It certainly is. I always play in the hope that someday I'll win a promotion or get to a final table and win a good seat, if that happens it's much easier to keep.
Ya its fun even as of 2017 playing as a rec. I have done some 0 to whatever challenges and Im currently doing another one. Im at $17.42 already after one week.
I do not understand the question. Why do not you play an interesting game. This distracted from the daily hassles and worries, relax, communicate with interesting people, get game experience. Certainly worth playing poker.
Is it worth if u play for having some fun instead of thinking about cash. Thats my theory im not saying its the best but it helps me to keep up in this bussines since 2013