So why do you play poker

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What makes me so happy to play poker? For some, it is a feeling that it is a form of competition that is played on equal terms. for me, poker is a game of skill, luck and tactics. This fact speaks to me. So why do you play poker /?
 
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I love the game. Played a few variations of it ever since I was a kid and started playing holdem about 10 years ago. I wanted to become better at the game so I've put alot of time and study into the game and certainly bettered myself.

My first goal was to solidify myself as a winning player - I feel I have accomplished that. Next it will be time to set a new goal! Which will likely be turn my love for poker into a profitable recreational side hustle. I enjoy trying to help others and am currently coaching 2 people. I hope to see them succeed as well.

Direct answer - I play because I love the game and I like to earn money doing sosomething I enjoy.
 
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I used to mainly play for fun, no BRM just register and play to MTTs that I like the look of.

Starting soon I am going to start playing with a BRM and set myself a challenge, which will also be a reason to play.
 
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I also think that poker is a game of strategy and tactics, but for the most part, poker is a hobby for me. I play not for the money, but for the pleasure I get from the game process.
 
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I play to forget.

No seriously for fun.

Playing for money online gets harder every year over the lowest levels (and due to the small buy-ins a high rake it can be hard even there) . Live is still soft of course but it takes a lot of time and preparation so it is no option for steady money if you don't live close to a casino/home game).
 
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fun, distraction, multitasking, making $0.50 per hour playing microstakes don/sngs/mtts, keeping my mind sharp
 
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fun, and learning, its a real atractive game because its not only a "luck game", there is study, and strategy! i love it!
 
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for me poker is a rest at the end of the day, an interesting kind of brain activity
 
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It takes the edge off a bit. The thrill of winning helps.
 
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Sitting at the poker table conversing with strangers has a strong appeal to many people, myself included.
 
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this is the only type of income where you can get rich. the country where I live quickly rolls down. so I hope that someday I will win $ 50 thousand:rolleyes:
 
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What makes me so happy to play poker? For some, it is a feeling that it is a form of competition that is played on equal terms. for me, poker is a game of skill, luck and tactics. This fact speaks to me. So why do you play poker /?
I loved mathematics from school, now sometimes it’s a plus to my main income! I like tournament poker more because of emotions, of course when top1 is more!
 
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One of the strong reasons that make me play poker is competition, making new friends and also money of course. Poker can provide all that, I believe.
 
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I play poker to kill time and stay sane. But perhaps its making me crazy. haha. Its
also good for an adrenaline rush, Im definitely not doing it for a living, thats forsure
 
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What makes me so happy to play poker? For some, it is a feeling that it is a form of competition that is played on equal terms. for me, poker is a game of skill, luck and tactics. This fact speaks to me. So why do you play poker /?
i just relax when playing poker, especially with friends and beer:rock:
 
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unfortunately for me poker is the only way to make some money for a living. physically, I am not able to work since I am disabled. the pension in my country is $ 30. that's how I live.
 
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What makes me so happy to play poker? For some, it is a feeling that it is a form of competition that is played on equal terms. for me, poker is a game of skill, luck and tactics. This fact speaks to me. So why do you play poker /?

Just forgive me, if you don't like my answer.
I play for money. I earn from poker. Not much, but it helps me to handle some of my financial obligations.
I don't think that there is luck involved in poker. I believe poker is a 100% skilled game.
I don't use tools or software. I depend on common sense and work on the situations i face. If in any session, if i lose, i lose due to my faulty decisions or may be i was unable to read the situation properly.
 
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poker is a game that brings pleasure in that it has both a sports part and an intellectual one! every poker nuance is very important!
 
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As a new player, what attracted me to the game in the first place wasn't a dream to make money, it was just for fun. I'm more of a statistics type thinker and this game appeals to that side with chance, luck, percentages and having the skill to think this way on your feet. So for me it's like an intellectual, challenging kind of fun that feels very rewarding when I make the right play.

Another reason is that deceit and lying are things that are frowned upon in society, so having a harmless game that not allows that but also rewards it is also a bit of a thrill.
 
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What makes me so happy to play poker? For some, it is a feeling that it is a form of competition that is played on equal terms. for me, poker is a game of skill, luck and tactics. This fact speaks to me. So why do you play poker /?


"..poker is a game of skill, luck and tactics."
I like that, well put!:driver:
 
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Simply enjoy playing cards. Every since I young it has been fun. Euchre and poker has consumed a lot more time than I'll admit too. All in all, not a bad hobby to hang on too.
 
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fun, distraction, multitasking, making $0.50 per hour playing microstakes don/sngs/mtts, keeping my mind sharp

I'm working my way up too a quarter an hour. Agreeable though, not a bad one to keep the brain muscle pumped.
 
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This is what I often ask myself, i have to think about this for a long time, there are many reasons. I don't know, maybe in a nutshell it's a lifestyle. I think I'll always play poker in some form.
 
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just a hobby and make enough money even though sometimes I'm not lucky ... but I enjoy playing it.
 
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Hello.
I play poker because it gives me pleasure. This game requires patience and logical thinking, and so I believe it is a great exercise for developing strategic and tactical thinking.
 
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