Difference Between Poker Player and Compulsive Gambler

Hello everyone, I would like the one who can give me their opinions about the difference between a poker player and a Ludopata.
In my case I do not consider that a poker player has something to do with the gambling that is why I believe addiction to all types of game, my query refers to my family calling me or seeing me as a ludopath already They even say that I only think of poker

The money you spend. If the expenses are more than 50% of your income (percentage adjustable to your needs and forecasts, never more than half of your income), you can consider yourself a ludopata. There are people who even despair about not being able to play, do not impart that they win or lose, that is also a symptom of risk. It would be best to call a free help line or go to a professional and tell him about your relationship with the game in detail, and he will consider whether you need to go to therapy.

proper bankroll management , that what make the difference between gambler and a serious player

eurosTotnd said:

proper bankroll management , that what make the difference between gambler and a serious player

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Totally agree. Being able to set a limit is very key.

Also, utilizing different styles. Not just a player that 5x the pot preflop just because, or gets drunk and plays crazy. A poker player plays to make a profit, sets a goal, and can walk away. A compulsive gambler doesn't know how to walk away.

discipline and patience are the qualities which gamblers do not possess

Everyone plays in their own way. Everyone has their own style of play. Most importantly luck

Obviously, poker is a gamble. Poker player a gambler. But for me personally poker is a hobby, an opportunity to have fun but nothing more. I actually play only freerolls or tournaments where buy-in is not significant to me.

Poker is an intellectual game where you need to think, where the result depends on the player. Gambling is slot machines, roulette, where almost nothing depends on the player.

The compulsive gambler, wants to play no matter if you lose all your money, he wants to recover all their money at once, and end up losing more money.

martina pinto said:

Hello everyone, I would like the one who can give me their opinions about the difference between a poker player and a Ludopata.
In my case I do not consider that a poker player has something to do with the gambling that is why I believe addiction to all types of game, my query refers to my family calling me or seeing me as a ludopath already They even say that I only think of poker

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hi hi martina
first ty teach me a new english word - i need google ludopath
no sure can label poker players, compulsive gamblers - ludopath
many player i know never play with own money, example CC & radio station freerolls, sites like replay poker etc... these poker players enjoy the game & competition, not wagering monies - gambling
if i was a ludopath gal, i'd be play slots, wager horses, roulette etc where can gamble real & better than playin poker

A Compulsive Gambler risks money they can't afford to lose.

If you yourself don't believe that you're a compulsive gambler, perhaps your family is misinterpreting passion and compulsion?

People say i am a addict but i dont put money on sites just use the money i win in freerolls and forums. I just like the thrill of out playing other poker players. If you play more than you can afford that can be a problem.

martina pinto said:

Hello everyone, I would like the one who can give me their opinions about the difference between a poker player and a Ludopata.
In my case I do not consider that a poker player has something to do with the gambling that is why I believe addiction to all types of game, my query refers to my family calling me or seeing me as a ludopath already They even say that I only think of poker

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Do you also gamble a good bit on you state lottery and also drive a good ways to play poker with other people. Do you flip a coin on anything to make decisions like head you pay for both dinners or tails I don't pay at all. What I'm saying is it will be more than just only poker for it to become a problem and if have kids they will pick it up also just starting with coin flips. Kid comes home starving cause he flipped heads you give me your lunch, LOL

DAVID KEHRER said:

People say i am a addict but i dont put money on sites just use the money i win in freerolls and forums. I just like the thrill of out playing other poker players. If you play more than you can afford that can be a problem.

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First of all,being addicted to something it's not always a bad thing,take for example,being addicted to a healthy lifestyle,or being addicted to learning something that's gonna bring you fulfillment and joy in the future and if you're not wasting money,than go ahead and play as much as you want without caring what other people say.

alfiyka said:

Everyone plays in their own way. Everyone has their own style of play. Most importantly luck

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Except for that Danial Nugratta not sure how to spell last name but he is no doubts psychic and shows so much its just plain ridiculous

Loky13 said:

First of all,being addicted to something it's not always a bad thing,take for example,being addicted to a healthy lifestyle,or being addicted to learning something that's gonna bring you fulfillment and joy in the future and if you're not wasting money,than go ahead and play as much as you want without caring what other people say.

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As a kid i was "addicted" to playing sports,i became a pretty good athlete.Then as i became an adult,i became "addicted" to making money,i did very well,,,,, i learned,as an "addictive" personality,if i can channel my actions to more positive things,i can move mountains.

a good/winning poker player is calculating, looking for value, and observant among many other qualities. a compulsive gambler is in it for the fun of it always thinking they're going to win it back. this person doesn't know when to step away unless forced to do so with lack of funds

martina pinto said:

Hello everyone, I would like the one who can give me their opinions about the difference between a poker player and a Ludopata.
In my case I do not consider that a poker player has something to do with the gambling that is why I believe addiction to all types of game, my query refers to my family calling me or seeing me as a ludopath already They even say that I only think of poker

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My personal opinion between a poker player and "ludopata" or compulsive gambler would be only what I experienced myself. As I got better I would enter higher buyin tournaments and sit n gos. Sometimes I broke even, sometimes ahead but those loses were big also. Bankroll Management wasn't something I really considered too much (I would just take whatever I had extra after paying bills etcetera) and that was my bankroll. Also, I started getting into the slots. I started out playing them on the way out of the casino as just a last ditch effort to hit it on the way out. After I actually did hit a couple of jackpots ($1500+) I was hooked on the slots. So it then became I would hit the slots on the way in and the way out. Yeah. I probably was spending way too much money but I always made sure all of my Life Needs were dealt with before going to the casino.

Ludomani are completely addicted to the game. They cannot but play, for these people this is life. You need to be able to stop and switch to the realities of life, and not live in a virtual world.:secruity::2in1:

There's compulsive gambling, then there's compulsive gambling with money you can't afford to lose.

I think though even winning players, who play too much are addicted and could still have negative life results.

A losing player who plays for fun is probably higher up happier scale, than a reg addict who can't get off it.

I think that the game of poker depends on luck and the actions of the player, but the family should be given more time than the games.

In cash game sessions you must have an allotted amount of time you can play and don't go past it whether up or down on the table. Say an hour. Your tourney buy-ins should be around 3-5% of your roll. $100 bankroll $3-$5 entry fees. Finally, discipline and restrain any impulses.

I think pure gamblers play for the thrill of an easy win and they continue play no matter the outcome or the lost money.Plus they feel very happy with a short term small win although they are losing overall. IMHO also many poker players seek for the gambling part of the game.

With proper volume and a healthy bankroll management you can lower the variance and if you follow the correct math ,they say , you will be profitable in games like poker and blackjack.

Every poker player worth his/her salt has a little gamble in them. I have never met a player who doesn't also play another form of gambling. Cards, the ponies, even hard core slot players, they all have had a win that somehow has changed the way they look at gambling.