MemphisGrind
Think Bink
Bronze Level
I feel like this would be a good topic of discussion. gambling addictions are a huge problem with a large majority of the poker community, and this problem is what causes a lot of players to go broke, deep in debt, and not be able to profit off their true talents. I would be interested to hear everyone's thoughts on this, whether it be compulsive gambling, binge gambling, or problem gambling.
Do you feel like someone with a gambling addiction could ever make it in poker as a profession?
Do you feel like someone with a gambling addiction could ever be profitable long term?
Do you feel like the person that has a gambling addiction can still play poker and be around the poker community and not fall prey to their addictions?
Do you feel like gambling addictions can be fully cured?
Do you feel like for the most part people are aware of their addictions, but don't care, or do you think awareness is an issue?
Do you feel that having a community of poker players as friends, influences or enables the addicted person?
Lastly, if you have any other thoughts on this issue, or personal stories. They are welcome, and encouraged. I feel like this is a big issue in the poker world, especially among recreational players and your answers could possibly help someone that is struggling.
Do you feel like someone with a gambling addiction could ever make it in poker as a profession?
Do you feel like someone with a gambling addiction could ever be profitable long term?
Do you feel like the person that has a gambling addiction can still play poker and be around the poker community and not fall prey to their addictions?
Do you feel like gambling addictions can be fully cured?
Do you feel like for the most part people are aware of their addictions, but don't care, or do you think awareness is an issue?
Do you feel that having a community of poker players as friends, influences or enables the addicted person?
Lastly, if you have any other thoughts on this issue, or personal stories. They are welcome, and encouraged. I feel like this is a big issue in the poker world, especially among recreational players and your answers could possibly help someone that is struggling.