Why do people play Chess or Monopoly or any other game for that matter? Because it is fun, relaxing interaction between two or more people, Some players think they are going to be great players and win Millions in cash, some do! and I say good luck to them, but you have to remember for every successful millionaire there are millions of others who don't make it rich.
Why do
poker site's offer some great Free-rolls? They certainly are not in the business of giving away huge amounts of money for Free! and the answer is quite simple, they want players to win, Because if you can win a free-roll, surely you can win a big game with a $1,000 buy in? at least that's what they want you to think.
It is never that easy to play at higher levels because you will come up against the Professional players, who will take your cash and the
poker sites get their Free-roll prize money back in Spades! through Rakes and buy-in fees.
For every player like me there are hundreds more that think they are going to make the big time, and for me personally I am happy playing their free-rolls and Micro-stake games for fun. I have spent my whole life chasing money, trying to get a foot up on the ladder and being rich, and in a way I am. I own my own house, and have no Mortgage or Debt, I have a wonderful wife with Children and Grand Children and now Great Grand Children so for me I am the richest man alive!
Money cannot buy you Happiness, You have to earn it!
When the fun Stops, STOP!