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Poker Players Share New Year's Eve Experiences: Wins, Losses, and Everything in Between
NewsJanuary 10, 2023·1 min read

Poker Players Share New Year's Eve Experiences: Wins, Losses, and Everything in Between


New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, but for some poker players, it's also a time to grind. Several players shared their experiences playing poker on New Year's Eve, offering insights into the wins, losses, and everything in between.

Nikita NIXONJK has been playing poker on New Year's Eve for five years. In 2021, he won $3,500 on New Year's Eve as part of his best month ever, earning $12,000 in January. This year, he won $2,400 in four to five sessions. Living in Thailand, Nikita maintains a regular sleep schedule, waking up at 4 AM local time (midnight Moscow time). He reported that the game was not exceptionally good but was a typical good Friday with acceptable compositions.

klokl, a relatively new professional poker player, used New Year's Eve to transition to and solidify his play at the NL10 level. He did not notice an unusually large number of 'drunk' fish playing recklessly, but he made the most of the opportunity to improve his skills. Roman fatalyst planned to play in a New Year's Eve session but was unable to do so. He reflected philosophically on the unpredictability of life and the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise. recovery_ played poker for about an hour on New Year's Eve while waiting for a friend. He found the experience enjoyable but noted that his fellow amateur players were more lively than usual.

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