Hey poker fans! I just learned something crazy about Annette Obrestad. Apparently, she won a huge tournament with 180 players while barely looking at her cards! The prize was $4,000, and she only peeked once during the whole game. That’s insane!
But wait, there’s more. Obrestad went on to become the youngest person ever to win a World Series of Poker bracelet. And for a while, she held the record for the biggest cash prize won by a woman in poker.
Has anyone else heard about this? It’s mind-blowing to think someone could play so well without even seeing their cards. I’m wondering if any of you have tried playing ‘blind’ like this, even just for fun. What do you think it takes to pull off something like that? Let’s chat about it!
Wow, I had no idea about Annette Obrestad! That’s some next-level poker skills right there. Playing blind like that? I can’t even imagine. I’ve tried playing without looking at my cards once or twice with friends, just for laughs, but we’re talking pocket change, not thousands of dollars!
I wonder how much of it is pure skill and how much is just messing with your opponents’ heads? Like, imagine sitting at that table and realizing your opponent hasn’t looked at their cards the whole time. Talk about psychological warfare!
Anyone else think this kind of play should be its own poker variant? ‘Blind Texas Hold’em’ or something? Could be a fun twist on game night. Though I’d probably lose my shirt trying it for real money.
Gotta say, stories like this make me want to hit the tables and work on my poker face. Maybe not quite ready for the WSOP, but hey, gotta start somewhere, right?
yo thats crazy! i heard bout annette but didnt know she won playin blind. that takes some serious skillz n balls lol. i tried playin without lookin at my cards once n lost my lunch money wonder if she can teach me her tricks? maybe ill try it next poker nite with the boys
i’m familiar with annette obrestad’s accomplishments, but her blind play feat is truly exceptional. it demonstrates an incredible grasp of poker strategy and player psychology. as a long-time player myself, i’ve experimented with similar techniques in low-stakes games, but nothing close to her level.
her ability to read opponents and make decisions without seeing her cards speaks volumes about the importance of non-verbal cues and betting patterns in poker. it’s a reminder that there’s much more to the game than just the cards you’re dealt.
obrestad’s success at such a young age is inspiring. it shows that with dedication and a deep understanding of the game, anyone can achieve remarkable things in poker. her story certainly motivates me to keep improving my own skills at the table.
Playing blind like that? I can’t even imagine. I’ve tried playing without looking at my cards once or twice with friends, just for laughs, but we’re talking pocket change, not thousands of dollars!
wonder if she can teach me her tricks? maybe ill try it next poker nite with the boys