Why do you play Poker?

[manzanillo53]

Very good post, I like the challenge of poker, pitting wits against other players. I fall short most of the time and that is why I am on CC, to learn.

 

[seraxel]

I enjoy having something that you can study and practice at and improve over time. Having a hobby that pays you back along the way as you improve is a nice perk.

 

[poxerator78]

I am learning to play poker, although I have been playing for many years, but I haven’t learned, I don’t have enough patience and discipline, but this year my goal is to learn how to play like a professional, to force myself to do analyzes and conclusions from my sessions, and not stupidly skate sessions, I will learn to be an analyst to do everything right and at a long distance I will go into positive even if there are bet-beats, how can I do without them

 

[elJenio8]

Its a nice game, i play because you can make even a millon xs on winnings.

From 1x to 1millonx, dreams like that few games only can do it

 

[Panda19977]

Fun

 

[WaumpataMaikaefer]

I play for fun and some few winnings.

 

[VanAlves]

Good


I like poker because it's a game that makes me think and feel different emotions. I feel good when I'm playing even better because I can earn some Dollars

 

[danydidi]

It's in my blood .addiction , sport ,challenge

 

[mushthebush]

Easy, to put your money into better investments. That's why you give it to me all the time right? Cause you trust me.

Thought that was funny, don't know why.

I play poker because I am useless at following orders, instructions and dealing with other humans. I do not take shit from everyone. I do not accept lack of respect. So, I cannot hold a job for longer than a few hours. And I gotta pay my rent and give my family a great life somehow or die trying.

 

[Hsac]

I like to play games, and I love to win. Poker is a game where you have a big influence on the chance to win, and if you love to optimize your chances, then it is the perfect game for you.

How do you then maximize your chances to win?

First you have to win more than the casino charge.

Rake:
You can't beat the rake, but you can play in the casino with the lowest rake.
One example is playing 1/2c cash games where the rake vaeies from 3,5 % to 5 %.
Over time you can save a lot of rake playing on a casino with 3,5% compared to 5%

Reward systems.
The rake can also be reduced by the reward system offered by most casinos.
And now it gets difficult to predict the value.
Many rewards are more a lotery ticket than a reward, and I don't like lotery tickets.
Reward systems often try to motivate you to play more, so be carefull not to fall in that trap.

Freerolls:
Playing the freerolls offered by the casino can contribute to the chance of beeing a winning player, so use that opportunity.

The way you play:
Most important is the way you play.
Only play good hands
Position is important, late position give you more info on your opponents, early position gives you less information.
Respect the value of your hand and don't take more chances than the value of your hand.

This seems like an extremely oversimplification of how to win at poker. There are many strategies out there. If this one works for you, then good luck. Personally, in no limit, I try to respect the value of what I think my opponent's hand is. In limit, which I seldom play anymore, I respect the value of my own hand.

 

[gallora]

At first it was interesting what it is.
Then just out of habit.

 

[sherzodhoja]

Because I just like this game so

 

[Nusya]

I'm just killing time.

 

[IKE390]

I play because it is a game that requires reasoning and strategy and a little luck. I have a lot of fun playing.

 

[Gallarado777]

I play poker to earn big money and live beautifully and richly

 

[dreamer13]

One motive is money. Dynamic and not very difficult, the game allows you to quickly and without much difficulty get the amount of money. The modern poker industry can allow a person who has caught luck by the tail to live comfortably on the money received or even on interest from winnings.

 

[NotADonk]

I like to play games, and I love to win. Poker is a game where you have a big influence on the chance to win, and if you love to optimize your chances, then it is the perfect game for you.

How do you then maximize your chances to win?

First you have to win more than the casino charge.

Rake:
You can't beat the rake, but you can play in the casino with the lowest rake.
One example is playing 1/2c cash games where the rake vaeies from 3,5 % to 5 %.
Over time you can save a lot of rake playing on a casino with 3,5% compared to 5%

Reward systems.
The rake can also be reduced by the reward system offered by most casinos.
And now it gets difficult to predict the value.
Many rewards are more a lotery ticket than a reward, and I don't like lotery tickets.
Reward systems often try to motivate you to play more, so be carefull not to fall in that trap.

Freerolls:
Playing the freerolls offered by the casino can contribute to the chance of beeing a winning player, so use that opportunity.

The way you play:
Most important is the way you play.
Only play good hands
Position is important, late position give you more info on your opponents, early position gives you less information.
Respect the value of your hand and don't take more chances than the value of your hand.

I play for fun and to win a little money, although I only make about $50 a month there is always the chance of a big win when I win a ticket to a big tournament.

 

[Pindiez]

I play poker because I love it. Poker is my hobby and I like play it 😀

 

[Mihail Grinvich]

I like to play poker for several reasons: first, playing poker develops logic and planning of certain strategies; secondly, the ability to win a certain amount of money; thirdly, poker is a good entertainment.

 

[mtmigmike]

I play poker because I want to make money, if poker couldn't make money I wouldn't play it

 

[Shooter74]

Poker is only a hobby for me....however, i love it...

 

[Pavel1203733]

It's interestig and it makes me feel different bright emotions during the game.

 

[Rijckenborg]

I play poker mainly as an hobby. I play mostly freeroll so without cardschat, I think that I will stop to play poker.
It is great that I can win some cash doing a hobby.

 

[nelomec]

I play poker becouse i love it, and i can earn money with that.

 

[w1nn1epo0h]

poker is my hobby