You can still gamble in freerolls.Well then if you play freerolls., then it isn't gambling. And if you play with your winnings it is not gambling either because you did not put any money in in the first place !!! What do you think?
Don't they ask you then in return why you even bother to still keep playing?I explain to my family that the online poker game is manipulated so that the owners always make a profit and that the winning players are chosen
Good arguments but, family who are going to buy the above aren't going to be asking questions anyway. Also he already as much as told them he thought they were idiots by claiming poker wasn't gambling.While poker involves elements of chance, it is a game of skill, strategy, and decision-making. The outcome of the game depends on a player's ability to read their opponents, manage their bankroll, and make sound decisions based on the information available to them.
To explain this to your family and friends, you could use the following points:
By explaining these points to your family and friends, you can help them understand that poker is not simply a game of chance, but a game that requires skill, strategy, and decision-making.
- Poker involves skill: Unlike pure gambling games like roulette or slot machines, poker is a game that requires players to make decisions based on their knowledge, experience, and understanding of the game. Skilled players consistently win over time, indicating that skill is the primary factor in determining the outcome of the game.
- Poker is a game of strategy: In poker, players must make decisions based on incomplete information, using their knowledge of the game and their opponents to determine the best course of action. This requires strategic thinking and planning, and is not simply a matter of luck.
- Poker involves risk management: Players must manage their bankroll, make calculated bets, and weigh the potential rewards against the risks. This requires discipline, patience, and a deep understanding of the game.
- Poker is legal: Many jurisdictions around the world recognize poker as a game of skill and have legalized it. This indicates that poker is not simply a form of gambling, but a legitimate game that requires skill and strategy.
Let's be honest, most of the responses in this thread by 'poker forum members' obviously no very little about the game of poker. Explaining to your family (even if they've never played poker in their entire lives) would likely be an easier task than trying to get it through some of the members on here.Let's be honest, it's a game of chance.
I've asked this of other poker players and some have told me not to waste time explaining why strategies win in poker and it's not just dumb luck. Just don't tell me what I do for a living until I get good results.
What do the colleagues think?
You are the type of person which make other, lesser forums the shitpool they are. Please elevate your standard.Let's be honest, most of the responses in this thread by 'poker forum members' obviously no very little about the game of poker. Explaining to your family (even if they've never played poker in their entire lives) would likely be an easier task then trying to get it through some of the dopey dicks on here.