Starting to play poker is often motivated by a desire to entertain, break monotony and boredom, as well as a desire to succeed. An important fact is that it is a need to experience the tension, thrill that arises during the game. That's why poker players play to experience a strong experience. Do you agree with that?

I do agree. It's also a game that we all enjoy and try to master. There's so many different strategies and opinions and I truly enjoy it

I agree! A lot of people are forgetting why they are playing and than boredom gets the only factor. As long as we combine these factors and probably some more it's the right way

I do not agree, most likely the tension and trepidation experienced during the game of poker is a side effect.
Euphoria, joy, feelings that are experienced during a big win, for this and play poker.

I started playing poker for fun. Of course, I wanted to win money, but for the most part, I wanted to have fun. It has been over 10 years since then. Now, poker is an integral part of my life.

I was attracted and then absorbed by the mental aspect of the game not so much the gamble itself. The more I watched poker the more I realized it could provide me with skill sets I could never develop in other fields.


The thing I love is that poker is a constant challenge on multiple levels. You can never learn poker, never think you have it 'bested'. Everyday can bring highs and lows almost impossible to find/duplicate elsewhere.

Originally Posted by marcofud

Starting to play poker is often motivated by a desire to entertain, break monotony and boredom, as well as a desire to succeed. An important fact is that it is a need to experience the tension, thrill that arises during the game. That's why poker players play to experience a strong experience. Do you agree with that?

This is true. As long as you manage your budget responsibly and don't let it interfere with the rest of your finances, it's a very safe way to have a LOT of fun.

I've learned more at the poker table than anywhere else and these lessons keep me rock solid in my personal and professional life.

For me poker is a useful hobby that allows me to have a good and fun rest. But I hope in the future, I will be able to start profiting from the game.

Of course everyone wants to succeed in poker, but it takes a lot of time, work, a good mentor. In order to gain skills you need to have enough money to participate in tournaments. And the most important thing is to be a favorite with aprons.

Do you know what I find strange, its the fact I started to play poker to relieve boredom yet know I find myself getting bored whilst playing! I think I'll take a few weeks off and use that time to work on my game through study.


but i'll still play the 15 years freerolls, not missing out on those, no way Jose.

I agree that in the beginning people play even out of boredom and to entertain themselves, but after a while they really play it with the intention of making a lot of money and that's when the danger comes, because when she loses she thinks she will recover next and so it sinks deeper.

logical Well it's good to succeed in everything we do in life but in poker for me does not matter much yet because the game only for pleasure but one day I hope to study to succeed

Funny thing. I see a lot of similarities between poker and golf. Sometimes you play exceedingly well and get great joy and the next thing you know you are humbled beyond belief. And both pastimes involve betting. Bottom line, n

either can ever be mastered although trying to do so is what makes both games so alluring.

I confirm, the desire to succeed and to be a profitable player is very important because it allows you to surpass yourself. to improve your game and reach a good level of poker games. you have to be very motivated and have to make huge sacrifices.

In my case, everything was corny. I was on vacation, had a lot of free time, and not to be bored, I tried to play poker. It so happened that every day I liked the game more and more. So now this is my favorite hobby.

I believe, that all play from for rapid money!

The desire to succeed is what makes us be and become winners. We think the plays well and we fold when we have to. The desire is what will lead us to victory

Initially, there was a desire to understand the unusual game. They're not just cards. It's a kind of chess. Head warm-up.

I have a desire to learn how to make money on poker, and now I'm trying to improve my game.

I agree,but I had never played anything like that; I started playing because I found it interesting, today I play for the love of the game and the adrenaline it gives us.

I want to make a lot of money from poker one day, so I study today.

Originally Posted by marcofud

Starting to play poker is often motivated by a desire to entertain, break monotony and boredom, as well as a desire to succeed. An important fact is that it is a need to experience the tension, thrill that arises during the game. That's why poker players play to experience a strong experience. Do you agree with that?

I totally agree. You need from time to tima an experience like this

People play for different reasons. Some like the game itself and the social element, other play strictly for money and third are pure gamblers. It is fact that the gambling element mixed with the skill and luck factor (variance) makes this game unique hence loved by so many different people.

totally agree but always with the dream of going big that in my mind is what the majority of players want

First and foremost I play for money.
Thrill and entertainment IS a factor, but it's far from like playing for the experience only.

I don't think that starting to play for 99% of the people has to do anything with a desire to succeed. Mostly has to do with having fun. Then end up making a small minority happy by donating their money to them. Those who happen to have some good results early on are the biggest donators later. Thankfully a strong fun experience is all is needed.

Originally Posted by marcofud

Starting to play poker is often motivated by a desire to entertain, break monotony and boredom, as well as a desire to succeed. An important fact is that it is a need to experience the tension, thrill that arises during the game. That's why poker players play to experience a strong experience. Do you agree with that?

I agree. I believe that success is the engine that makes poker player us and try to play better day by day. Even if it's a hobby, a poker player always wants to win.

I like that it is constantly evolving in all aspects, when I win it is an immense joy, when I lose normally it does not affect me I have learned to deal with it without affecting me

According to me,lost desire to to succeed makes me playing more and more aggressive.

Originally Posted by charliej

Funny thing. I see a lot of similarities between poker and golf. Sometimes you play exceedingly well and get great joy and the next thing you know you are humbled beyond belief. And both pastimes involve betting. Bottom line, n

either can ever be mastered although trying to do so is what makes both games so alluring.

As someone big into golf, I can confirm that this is true. There are many similarities. For example, "tilt" is very real in golf as well. The best golfers learn how to forget about the last hole and focus on this one: just like poker pros "forgetting" the bad beat last hand and focusing on the current hand.

this is what anyone wants is like wanting to be a professional soccer player to be sponsored and play in the best tournaments in the world against the best players

I started to play mainly looking for financial return, now I seek to improve more and more to achieve bigger results than I already got. Fun and challenge is an important factor to keep looking for.

Always, this year I am going to get fully into poker, and if I really do not meet my goals and my expectations that I want, unfortunately I will have to withdraw from poker forever and accept that this is not for me, this year it is decided everything, my future as a player ...

the man who perseveres, wins ...

I am fortunate to Love the game but not need the game. Two years ago it was different where my poker winnings were paying my medical bills. Now that it’s sorted I don’t want to stop but now it’s a waste of time according to my wife. There have been several arguments about time spent studying the game. To her it’s a waste I am not even playing.

The things we do for our passions!

I agree. I enjoy playing even if I am losing. It's a lot of fun playing with CC members. Lot's of good players here. Hope everyone is having a great new year so far.

Unless you are very rich it wont hurt to win a 6 digits tournament and change you routine while spoiling yourself

Yes! Poker is an exciting game with a lot of action and a lot of critical moments, where we need the best decisions quickly. It is a real, live event!

I play poker because I like it, and because I know I can win money at poker, I could change my life by winning a good tournament!

Good luck in your games...I know it isn't that easy to win tournaments for sure....but luckily I have had some luck with it...

Beatlebug

I completely agree with the author of the topic, the excitement of playing poker is very motivating to win, as in ordinary sports

I had various reasons for playing at different stages of my life. Right now, thinking of just retiring for awhile.

Sort of agree and disagree. Here is how I see it.
Emotions can certainly interfere greatly with good poker play. Non-attachment to Ego is best for your game.

Especially, do not ever take the game 'personally'. Play with desire, but an 'indifference' to the game. Play mostly when you can stay 'focused' and not distracted.

Detach yourself 'emotionally' from the game and always maintain a calm & cool demeanor. Emotions can cause bad decisions. When you take your emotions out of your game, other player's emotions become much clearer giving you an insightful advantage.

Wally

I plan to turn 100€ into 1200€ wish me luck