Song meaning of The Gambler by Kenny Rogers

Ah, good ol' Kenny Rogers and his ever-so-sage advice. The Gambler, according to Kenny, is about a gambler (duh) who imparts his wisdom on a young, naive, and probably broke traveler on a train. The gambler brags about how he can read people's faces and know their cards just by looking at them, which is impressive and all, but not helpful if you don't know the rules of the game. But don't worry! Kenny's got your back, and the gambler's got your whiskey. The chorus is a catchy reminder that in the game of life, like gambling, you need to know when to hold 'em (that bag of chips), know when to fold 'em (those laundry piles), know when to walk away (from that Tinder date), and know when to run (from your problems). And remember, don't count your money when you're sitting at the table, you'll look like a fool. Wait until the dealing's done, then go to the bank and gloat to your heart's content. Thanks for the philosophical lessons, Kenny.