What is the main mistake in poker?

[dreamer13]

Lack of patience and expectation of quick wins and lack of understanding of the nature of variance.

 

[Nintendo]

Playing emotionally I would say is the biggest mistake you can make.

 

[Academico]

Identifying the main mistake in poker can largely depend on the specific game situation and the style of each player. However, a common mistake among novice players is the lack of proper management of their bankroll. Bankroll management involves carefully and strategically managing the money allocated to gambling, avoiding excessive bets that can lead to the loss of funds quickly.

 

[Gallarado777]

I think the biggest mistake many players make is thinking that you can't win money quickly like this in poker. It's a very long game, you need patience so you'll have to work long and hard to get money and controlling emotions is also an important aspect

 

[luckyfish98]

it happened on the first day you pick up your cards and say you're going to play poker

 

[Fushicho]

The main mistake people make is playing suited cards. It makes a difference 1 in 50 hands.

 

[Lena M]

The biggest mistake in poker is to play it. Happy are those who do not play poker... What do you think?

Happy are those who value what they have. To play or not to play is not an easy question. If you have free time, if you are bored, why not play?

 

[juan1579]

The biggest mistake a player makes is not preparing and improving their game every day.

 

[tony2521]

impatience

 

[RustyRed83]

Not mucking your hand when you know you are beat.

 

[ObbleeXY]

The biggest mistake in poker is to play it. Happy are those who do not play poker... What do you think?

odd comment for a pro-poker site.

For some, that might be true...but for those who aren't gambling addicts, I don't reallyy agree with the sentiment.
I think the biggest mistake in poker is "being unable to fold".
It isn't playing that is expensive, its failing to fold that is costly.

I've derived a lot of joy and excitement from playing poker and after 3 years, I'm probably a little bit ahead when I include the freerolls and CC games. But I usually am not playing many games over $1.10 unless I've won a ticket. Lots of single table 50cent games, 33 cent Sunday storm Satties, Freerolls, the occassional 55cent sattie... I do like the $1.10 knockout game too.

Have been playying of current bankroll for a few months now...and a handful of tickets awaiting to be exchanged for a seat in $109 and a few $11 games.
I think it is a mistake to NOT play poker.

Cheers,
JT

 

[istbno]

The main mistake in poker is often a failure to manage emotions, leading to poor decision-making. Tilt, a state of frustration or anger, can arise from bad beats or losing streaks, impairing judgment. Mitigating this error requires emotional resilience, discipline, and the ability to separate short-term outcomes from long-term strategy. Mastering this mental aspect is as vital as understanding the game itself, ensuring that emotions don't become the main obstacle on the path to poker success.

 

[CataRouillet]

I think bankroll management is a very big mistake that is often made.

 

[Fofa]

The biggest mistake is not having mental control to play it.

 

[TeUnit]

I think the most common mistake in poker is open limping.

The worst mistake in poker is sitter limping.

 

[successlaw]

The biggest mistake is to not care about bankroll management

 

[EnviroOrange]

Be stupid that you will get a lot of money quickly! Poker is hard money and all these fairy tales are for beginners.

People forget that when the cards don't go in your favour you can lose all your money quickly lol

 

[fernandofcp]

The biggest mistake in poker is not putting on the “sandals of humility” and thinking that your hand, when it is very good, will take all the blinds off the table. Poker is strategy. Be very careful and patient when playing.

 

[A kiravio]

I think if you can't play poker for the enjoyment of the game & are solely playing with hopes of winning money, you probably won't last very long.

Personally I would strongly disagree with your statement (imagine that eh? I've been on this forum for 15years, nearly 25,000 posts (lol.. whoa!) and have LOVED playing poker all of this time.

Many days when I play poker, it is as fun, interesting & exciting as it was when I first began to play. And if I feel my interest waning that day... I don't play.

I enjoy 'the game', the strategy involved, the competition and even the excitement that comes along with the nature of the game (variance). It truly is a fantastic game - - the more I learned about it & the more I worked on my game, the more I enjoyed it and was able to see there was a lot more to it than I had at first anticipated.

Congratulations on your persistence and I wish you success and may your persistence be rewarded in a nice way!

 

[AndyFio]

The biggest mistake in poker is starting to play it. Kidding. But seriously, the main mistakes are tilt and ignorance of poker mathematics.

 

[airxlns]

Not focusing, thats the biggest mistake.

 

[ArmiSoo7]

I think the big mistake is to wait for good cards only. No one can win Poker without risk and getting out of comfort zone

 

[jose_saleh]

Youre totally right, if you enjoy it as a hobby, its OK, if not and youre not good enough, then you should stop playing it, its as stressful as any job

 

[Rahatis]

It's the best game ever but at the same time the most stressful.

 

[Rost]

If you thought that you could become happy by playing poker, then this is quite unusual
Poker is just a game that gives us pleasure or just takes up our time. You need to decide for yourself what is more important to you, your enjoyment of the game or the time you spend on the game.