Kylie Jenner Delivers Viral "Hot Girl Poker" Masterclass
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Kylie Jenner has taken on the role of poker instructor in a new “hot girl poker” masterclass released with Vanity Fair, where the American media personality walks viewers through the basics of the game.
Jenner, who starred in the reality TV hit Keeping Up with the Kardashians, revealed she is "obsessed" with poker, describing her dream home game, before running viewers through the basic rules and hand rankings of Texas Hold'em.
The viral video is not Jenner's first foray into the world of poker, as she was spotted playing alongside her longtime boyfriend and Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet on multiple occasions in Los Angeles last year.
And her passion for the game has clearly stuck, with the entrepreneur saying the "thrill of winning is like… your kids being born," before thanking viewers and adding, "I hope you get all of the royal flushes out there."
Watch: Kylie Jenner Teaches You How to Play Poker with Vanity Fair
Becoming "Obsessed" with Poker
Before diving into the step-by-step tutorial, Jenner recalls how she first fell in love with poker, saying, “Two years ago, on a friend trip, all the boys were playing poker, and I didn’t really understand it… They just taught me how to play.”
She then adds that initial experience blossomed into her “watching tournaments, and that’s when I became obsessed.”
Jenner credits her passion for the game to her competitive nature, noting, “I think I’m very competitive, and I like to win… So it just feels really, really good when you’re up.”
Kylie Jenner's Dream Poker Night
Turning to her idea of a dream poker night, Jenner says, "What makes the best vibe for a poker night is lots of tequila, good music, or whatever game is on, and snacks."
She likes playing with competitors who match her energy, noting that she enjoys “people who juice the pot, who bet a lot of money” and those who are “really passionate about the game like I am."
However, Martin Kahbrel or Will Kassouf shouldn't expect an invite to a Jenner/Chalamet home game any time soon, as Jenner adds she prefers a quieter table, saying, “sometimes people will come and they’ll just kind of want to chit chat, and you’re like, you gotta focus.”
Kylie Jenner's Top 5 Poker Tips for Beginners
Even in a playful masterclass, Jenner delivers some solid advice for players just starting out. Here are her top five tips, straight from the video:
- Play the hands you enjoy.
“A Flush is my personal favorite… it's just fun chasing a flush,” Jenner says, showing that enjoying the game is just as important as winning. - Know the odds.
“Your chances of being dealt a Royal Flush are 30,000 to 1, so good luck with that,” she jokes, reminding beginners the importance of knowing the odds. - Pay attention at the table.
“You always want to think about ‘what does everyone else have?’” Jenner says, emphasizing the importance of reading your opponents. - Keep it relaxed.
“If you’re just getting started with poker, I recommend you have a drink, relax, and use a little cheat sheet,” she advises. PokerNews' free Ultimate Poker Cheat being an example of such. - Practice makes perfect.
“The more you play, the better you get. It’s true,” Jenner concludes, encouraging beginners to keep learning and playing.
And there you have it. While we might not be able to teach "hot girl poker" Kylie Jenner-style, check out PokerNews' How to Play Texas Hold'em Poker for Beginners for everything else you need to know to get started.
Lead image courtesy of Vanity Fair's YouTube.
