Do You Have it in You? Dreaming Big With PokerStars

Anyone checking out my stories on Instagram can see I've become massively immersed into the world of Poker out here in Barcelona. However, you might want to know how to start small and work your way up. At all times gamble responsibly and be mindful this is not a shortcut to fame and riches. But of course you should always dream big! 

For example you might be interested to check out my interview with Kalidou Sow. Here is a gentleman that was a needle starting at zero going the other way, then he got his life back on track, started playing poker with friends, worked his way up through the ranks and is now an ambassador for PokerStars. 

Some people just have it in them. You might have it in you! You can get involved from as little as £2.99 and join an unforgettable experience worth over £8,150. 

The EPT Barcelona Main Event has broken the attendance record once again. With 1,988 entries to date, the 2019 edition has surpassed last year's then-record field of 1,931 entries. 

I was surprised how few women there are taking part in these tournaments as there is a real sense of community within PokerStars. It's refreshing to see that people can be so accommodating and friendly, whilst remaining focused on the task at hand.

The conversations aren't always about poker too. A lot of people were here with friends and family, sharing stories of their travels, recommending museums and restaurants. It's an international stage and it gives so many people the chance to experience new things. 

As part of my research for a previous post on What Life lessons can poker teach us? I tuned in to many of the philosophies that Annie Duke, professional poker player and author of the book Annie Duke: How I Raised, Folded, Bluffed, Flirted, Cursed, and Won Millions at the World Series of Poker.

Jesus that's a massive title for a book. Luckily it's great and I recommend it even if you're not a poker player yourself. 

SO HOW DO I START? 

You can start by losing yourself on the PokerStars website. There you’ll find more tournaments and games than any other poker site, with 24/7 support, secure deposits and fast withdrawals. There is a game starting every second and if you've taken two minutes to read this you've already missed.... er....wait a sec.. 120 games. (Phew). 

You can start playing for free with Play Money until you build enough confidence to play for money and work your way up the ranks. You'll also find rules and hand rankings for Texas Hold'em, Omaha and other poker games.

It's been a real blast being out here and I can't thank PokerStars enough for the invitation. I'll be looking to get some games going when I return home so drop me a line or a comment if you'd be interested in joining.