PapaC
Legend
Silver Level
I been playing poker for 13 years, and I've never hit it big. But I really don't care. It's not a job for me. I just try to have fun. But I'm really just learning the game, and as I learn I put those thing into my game, and I'm much better player than I was. So maybe one day I can put more time into it. I think that is the reason I don't win a lot. I just don't put in the time. Don't think I could anyway, because I get tired early. But for my answer. Yes it is worth it.
rock0001
Legend
Bronze Level
yes, specially if you want to win some money and you enjoy playing poker just for fun, otherwise you shouldnt be playing because i dont think its worth it spending so much time in something you dont enjoy doing it.
Jd0ubl3M
Rock Star
Platinum Level
For me its worth playing. I have been playing for almost 10 years and made profit money from online and live that has gotten me stuff than I wouldn't have if I wasn't able to play poker. I remember I got to pay off my truck years back when I cashed out for the first time.
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pokervike
Rock Star
Silver Level
Originally Posted by Lostmyhouse
All those crybabies. Tired of those kinds of threads.
No its not worth it if you start a thread like this. You are clearly not dedicated
I completely disagree with you both.
'Poker, has different goals for different people. I think one of the largest values that us grinders forget to remember is the equity of friendships in the game. That reason alone is reason enough for it's own worth. Monetary value is a different set of goals to achieve from a player. It doesn't have to be everybody's. The thing I think is worth remembering is that poker is always here. You don't have to force any commitments or lose out on something else. When your ready, come back. It's happy to give you a chair.
Enjoy your life, with or without poker, the fact of the matter is.... Poker is nothing if not for the people in it.
All those crybabies. Tired of those kinds of threads.
No its not worth it if you start a thread like this. You are clearly not dedicated
Agree with this guy
I completely disagree with you both.
'Poker, has different goals for different people. I think one of the largest values that us grinders forget to remember is the equity of friendships in the game. That reason alone is reason enough for it's own worth. Monetary value is a different set of goals to achieve from a player. It doesn't have to be everybody's. The thing I think is worth remembering is that poker is always here. You don't have to force any commitments or lose out on something else. When your ready, come back. It's happy to give you a chair.
Enjoy your life, with or without poker, the fact of the matter is.... Poker is nothing if not for the people in it.
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CallmeFloppy
Legend
Bronze Level
I think you need to ask yourself that question. Put the game in perspective for what you are looking to get out of it. Are you looking for entertainment and enjoy yourself at the table, then yes it is. Do you leave the table depressed you missed the money every time?, then no, its not. Are you planning on this being your next get rich quick opportunity? Then no, it won't be. Do you enjoy the strategy of the game and exploring ways to tweak your game, the discipline to work at it and focus on eliminating leaks and the self awareness to find them? Then yes it will be. If you are asking this question though I recommend staying away from the game a while and see if you really have the desire to play.
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ImYD
Rising Star
Silver Level
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sagivifergan
Rising Star
Silver Level
I suggest starting with a small bankroll so you could control ur betting abits. try 20$ on pokerstars you will also get another 20$ for free and some tickets , give it a try
koreano
Enthusiast
Silver Level
You have two options.
1) Take the poker for fun and entertainment, so you can play looser and with no major concerns.
2) Think of poker as a profession and make it their livelihood. In order to choose this topic, need a lot of study, theory, technique, reading and game improvement, and understand and put into practice some concepts of poker.
But I believe that poker is always worth, whether for fun or as profession.
1) Take the poker for fun and entertainment, so you can play looser and with no major concerns.
2) Think of poker as a profession and make it their livelihood. In order to choose this topic, need a lot of study, theory, technique, reading and game improvement, and understand and put into practice some concepts of poker.
But I believe that poker is always worth, whether for fun or as profession.
BiliousBetil
Legend
Silver Level
The late golf instructor Jim Flick said something about golf that equally applies to poker:
"Golf is 90 percent mental, and the other 10 percent is mental too."
Cheers!
VinnyStrat
Visionary
Silver Level
Your question is missing the value. Is it worth "What" to play poker.
Is it worth the time, the money. Apparently for millions of people it is.
Lostmyhouse
Rock Star
Silver Level
The late golf instructor Jim Flick said something about golf that equally applies to poker:
"Golf is 90 percent mental, and the other 10 percent is mental too."
Cheers!
Daniel Negreanu said something about golf and poker, think he said that the mental aspect is same and that he had learnt much from golf when he played poker or if it was the other way around.
I have a other take on this threadmaker, you can actually play poker just for fun, there is actually nothing wrong with that. lol
There is not even anything wrong with playing it for money and still losing. If you enjoy it in any form.
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Frankie40
Enthusiast
Silver Level
I love to play and think it is worth it every day that I have the chance to play. I play live more than online and have done fairly well, but win or lose, i find it to be a great way to pass time. I tend to be a bit ADD so having so much going on at a table is really good for me.
