” can do the trick.However, a theme I’ve used before that’s very fun and flirty is referring to the fact that you may go up against her in a hand. Something like
“Excuse me… Hey I just wanted to let you know – just because you’re cute doesn’t mean I’m going to fold to you when I’m in the big blind. Just so you know.”
Or maybe a fun reference to making it to the final table, such as:
“Hey… If we make it heads up, don’t think I’m going to make it easy on you just because I have a crush on you. Alright?” (wink)
Here’s one I just thought up:
“Excuse me, I have a question. If we both make it to the final table, that counts as a date right?”
If we make the final table, that's a date right?
After the Tournament
Okay, so after the tournament is done is probably my least favorite time to meet a woman during a tournament. Here’s why:The tournament’s over. Statistically speaking, it’s likely that your love interest hasn’t won. If she went out on a bad beat, she may not be in the best mood.
But, standard conversational threads may include commenting on her good performance, or asking if she’s going to participate in another upcoming event can work. If all else fails, you can blame both of your misfortune on the cheating dealer!
The one advantage to approaching a woman after the tournament is that, should things go your way, you could go on a date with her RIGHT THEN. I mean, the tournament’s over, right?
Unless she’s a cash-game fanatic, why not drag her out of there and go for some green tea, a smoothie, or a bite to eat? Phone numbers are flakey but if you spend some time with her – there’s a much better chance you’ll be seeing her again.
Final Thoughts
Remember, the goal here is to get a date with the girl, right? So all this stuff is wasted if you don’t PULL THE TRIGGER and ask her out!Your primary goal should be to arrange to meet up with her at some point in the day. This can mean grabbing food with her during the lunch break, or meeting her at the end of the day’s play.
I'll trade you a bad beat story.
“Hey, you’re fun. We should hang out sometime. Let me get your number” and hand her your phone.
If you want to meet up during the event, you can say:
“Hey, let’s get some food at the break. I’ll trade you ONE BAD BEAT STORY for one of yours… and then we can have some human talk. What do you say?”
See? Easy as that. If it’s DURING the tournament and you can’t get her to eat with you during the break:
“Hey, you’re fun. We should hang out sometime. Let me get your number now – just in case one of us gets knocked out!”
WHEW! OK, that’s enough ideas to get you going. Meeting a woman at a poker tournament is the same as anywhere. Be creative, be fun – SMILE – and let nature take its course!
Just remember:
The game of seduction is no different than the game of poker (in fact, they’re super similar) and many of the same concepts apply, including this:
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