hi...a lot of people play poker.and they play for different reasons.Someone plays to relax, to reset the adrenaline, someone from the habit, many play to have fun.A certain part plays to make money.What category do you belong to??

I play for fun, it's my hobby, but if I'm lucky enough to win some money, I won't mind

I like poker and gives me something to do being retired.

Lots of reasons I play poker as every hand is a new game. I am retired now so poker fills a void in my life with the extra time I now have. Love playing with friends and as well every couple months head up to the casino's for some live action games.

Poker keeps ones mind sharp as mentioned before every hand presents new options and chances to rake in a big pot.

Cheers

Stress relief and calming down from the day would be the #1 reason.

for not seeing anyone after work

I play poker because it is fun and the television program leaves something to be desired.

I play to win and for the rush of winning a big hand . I don't do it too often, but the deeper I go in a tournament the bigger the rush from winning a big hand is. I love that feeling. The downside is the lows of lossing what might have been a big hand. Anyways, I love the game and will always play, win or loose.

I play poker for fun and money. I also play online poker while I listen to music and watch television.

I play so one day I can play WSOP ME!

One day I will get there!

Poker makes me dream, positive!

gl gl gl

sports poker-it's my hobby.I love this game.fun and excitement.

I started playing poker to have a good time and to socialize. But after I got hurt and lost my job I started putting in the time studying and playing to where it's now my sole source of income. So poker like everything in life can evolve in how it plays a part in your life.

Poker is a hobby and a fun for me...

i play every day weekly...

I've always been really into numbers, statistics, and card games. Poker is a great combination and since I learned to play years ago it has became, by far, my favorite card game. There are so many elements to playing good poker.

For me, this is primarily a competition. The most affordable possible. It's nice to win. Excitement. Yes, I think it's sports excitement.

poker is my passion for me is more than just a hobby or entertainment is as I said at the beginning my passion

I play poker because I like the game and I enjoy spending time in this game, and even better when I win somewhere and get extra profit and replenish my bankroll!

i play poker for money but its very great and dificualt game i like thinking about my opponents hand

I play to live. The salary is not enough for all my requests - so I need an additional source of income. For me, it's poker.

Love for the game. Never money though, maybe i should

I’m diving into this game because it’s interesting to me, interesting in that you can earn good money here

I play poker because it gives me pleasure. Of course, I am pleased when I win money, but still, I get more pleasure when I make the right decisions.

I always played poker to make money from the very beginning. This was once I realized that it was a skill game and I would win in the long run if I outplayed my opponents.

Because to be honest, while I do enjoy the strategy and theory behind poker a lot, if I wanted pure mental stimulation, I would actually play chess more often which I feel is a deeper and more complex game. And if I wanted to just relax and unwind, then honestly I enjoy video games more.

So while I guess I do play poker for "fun/strategy" I would be lying if I didn't admit that the profit/money factor is the biggest draw for me. This game has changed my entire life, nuff said

It's a fun and profitable hobby

I started playing porker for fun then I found out and could make money, now in my free time I spend playing

Interest in cards is probably biggest reason. Always enjoyed playing cards my whole life. Hard to get out in the winter as a kid so we played cards.

Hi mate.To be honest,I play poker to earn extra money. and everything is ok because I enjoy the game..

It is a form of distraction and have a good time, someday I do want to be a pro , but in the meantime I enjoy playing from time to time and learn a lot each time.

I play chasing the big win, and I love me some low stakes gambling.

hi everyone .. when I started thinking .. what can I make money. but rather, the players are more attracted by the excitement in the game ... then that each of us sometimes lacks in everyday life .. emotions .. although sad emotions and losing sometimes more often ..it has to start all over again

I play poker because it's such a fun especially when you get big stack and can play aggresive but primarily it's a great fun and when you can win some amount of cash It makes poker the best game on the globe.

I really enjoy the game,,,and to make money at it is a Big Bonus! $$$

For me is a hobby,and not a way to make my earning.

For me, poker is a hobby and I play for fun. I think poker is a great opportunity to get distracted and have fun after a hard day's work.

Hello dear friends! I play poker with the goal of generating additional income, I like poker, in general I study poker. Thanks to CardsChat for the opportunity to learn how to play poker without investing !!!

I play poker because I really like this game. Of all the card games that I played, this game is the most interesting.

For myself, I decided that poker for me is a hobby. I just like to play poker, learn and enjoy the game.

the challenge of beating the game ... as much for the ego boost/sense of self confirmation than the money

I like the game because it makes me think of a strategy to win.
My adrenaline goes up it helps me in my day to day, it helps me stay awake,
and may someday earn me some dollars in the addicting bank account love it.

Well, to the one that interests you: my reason for playing poker is because it seems to me an unexpected and relaxing game ... well, apart from that winning an occasional tournament or game would help me a lot since the economy of my country does not work and any prize boat that I win helps me a lot to survive how is the situation here in Venezuela

How much I play as much and ask myself this question. To say that in this way I relax, so I do not bother in life. From a financial point of view, bankroll is either growing or falling, there is not much progress. Most likely it’s like smoking - there’s no benefit, but you can’t quit.

I am one of those that plays poker to relax after a hard day at work.

Originally Posted by alfiyka

hi...a lot of people play poker.and they play for different reasons.Someone plays to relax, to reset the adrenaline, someone from the habit, many play to have fun.A certain part plays to make money.What category do you belong to??

I play poker to win money, otherwise it would be a gross waste of time as there are more effective ways to achieve what I have quoted in your post.

only for fun))))

Originally Posted by rj_montana

the challenge of beating the game ... as much for the ego boost/sense of self confirmation than the money

Apparently I am not the only one then; especially the first part is true for me. I play this game as a challenge to myself - it is something where I can gauge improvement, but the self confirmation/money are nice to have too.

Because unfortunately I like it, for the money and for the glory.

i love the challenge of getting to the final tables - fulfilling

Excellent way to pass the time and you can make some extra cash.

I play for fun when I have free time. I think poker is a great hobby. In addition, there is always a chance that you will be able to win some money.

I am playing for fun and relax