The Truth About Wearing Sunglasses At The Poker Table

Why do poker players wear sunglasses in poker. Is it for poker strategy or tactical advantage. In this video we look at the pros, cons and controversies regarding wearing sunglasses at the poker table.
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[@bentonja668]

Can't ban sunglasses and keep masks

[@rudistorm3348]

Very well researched my friend

[@user-fu6sz3hp7r]

Chris Ferguson at 5:55 is just figuring out how to run a better Ponzi scheme and screw the poker playing public out of even more money!

[@andrewdoctor6584]

He should be banned

[@joshuapatrick682]

The folks that want to ban sunglasses are the ones that only care about the edge they gain by being able to see your eyes.

[@throwaway6405]

I see a lot of big stacks out there wearing sunglasses. If you have the basic tools why not get more of an edge

[@angerisdiscipline3913]

Its ev+ to wear them

[@TheMisguidedTroll]

And UV-

[@markcummings3146]

Watching the WSOP this year it now seems to be cool to where glasses with a yellow tint (see Ivey, Negreanu, Helmouth and Foxen) any ideas why?

[@PokerBounty]

They wore that mainly due to the bright lights.

[@alexgosser5587]

It could also be specialized sun glasses. Blue Shark Optics (I believe they are a sponsor of wsop) - creates a custom yellow tinted frame that doesn’t actually block much light (just glare).

[@stevenundisclosed6091]

Sunglasses don't do much.

[@MLASELU]

I would much rather ban phones. Wtf do you have to watch something while we are playing? Pay attention!

[@AndrewJW]

Daniel doesn't wear sunglasses because he has tourettes which gives him subtle facial tics. Almost unnoticeable but tona keen observers they can be great for masking live tells 🤣

[@throwaway6405]

Yeah he does have subtle ticks but I haven’t noticed them while playing in a hand really

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

Phones should be banned completely from the tables, if u want to use your phone leave your chair. I am playing the WSOP right now, i am tired of players user their phone and not putting up the blinds are delaying when their turn. It is so bad, yesterday 2 guys were using their phones, i had to keep telling the guy next to me to put his blinds in. Even then he delayed to finish texting, they need the dealers to enforce not using phones while in play. So many of them are also playing online and playing in tournament,,,,crazy

[@daryl9799]

Yep I see that problem just playing local tournaments didn't think so much at the WSOP. You would figure with that buy in you would take it more seriously. I see guys watch movies and TV it's rediculous.

[@donh1537]

Sunglasses are needed when u living that vampire life!

[@deraykrause4517]

I have a medical condition called photophobia. Bright light causes me physical pain. Wearing sunglasses puts me on an even playfield. sorry, not sorry if my handicap gets players panties in a bunch..

[@anewfuture]

Medical exemptions should be allowed, but for the average person it is better for poker if the entire face is visible.

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_842]

wow...

[@mikehong2691]

Next Time-I'm@The Poker Table!-I Will-Wear Sunglasses!-Raymond "Mike" Hong!&(I've Had Laser Eye Surgurys!-So I Don't Need Eyeglasses-Anymore!-Mike!)😎👍!!!!!!!!!

[@brownseed777]

Ivey the goat

[@rppoker8541]

Sounds like amateurs hiding

[@Johnouai]

phil ivey had sunglasses in the 50k in 2024

[@einszwo3749]

Pretty sure dnegs also played with these orange glasses in the 50k

[@markhaynes6518]

What make are those sunglasses?

[@Meddimehell]

They were yellow and you could easily see his eyes through them, though. So maybe it was for comfort, or to look cool, but he couldnt use them to hide his eyes in any ways.

[@donnieschreiner]

@@Meddimehellthey both said they wore the glasses only at the tv table bc of the bright lights

[@steerpike50]

Should be banned and all face covering

[@bigfatcody]

It’s funny that Daniel would say that because in 2024 he won his seventh bracelet wearing sunglasses

[@PokerBounty]

yeah but technically they were transparent so you can see his eyes haha

[@Bhodisatvas]

Should be banned at the table along with phones.

[@stevesherm260]

Karen quit crying sunglasses r fine

[@bentonja668]

Can't ban sunglasses and keep masks

[@1337murk]

Can never fully ban sunglasses. Impossible.