What do players listen to when playing poker?

People who participate in poker tournaments often listen to music on headphones. There is a perception that the songs being played are necessarily related to poker. They are not. However, there are bound to be a couple of relevant songs on their playlist. Even before they start playing poker, players have heard these songs and they have had some influence on their perception of the game. So what are the most popular songs and what are they really about?

The Gambler

This song is famous all over the world. It was written by Don Schultz and sung by Kenny Rogers. It’s a mistake to think of it as a song about poker only. There are a lot of truths in it that everyone should think about. For example, it has the lines “you have to know when it’s time to quit and when to run”, which is taken more broadly than just the rules of the game. For poker players, the chorus of the song “you have to know when to hold and when to let go” is understandable.

Long live Las Vegas

This is a very pathos song, sung by Elvis Presley. It has a fast tempo and uncomplicated lyrics. The main idea is to tell you how fast you can spend your money in Las Vegas. The line, which is the most realistic and beloved by people, is ‘with all unfulfilled hopes’.

Poker Face

Lady Gaga’s song isn’t about poker at all, it’s about a romantic relationship. It uses wordplay and poker terminology to help describe love in a more figurative way. This piece is also a great example of advertising that is placed in a music video.

Ace of Spades

This song by a popular heavy metal band sings about a persistent player. A few years ago, a slot machine was launched that was dedicated to the song’s performers. Many may wonder what this song has to do with poker. It’s very simple. The name is the ace of spades, and every player knows that it is the best card in the game.

The losing side

This Ray Charles song resonates in the hearts of those people who have lost money while playing poker. And it should be said that every player has found himself in a similar position. Fans of the artist know for a fact that there is a whole fountain of emotions and feelings when listening to his works. Many consider the song to be the best thing to listen to at home, to rehabilitate themselves after a bad night at the casino. The most apt line to this song is ‘when I was playing like a fair kid, you weren’t playing fair’. It is one that resonates in many hearts.