Lessons, Players Understanding player experiences: a practical guide Owen Gaines August 23, 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 First-Person Gambling report examines player experiences with practical context, clear definitions, and useful evidence for readers. Filed under: Lessons, Players Tags: How-to, Opinion ←What current research says about casino stories Common assumptions about personal strategy worth reconsidering→