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I started playing in 1988 and got pretty serious about it right away, but unfortunately slacked off for a few years here and there. didnt play my first real tournament till last year. but I have NEVER hit an ace ?!! the past few years Ive really picked up my game quite a bit and play as much as I can, but still no ACE. how long since you started playing till you hit your first ace?