I play for the thrill, the intense psychological battles, and the money is nice if I'm playing in +EV situations consistently. When I'm not it's like throwing money out the car window and that sucks.
I would say I'm addicted to poker, but not in the gambling way, I like playing cards in general. I will lie if I say that money is not sweet, but fun is primary in my case
I play because I find it the better mental passwall to exercise the brain and keep speed with reality, apart from hobby has helped me to earn some money so it can be taken as a profession long-term and most importantly esque I like
I play for some side money and something to occupy my nighttime hours now that I am retired. I do not enjoy watching movies as much as I enjoy spending my time playing poker.