Do you play poker for fun ?

#1 October 28th, 2020, 7:39 PM

well, some players especially the ones with a lot of money and we call them whales play poker for fun, not all of them but some of them. poker is a game of skills and a person who doesn't have that skill and play it just because he wants to gamble play it fr fun. so sharks are here and they will not gonna let those players have fun. I am so confused because poker is all about money how could somebody play with money just because he is rich

#2 October 28th, 2020, 7:51 PM

Yes. Even though winning some money would be nice.

#3 October 29th, 2020, 1:48 PM

I play for fun and I play for money, although making money is better than fun.
The second best thing in poker is losing, for the first is winning. The third is having fun or be funny.

#4 October 29th, 2020, 2:02 PM

Why not both?

#5 October 29th, 2020, 2:05 PM

Originally Posted by arashsgr

well, some players especially the ones with a lot of money and we call them whales play poker for fun, not all of them but some of them. poker is a game of skills and a person who doesn't have that skill and play it just because he wants to gamble play it fr fun. so sharks are here and they will not gonna let those players have fun. I am so confused because poker is all about money how could somebody play with money just because he is rich

I play for money. Sometimes it was nice. I enjoyed it when I won. In another case, it is an unpleasant long game that requires a lot of energy. If I had a lot of money, I would also be able to think about nothing as a professional and play for fun.

#6 October 29th, 2020, 2:45 PM

Personally, I play poker to earn money for a living, this is my main source of income at the moment, all the money I win, they get hard. There are people who have a lot of money and they play poker in order to win a poker tournament or win a world bracelet.

#7 October 29th, 2020, 2:46 PM

I don't think poker is all about money, specially for very rich people. Usually they are very competitive, so, they don't play only for the money, they play to prove that they are better than the others players and to feel good, because every player knows how good it feels when we win a big hand.

#8 October 29th, 2020, 2:48 PM

I play for fun but I take it seriously. I study regularly and try to improve.

#9 October 29th, 2020, 3:02 PM

I play for fun, for money, for relaxation, for emotions

#10 October 29th, 2020, 4:01 PM

Originally Posted by arashsgr

well, some players especially the ones with a lot of money and we call them whales play poker for fun, not all of them but some of them. poker is a game of skills and a person who doesn't have that skill and play it just because he wants to gamble play it fr fun. so sharks are here and they will not gonna let those players have fun. I am so confused because poker is all about money how could somebody play with money just because he is rich

There are many reasons people play poker. While pros play for profit, non pros can play for pleasure, social acceptance, competition, the rush of gambling and so on...

The same way people work jobs for different reasons: money, passion, purpose, teamwork etc. people can play poker for different reasons and there's nothing wrong with that

I play because I love the game primarily, and income is secondary (But in my younger years when I didn't have any additional sources of income then yes profit was the primary driver

Here's a little video I did on the topic, hope you enjoy it!

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#11 October 29th, 2020, 4:02 PM

Originally Posted by Maximillianvalue

Why not both?

^^ A wealthy man always say ^^ Do you play poker for fun ?

#12 October 29th, 2020, 4:05 PM

i play for game serious game

#13 October 29th, 2020, 4:13 PM

I have a lot of fun when I know I'm not going to lose money in a freeroll tournament of CC. When I play for real money I also have fun, because I love the adrenaline of the game. In definitive, I always have fun and that is what motivates me to continue improving as a player.
Greetings.

#14 October 29th, 2020, 7:05 PM

I am playing for fun and relaxation but won some money without any deposit.

#15 October 29th, 2020, 7:06 PM

I think everybody is playing Poker because of having fun. If not, its definitely the wrong hobby. Even if you want to earn money with Poker you should have fun while doing it.

#16 October 29th, 2020, 7:23 PM

Play mainly because of my extreme enjoyment of card games. Even as a kid in the mid-west during the winters, we played cards. I'm competitive when playing, that provides a motivation to really study those games I play.

Have spent more time learning poker than any card game. Although I'd rather play euchre than anything.

#17 October 29th, 2020, 7:38 PM

I play poker for fun and to relieve a little stress, sometimes it is not all about the money. I can wind down playing in a good game with respectful players, for me this is fun. Capo1014

#18 October 29th, 2020, 7:43 PM

I do play to try and make money and do take it very seriously but, I am very passionate about poker so even if its not suppose to feel fun or be for fun...... I find it very, very fun to play poker Do you play poker for fun ?

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#19 October 29th, 2020, 7:49 PM

Fun is one of the reason why i play poker. That's true it's great entertainment and when u can win some extra cash makes this game great.

#20 October 29th, 2020, 7:56 PM

I have been playing poker for quite some time for fun, mostly freerolls. But it happens that I go to tournaments with buy-in from $ 5 to $ 20.

#21 October 29th, 2020, 8:07 PM

Yes of course! I play poker because is my hobby and I like play this game Do you play poker for fun ?

#22 October 29th, 2020, 8:22 PM

I play poker primarily for pleasure, and when I also manage to make money on pleasure, it becomes an euphoria.Poker is an interesting thing)

#23 October 29th, 2020, 8:28 PM

I started for fun but with time it becomes like a normal job with a decent income

#24 October 29th, 2020, 8:45 PM

i play with one goal, to win money, otherwise why play for real money

#25 October 29th, 2020, 9:18 PM

To win money Do you play poker for fun ?

#26 October 29th, 2020, 10:56 PM

First, get rich. Then get to understand - why they play for fun. I do not understand that. But I am not rich either.

#27 October 29th, 2020, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by capujoss

Yes. Even though winning some money would be nice.

quite the opposite for me Do you play poker for fun ?

#28 October 30th, 2020, 1:26 AM

poker is really a game to have fun, but whoever plays for money has to understand that there are professional players and players that are starting their career in some team, so they are always playing and studying to improve themselves. Of course, a recreational player can play for money, I see no harm in that, but for him not to be exploited he will have to invest in the technical part of the game, otherwise it will be just another donating money at the tables ...

#29 October 30th, 2020, 3:31 AM

I play poker to have fun and I want to win

#30 October 30th, 2020, 4:13 AM

For money, more poker brings fun. It is a dynamic of pleasure sensation of pleasure

#31 October 30th, 2020, 12:22 PM

Hi.
Yes, I actually play poker for fun. But still, poker is my favorite hobby and I understand that my success depends on my patience, experience and skill. So every time I analyze my game and improve my skills, despite the fact that I play poker for fun.
Good luck.

#32 October 30th, 2020, 1:31 PM

Poker is game of emotions. If you like the game and have fun but you don't have time or will to learn how to play properly you can play as gambling. There is nothing wrong with that as long as you do not risk money which you can't afford to loose.

#33 October 30th, 2020, 1:37 PM

Now my game turns out to be simple entertainment, although I play to cut the dough Do you play poker for fun ?

#34 October 30th, 2020, 1:56 PM

It's a hobby, but I take it seriously when playing

#35 October 30th, 2020, 2:11 PM

Playing for fun can be a game between friends with no money!

In contrast, when money is at stake, even the wealthiest will always play to win!

First is the desire to win, to be the protagonist, to succeed and second, the fun.

#36 November 3rd, 2020, 8:54 PM

Originally Posted by arashsgr

well, some players especially the ones with a lot of money and we call them whales play poker for fun, not all of them but some of them. poker is a game of skills and a person who doesn't have that skill and play it just because he wants to gamble play it fr fun. so sharks are here and they will not gonna let those players have fun. I am so confused because poker is all about money how could somebody play with money just because he is rich

Most players begin to play poker as a hobby, in the course of time you will see if it is still a hobby, an income, work or a trade.

Most of those who play poker are amateurs, some continue to play for fun and just to pass the time, but there are other types of players, professionals who want to make a career with this game and make a living with 100% poker.

Now regarding your question why the rich play poker if they already have money, you must understand that many players go beyond money that means that they play for competition and the satisfaction of the glory of winning at a competitive level.

#37 November 3rd, 2020, 9:05 PM

Hi, yes, it makes fun and obviously it is a game that takes a lot in order to be on the winning side. Reading skills, strategic approach to street playing, maths in some kind of way - and last but not least the good old intuition to make hero calls and folds.

cheers

#38 November 3rd, 2020, 9:24 PM

I do try and play for fun. Poker can get really stressful and frustrating sometimes Do you play poker for fun ?

#39 November 3rd, 2020, 11:07 PM

Im older in my 70s and when online poker started i played alot of sites over the years,till the us changed that.I had 1800 dollars in neteller and it took 6 months to get it,but i got it all,and was not sure i would.I took it very serious and actually made some money every month.The online game has changed so much,that i dont play much anymore,and for sure not the stakes that i did back then.I play just for fun and alot of times anymore its not even fun.I sure liked the old days alot better

#40 November 4th, 2020, 12:21 AM

I basically play to win money, but playing against a software and with recreational people, is more difficult than winning the lottery Do you play poker for fun ?

#41 November 4th, 2020, 3:58 AM

Yes, I guess, sort of. However, saying that out loud seems to somewhat cheapen how I really feel about it. It kind of seems to imply that you do not take it seriously and perhaps are not real good at it (maybe I just have some kind of guilt complex here...lol).

Having said that, I think the real reason I play is because I have fallen in love with the game over the last 10 - 15 years and I enjoy the challenge and relaxation it provides. I consider myself a "late bloomer", I had absolutely no interest in poker (perhaps that is understating it, I scoffed at it) until I was 45ish. Being introduced to it by a new girlfriend and being a numbers guy, I caught on pretty quickly and became intrigued. Very early, I had some success. Today, I am always expecting to have a respectable finish in every game I play (of course that does not always happen), but I always try to give it my best effort, and I am always looking to improve my game.

I still have a day job which occupies most of my time, so I do not need to play poker for the money but I certainly use it as a means of keeping score and evaluating my game. I typically play freerolls and small stakes games online (buy-ins $20 or less) with a once or twice a year foray to a casino for a $100ish buy-in game.

I am pleased to report that I am comfortably positive $'s for my poker career. On the other hand as they say... I would estimate my hourly wage over my "career" at about $.25 an hour*.

Perhaps in retirement (assuming I have any mental faculties left), I might up the stakes and improve my "hourly wage". So perhaps I can view this time spent playing as a bit of investment (dare to dream)? My investment adviser will allow me to build that into my retirement income stream, so whether that happens or not, I have enjoyed every second of it (almost...lol).

Bottom Line - Yes, I guess, I play for fun!

Best of Luck At the Tables, All! Do you play poker for fun ?

CheezeWiz

* Does not include beer, which is considered a sunk cost for purpose of this analysis

#42 November 4th, 2020, 9:16 AM

I play poker for fun. The most important thing in poker is money. I wouldn't play poker without money.

#43 November 4th, 2020, 9:51 PM

I play for fun and to earn extra money. Nothing better than doing something that amuses you and at the same time earn some extra money

#44 November 5th, 2020, 4:51 AM

I play for fun but always hoping to keep making money.

#45 November 5th, 2020, 7:01 AM

I play to keep busy in retirement. I play to win and study the game. I'm profitable over all but its chump change.

#46 November 5th, 2020, 10:44 AM

I play poker for hobbies and money.

#47 November 5th, 2020, 8:16 PM

I play for fun. I play really low stake tournaments, so it's not like I'm making or losing a lot of money. I love the adrenaline of playing though. Going deep in a tournament, winning flips, getting the nuts.. you name it, I love the game.

#48 November 5th, 2020, 9:01 PM

I’m not at all rich, but I play, for pleasure, and the pleasure that comes to me in prizes in freerolls.

#49 November 5th, 2020, 9:25 PM

If I had a lots of money I wouldnt be playing poker - it' s that simple. Why rich people play is beyond me, but, hey - it' s their money.

#50 November 9th, 2020, 6:35 AM

I like tournaments. They are fun. Cash games are more of a grind for me. Cash tends more about outwitting a specific player than getting through many players.

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