Why is poker the most popular card game why is it so addicting to people it seems like a simple game but what is its interest hidden in?

it is popular because its a simple card game that we can still win money by being lucky at the right moment, even if we dont know how to play well enough

For me, it's the adventure. Each game, each day, each second is different, each time.

Probably because it doesnt matter where you are from etc poker is easy to learn easy to play (basic) and it's fun to play online or live with friends

I think it's because it's a fun card game, easy to learn and, if you win, you can win money playing.

The allure of NL Holdem is that bad players can get lucky and think they know what they're doing but in reality, they are clueless. They can also get a emotional attachment to the game like "I can't believe I lost or won with that hand" or "I can't believe I went that deep in a tourn after playing for 6 months".

So in the short run, the novice player can enjoy success here and there, folks can develop an emotional attachment to the game making them want to keep coming back and you'll find if you play live that a lot of folks use the poker table as a place to go hang out, socialize and enjoy the company of folks. So the game fulfills a lot of folks wants and it can just be fun at the same time.

I believe that poker is popular because it gives you the opportunity to show your skills as a strategist, get additional income, cultivates patience and encourages development.

My theory is that on a subconscious level, the human mind is overwhelmed by the fact that you could get stinking rich by only holding cards and moving plastic discs around (or clicking a few buttons on a computer screen); therefore most players view it as a really smart and easy way to acquire wealth. That hope, I think, is the driving force behind the popularity of this game.

Simple , it all about money.

Some people like to feel like a sportsman.

Hello to all!
For me personally, these are two factors, adrenaline and excitement.

Poker is interesting to people. This is a good game. Poker is diverse. Yes. You can win real money in poker. This is excitement

I think poker is interesting to people because it seems to be very easy to learn and you can make money! But it's actually not as easy as people think! People also like to compete and prove that they are better than others, and poker gives such an opportunity, plus it will be popularized a lot! This is my personal opinion, please do not judge strictly! Good luck to everyone at the tables!

It is not addictive, if someone becomes addicted to this game it is because they cannot control their impulses. Regarding the popularity of the game, it is due to the publicity it has received thanks to the movies and the professional athletes that influence it, such as Neymar Jr, among others.

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The interest is in pleasure. Poker is a game for adequate people that is just fun. Nothing more is needed.

one word ... money

I think that poker is popular for everyone in their own way, some are attracted by money, others by the realization of their insane abilities, but for someone, it gives fun, well, if you combine all this in one person, you get a professional poker

Originally Posted by Luka22guro

Why is poker the most popular card game why is it so addicting to people it seems like a simple game but what is its interest hidden in?

Here in Brasil its not that popular, its hard to meet people and make a table to play some nights. Here a popular game is called "truco", easy to find 4 people and start playing any kind of meeting.

Poker belongs to gambling, and like all gambling games, this game is very popular, and I think that popularity is also in the fact that it is a simple and at the same time not interesting game, to get to the core of an opponent, to understand what kind of card he has, so poker so popular

popular because gambling is addictive

I think it is popular because it is easy to learn and it has a bit of everything. It involves strategy, skill, luck, math and psychology. For beginners it looks more exciting than chess and you can play with a lot of friends and people. Plus you can play for money.

Looks simple. exiting, unpredictable.

Even if you make the worst possible heads up play of shoving all in preflop with 2,3 off suit into different off suit AA, you still have a 12-13% of winning. I might be off a bit on %.

The interest is the money. Lots of people are thinking, that they can be successful in poker and one day they will win lots of money.
Usually lots of them just realize in one moment, that this game is not so easy and you really need to have a huge experience to be able to have a chance for a big cash.
Also, poker is a very lazy game. It,s not so hard at all to seat in your chair and click on your mouse.

It's like in sports, when you win, you experience deep spiritual satisfaction, that's why you want to play and win again and again.

1) because absolutely anyone can learn to play poker.
2) because people themselves are gambling. There is a money - there are people.

Because of money,poker is simple card game and you can win some money

possibly excitement + illusion of big easy money

Kozong has it right:

At it's core, the game is very simple, and above the core, most variations are pretty simple.
There is also the opportunity to win money.

It also gives us an opportunity to prove that we are smarter than everyone else who plays it, and that we can outwit them.

It's also fun.

I've been playing for years, and years, and years, and am still working at it.

Because the Illuminati decided so.

The thrill of playing poker is pretty incredible…. It is addictive for sure… poker conjures up many emotions throughout the game….it consists elements of excitement, anticipation, fear, intrigue, curiosity and ultimately the dopamine release when you win!! Feels good to win and win more often…. Give me more!!

With Poker being so fun and addictive and all, it's a wonder it hasn't been prohibited yet. Oh, wait ...

because of the competition, we love to win and we can win free money from nothing that's is why it's so popular

everyone can get lucky

first of all, poker is popular thanks to advertising, films, and attractive prize money!!

Because of the opportunity to change your life in one moment.

I think poker is one of the most popular online entertainments in modern history. In my opinion, the most pleasant thing about poker is victory, thanks to skills and experience, and this is what attracts players.

I still don't consider poker that popular, but I think in the future, if we continue to invest in more regional promotions and tournaments, it could expand more quickly.

The whole reason is related to the fact that poker is tied to money and the excitement of winning money attracts many. It seems to them that it is quite easy to win money and thus they play in the hope of winning.

Why is poker so popular?




I was actually thinking about this very recently and I have come to the conclusion that Chris Moneymaker could be the single most influential variable when it comes to poker's popularity. I know that for me personally, his takedown of the WSOP main event was truly epic and influenced my interest in poker. When you talk about the "American Dream" as it's presented to the masses, the world had the chance to witness an underdog make it happen. His story is amazing and I can relate on a more personal level because I was a CPA in public accounting firm in my former life. It's a great profession to make a good living but the work can be cruel and brutal at times. To me, Chris is a living legend.

Theres financial benefits, fun, competition, status, you name it - poker got many elements that make the game so much popular

If it's that addictive and passionate, it's adrenaline. It makes me feel that each game is a world championship!!!

Poker is so popular because it's a social activity. Unlike many other games of chance, you play poker with other people... This fact makes poker a perfect game for friends and tournaments. That's precisely why many people often play poker at their homes with friends or family and why so many tournaments exist.
Poker tournaments are also have some of the biggest prize pools — largely thanks to their huge viewership, which gets them lots of high-profile sponsors. For example, the World Series of Poker’s prize pool is about $1.5 million.


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Originally Posted by kozong

it is popular because its a simple card game that we can still win money by being lucky at the right moment, even if we dont know how to play well enough

how people are gambling and like to try their luck and in poker it's half the battle

why not, it's such a beautiful and complex game at the same time ... it puts your brain to work

Poker's popularity is tied to the tradition of serving cubes of cheddar cheese and pineapple chunks on cocktail sticks at the halfway stage of play.

I agree that poker is popular, but there is also a lot of prejudice against the game, especially from people who don't know the rules and how to play. There are uninformed people who think that playing poker is a misdemeanor.

For me it’s the combination of playing the best cardgame challenging with people all over the world with the chance to win extra money

I think the thrill of playing and winning is the draw. amassing chips feels good, and winning money helps too. But like no other game, there is the bluffing element that intrigues most.

It's popular like any other game and less .football tennis ...are more popular, but mayse cause you like it you see it popular