News, Travel Understanding poker culture: a practical guide Owen Gaines September 2, 2026 Owen Gaines Owen Gaines is a professional poker player and author who has played an estimated ten million hands and written four poker strategy books. This Poker Stories & Culture report examines poker culture with practical context, clear definitions, and useful evidence for readers. Filed under: News, Travel Tags: How-to, Interview ←What current research says about player stories Common assumptions about memorable hands worth reconsidering→