Many top-class bridge players enjoy flirting with poker, making it their bit on the side. I can certainly see the attraction. No partner shaking their head. No misunderstandings in the bidding. And no teammates rolling their eyes when you bring back a lousy result.
We all know that bluffing is an essential part of poker but not many people have the expertise to use it at the bridge table.
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