One of the best and most successful UK poker players, Sam Trickett, has called a time out from his role of being a partypoker ambassador. This is so he could spend more time with his growing family.
When his wife Mieke Dockley gave birth to their baby boy Bodhi Blu in October 2020, Sam's outlook on life has changed direction, mainly as he takes on the duty of becoming a father.
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Joined: Sep '19
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This great player will be having a good time as he deserves, it is not easy to be a professional poker player and at this much more difficult level, now he will be calm enjoying his family and preparing for the return.
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Everyone has the right to take a break and he can play in a movie, can stay with his family, or anything else. This is not a problem, because his opponents can take advantage of his absences from tournaments, because Sam is a formidable opponent.
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I think he done enough for poker comunity and deserve a break of, i mean deserve is his right to do so why not. Specialy now when he gets the family. One of the best players to watch, i think hi is not quit for ever, just not being around soo much but still play here and there. Rarely see the players totaly quit playing.
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right now when the live games are starting to return to normal, he has chosen to take a break, but it is obvious that he is thinking about his family, who need help. You can't let your wife to take care of everything in house or with other things.
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when he gets bored this professional player will return to play to earn money for himself and his family. He will not be able to stay too far away from poker because there is a danger that his talent will decrease a bit. At that level it matters a lot and it probably won't exceed more than two years.
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It remains to be seen what decision Sam Trickett will make regarding his return, because it may take years or he may return as soon as possible. Some people are more family-friendly, but for a long time it will affect their career to a considerable extent. Its shape must be maintained, and when you do not play it decreases.
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Sam Trickett knows what he's doing and there have been other players who have taken breaks but haven't said it publicly. Everyone does what they want because you don't have to come here to play. It's not like a job here, but it's still the same. The differences exist, but is their pleasure to leave for a time or not
------------ Geseco, this professional player is relaxed, because he has a career and at that time he took an extended vacation. His children matter a lot and has enough money to stay at his home a long period. He'll be back in one day in future.
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when I look at this player I think about the moment when he will return after this break and will try to win a bracelet for the first time in his life. It would be an exceptional thing for him because he will satisfy a desire that he has not yet fulfilled. I hope he succeeds.
It the right moment for him to take a break. You only have one chance to be part of the growing up of your child. The most important time to bond with your kid. You would think it doesn't matter he wont know. But the most important years in a child's development are from birth to when its like 3 to five. Experiences and relationships formed during these years determine how their brain develops. So don't waste that time. Good call from him to set his family at first
Ofcourse Cali, not only for him but for his entire family. The poker fans just have to be a bit patience for his comeback. But it would effect his playing at the tables when he would be forced to stay playing. I'm convinced he will become a better player when he returns. His carreer isn't over yet.
