Tadi
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I started playing poker with friends and acquaintances, and then I set out to try my hand at online poker.
Lena M
Legend
Loyaler
Hello.
I often watched my colleague play at work and eventually became interested in poker myself. More than 5 years have passed and now poker is my favorite pastime.
Quaresma
Enthusiast
Silver Level
At first it was a hobby. I played recreationally without worrying about my bankroll and the tournaments I played. Gradually, I began to understand the nuances of the game and the possibilities it offers. I understood that it was necessary to study and have a consistent volume of games to be profitable in the long run. After I understood that, I started to have poker as a profession.
manzanillo53
Legend
Platinum Level
Because my GF always played the slots, which I never do. So one I sat down at a table and won 700 in an hour and I have never looked Back. And I have nevr gone below my initial my original 700 winnings. Close a few times but never below.
fryderyk
Rock Star
Platinum Level
For fun and as it happens in life, fun turned into a hobby. Which also gives fun but also satisfaction from the game. But in fact, it's been a long time from the first adventures with cards as a kid to playing online.
nelomec
Rock Star
Bronze Level
i started for money of course, but than, when i was more deep inpoker, i start love all the good things that came with poker, the action, the players, the variency, the frustation, the knowledge , everythink.
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mara2259
Visionary
Bronze Level
Because I didn't find a better way to fill the time between sleep and idleness. Silence, a cigarette, various drinks - complete relaxation. One downside is bad personalities spoiling the mood with their bet beats on the river.
manzanillo53
Legend
Platinum Level
I started because I was tired of just walking around the casino while my GF played the slots. so one day I sat down at a poker table and walk away up over $200 and have not looked back.
Pokerpoet2
Legend
Loyaler
I have been playing Card and Board games all my life, I could set up a chess board by the time I could walk, Wooden jigsaws were so easy I did them face down since I was 5 years old.
Playing Blackjack before I went to school, so that I could count and add up before the other kids, and when I was almost old enough to enter Pubs legally I could play most Pub games involving Cards and Dominoes.
Poker was just a natural progression, the only thing was I didn't like to gamble, I did, I will admit it, I just didn't enjoy losing money, so given the chance to play on-line for free was a blessing for me.
Playing games as kids, there is only one thing you aimed for and that was the Win! No money involved, just the feeling of success when you were the best on the day, Something you could brag and boast about for the rest of the day,
Poker is no different, and playing for free gives you a great feeling when you finish in 1st place, regardless that no money is involved, you can play on Facebook Apps, and other game sites for points as prize's, and they are a great way to take baby steps in the game,
You only have to remember that when money becomes a factor the game suddenly changes, it becomes more serious, and you have to change your playing style and skills to advance in the game, but the only way to learn, is to play and lose, so that you learn from your mistakes.
Playing Blackjack before I went to school, so that I could count and add up before the other kids, and when I was almost old enough to enter Pubs legally I could play most Pub games involving Cards and Dominoes.
Poker was just a natural progression, the only thing was I didn't like to gamble, I did, I will admit it, I just didn't enjoy losing money, so given the chance to play on-line for free was a blessing for me.
Playing games as kids, there is only one thing you aimed for and that was the Win! No money involved, just the feeling of success when you were the best on the day, Something you could brag and boast about for the rest of the day,
Poker is no different, and playing for free gives you a great feeling when you finish in 1st place, regardless that no money is involved, you can play on Facebook Apps, and other game sites for points as prize's, and they are a great way to take baby steps in the game,
You only have to remember that when money becomes a factor the game suddenly changes, it becomes more serious, and you have to change your playing style and skills to advance in the game, but the only way to learn, is to play and lose, so that you learn from your mistakes.
Mortis
The Saurus
Loyaler
My grandpa taught me how to play when I was really little, and played it with friends from school and such, using snacks as chips. But it wasn't until 2006 that I really got into poker. I didn't keep up with the poker world until my then roommate, who has big into poker, wanted to teach me Texas Hold 'Em. I passed on it for months, but he was persistent. So, I finally caved and said, "ok." He showed me strategies and such for about 3 months. Then I played in my first tournament - a free bar tournament, and ended up winning it with about 30 people in it. Won $20 and a poker set. I've been hooked every since.