Doug Polk quits poker (again, for reals)
Once again he has lost his passion for the game so don't expect to see many Polker videos in the near future.
Last year poker YouTube pioneer Doug Polk retired from the game and for the most part poker content. Then at the start of the WSOP he relaunched his channel, played some bracelet events and it seemed like maybe he was back.
It seems, however, that might have been his way of testing the waters to see if poker was still for him, as after the Main Event he once again declared he was done with the game:
I'm out guys, punted off the rest of my chips. Cant even play poker well anymore, playing gives me really bad anxiety and while I'm there I just want to leave. Only played this summer because I didnt want to let you guys down.
Not going to play again, sorry everybody.
— Doug Polk (@DougPolkPoker) July 6, 2019
Idk man, something changed
— Doug Polk (@DougPolkPoker) July 6, 2019
The decision it seems is in part due to him not studying or playing enough to feel engaged with the big games. Something of a problem considering his channel and other business ventures are strategy focussed:
I think it's a few things compounding. If I had to guess it's not studying or playing, feeling like I need to win or I'm upset, and not caring about the stakes. But the result is I'm just not able to play at any sort of reasonable level.
— Doug Polk (@DougPolkPoker) July 6, 2019
He did get an outpouring of support and confirmed we will certainly see more content from him in the near future.
For the record appreciate all the kind words, means a lot to me. I'm happy doing some poker content and figuring out my next steps from here. ðŸ‘
— Doug Polk (@DougPolkPoker) July 6, 2019
Retirement is a fickle word in the poker industry, just ask famous 'retiree' Fedor Holz who has crushed many a tournament, is sponsored by partypoker and has launched a poker business, all since claiming to quit the game.
However, it might be he needs a long break or maybe it's time for something new, but it seems Doug Polk will be away from the game for a while.
Is he going for good or is it just burnout? Let us know in the comments:
