How long do you think is appropriate to play poker?

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I have multiple answers.
1. Until bedtime
2. I run out of money
3. I start making bad decisions.
4. I want to eat something.
5. My wife says it's time to leave.
6 so my answer is: It depends.
 
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If the player is a professional, then I think the gaming session should last at least 8 hours, and this should be 5-6 days a week. And if the player is an amateur, then everyone should choose for themselves. I am currently an amateur, and I can play for 3-4 hours a day, and about a week ago my gaming session lasted 12 hours. Now I don't play at all, I decided to take a break and do other things. It all depends on what goal the player sets for himself and what he wants to achieve in the field of poker.
 
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Okay that's a good list you got there Jim but only #5 would apply to me you know that old saying happy wife happy life :rolleyes:.
 
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Time is irrelevant, if you're having fun, focused and in a positive mood, play on.
 
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To play in the tournament, you need to count on 6-10 hours, it all depends on the level of play and luck on this day, and if it's a hobby, then 3 hours a day is not bad
 
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I think per sesion îs ok 2-3 hours and if you are lucky and have a deep run... jow long can ypu play 🤪😂
 
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I believe that a session should last a minimum of 8 hours, unless you have had a bad streak and then you do have to rest.
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Everyone has their own schedule. I play poker in the evenings after work. I play for 4-5 hours on average. Sometimes on weekends I play for 6-8 hours. For me, poker is primarily a hobby, so I play when I have free time and a good mood.
Good luck
 
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From one to many, depending on the duration of the tournament. Cash, from 1 to 8 or little more.
 
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I think most of us agree that a poker session should be 6 to 8 hours.
 
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I think a good session should last like 8h and if you're really deep in a tournament it should last like 12h
 
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I think that the time you can play depends on the person and the free time that you can dedicate to play, for me is only about 3hours per day
 
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Since I am an MTT player with a small bankroll, my session lasts until the last hand, and when it comes - after half an hour or 9 hours, the poker gods and lady fortune decide. :D:D
 
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Hi, I usually play 4 hours at the weekend. But I think if you play everyday you should play certain time in the morning take a break and play again in the afternoon o night in the same way 3 o 4 hours.
 
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I consider between 3 to 4 hours, taking breaks every hour
 
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Appropriate time to play is an interesting question. It really would depend on what you are looking to do in poker. Many days i play 3 to 4 hours at most if I go deeper and maybe win a small tournament. I am also just playing for the enjoyment of the game. There are days I have played just 10 minutes and was knocked out of a tournament of just not feeling it when playing cash games.
 
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2 hours is long enough for me for sure
 
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as long as you are still feeling good, if you are 8 hours into a tournament and you are fine then everything is ok but if you are only 1 hour playing and you are having a bad day it is time to stop
 
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you can play poker all the time if i didn't have to sleep i would play it 24/7
 
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On good days, as much as you want.
 
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it all depends on you and your condition, I don’t like long sessions, but sometimes I play
 
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on weekdays I play fewer tournaments and less time and on weekends I regularly have 8+ hours.
 
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For me the most comfortable is 4 to 5 hours a day.
 
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never play poker if u have oportunity to really do something with your life, poker is most a waste of time that the minority wins playing it
 
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