I always want to play to win, but there are times when just participating I am already satisfied.

I think that it can be both a job and a hobby, you need to use the brain, then you can call it mental work.

I genuinely love playing Poker,,,,the $$$ is a bonus.

I completely agree.

Anyone who plays poker is by nature competitive and likely wants to improve their game - that's why we all have arrived on this forums. So, in one sense we all aim for the win.

That said, I am happy to make it past the bubble, to reach a final table let alone win a tourney. I can take great delight in playing one hand really well and I think this shows (hopefully) I have a healthy attitude to the game.

What attracted me to poker (a game which came at me in a circuitous manner) was the mental aspect of the game - how people weathered the inevitable ups and downs, the bad beats whilst playing correctly. That fascinated me above all else and I thought was by definition a 'life lesson'.

Even though many times people have not believed me on this, money or any financial gain was a secondary issue to me when I first became hooked on poker. Yes, my thinking has developed and evolved but at core, it's still 'the love of the game'.

Ea a hobby for me, but if I can earn some money, is double reward, because I enjoy playing and earn some money at the same time.

When I first started playing poker it was the win in this game. It was very important to me that I really liked poker and during the course I was not so worried about winning but why poker offers me, the feeling of good, of pleasure, I can say that it is like a hobby. As for the money right now after a few years of playing poker I can say that they are not winning but not losing. I learned to enjoy when I win and to accept when I lose. If I didn't see things like that maybe it would become a monotony ...

Of course, the most important thing in this game is a victory, but I get pleasure from when I play properly and follow my own strategy.

Hi.
For me, poker is a hobby. But I hope that in the future, thanks to poker, I will be able to make regular profits. Right now I am trying to build a bankroll, gain experience, refine my skills and just enjoy the game.
Good luck.

my main goal is always to have fun, i play much better and less stressed, of course, my target as everybody else is getting deep in any tournament. but i notice when i get obsessive with only get the money does not work well

Hello.
First of all, I play for my own pleasure. Of course, sometimes the game can generate significant profits, but for me it is a hobby.

Its a hobby for me... winning is just a bonus.

I think most of us would make more money collecting trash cans XD. It has to be a hobby.

I play poker because it is something that I am passionate about, besides being able to add dollars and have an extra cash inflow.

For me, this is a game and one more plus here you can earn.

for me it's both. it's a hobby because i make money and i like to win. i'm literally always multi tasking while playing a couple tables. i can't just solely focus on poker unless it's a live game. i think if i shifted my focus to poker, i can do well at the higher non micro levels, but right now i'm completely happy with my success

For me, playing poker is an opportunity to have fun. Sometimes I manage to win some money, but it is more like an exception than the rule.

I always play poker to win but I always enjoy play poker so its my hobby too..

Playing poker is my hobby and money is a bonus

In my case, poker is a favorite hobby. Poker is not profitable for me at the moment, but I hope that in the future it will change and poker can make a profit for me.

I play hobby but of course making money is great, but I don't have a study discipline that makes me make a lot of money.

Originally Posted by Mike_Vince

I think most of us would make more money collecting trash cans XD. It has to be a hobby.

Pretty realistic look I think so too. And Yes for me it's still a hobby

I play poker for fun. I'm having a great time. It's exciting and interesting. Dilute life a little excitement. It becomes a little more fun to live.

For some, this game is a hobby, and someone would like to earn money on it, if his health allows. I'm glad that there are a lot of players with different interests in poker, and let all this remain for fun. I love fun players.

I think that very few are able to make money with this game. For me, this game is a hobby.

I like the game itself, but having fun and getting some money is doubly nice.

For me as recreational player poker is hobby and i play for fun but of course i am happy when i win some money.

Definitely I am only playing to win. I get pissed off if I lose a game of Monopoly. So if I lose in a poker game with money on the line I am going full Phil Hellmuth!

I play poker to win money !!

I have a dream of playing poker for a living, but currently only play out of enjoyment. I don't do things I know I should do simply because I enjoy breaking those rules more. But I know that if one day I were to become a serious player then I would have to completely overhaul my approach. Until then, I'm still hoping I can luck my way into big successes.

Originally Posted by rfbh54

I think that it can be both a job and a hobby, you need to use the brain, then you can call it mental work.

least 50% job but 100% hobby

Hi mate.It´s a hobby but thanks to poker I can earn extra money and have fun.

I mean, do it as a hobby, but try to do your best and learn and eventually you can make a little money

For me it's a hobby, becaus I like the competition in general. But of course I wanna win (something)

Originally Posted by jfofla

I always want to play to win, but there are times when just participating I am already satisfied.

I think that both options will be appropriate here, I play poker for fun, but when you win money, it brings even more fun

Poker is funiest when I win.

If you dont want to win,, dont play

Poker it's not hobby ..If you lose your money it's good to delete your account ..play for win.. if you don't have SKILLS to play just play for fun with no real money ..for me it's a way to make some money

As in any business, it is good to combine business with pleasure, I think that when you start your way in poker it is a hobby, as soon as the results appear on an ongoing basis it becomes also a means of earning.

Poker for me is a hobby, I don't play so much to be more than that, but one day I will focus more on this hobby because maybe who knows I will end up playing in Las Vegas or Paris, but until then keep dreaming )

I think its a hobby that make's u money

it need to be both in order to have a nice experience. my opinion! but theres lots of guys that see poker as a hobby only and theres even more who treat poker as a job i guess

and some gift for the holidays

For me, poker is two in one, interest and hobby.

Poker for me started as a Friday or a Saturday night of fun with friends now that i play more and have won some $$ at it i would say it's a little more than a hobby

The Riff_Raff

I think the majority doesn't make a living playing poker. So maybe it's a bit more than just a hobby, like a real passion

If you want to living from poker ,you must have iron discplin,but nobody cant guaranted win.Card is card, and best is to have fun and low money, if poker player isnt your job.

Personally I think I am an average player, I have hit the final table a few times in MTT events and cashed out,but to be honest not winning much.
I once played on a site that offered a £10 freeroll every night and there was usually only 20 to 30 players and it got a bit embarrassing hitting final table every night.
I actually ran up £150 over a couple of weeks and then started playing on another site that paid out tourney points that you could trade in for cash but they were bigger tourneys and I enjoy the challenge.
I eventually ran up around £160 on this other site but thought I was getting better rewards in the £10 freerolls so went back to the first only to find they had stopped the poker site and had concentrated on sports betting.
I eventually got the cash paid into my bank account, because I explained that although I enjoy the game of poker, I do not like to gamble especially if I am betting on another person or teams performance.
If I fall at the first hand in poker I only have myself to blame, If a football team failed I would be cursing the whole Team

It ’s best to win money by participating in the game. If you ca n’t win, enjoy the fun of the game itself. If you are not a professional player,

Well to win of course but I also enjoy the game . Wouldnt be playing it if i didnt .

Definitely a bit of both