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TCHUCO2005
Visionary
Man, addicted is a very difficult word to use with poker, I think we should use the word passionate, that would be more viable, as we have the opportunity to play as a hobby, which is my case, as I have a job and I have no pretensions. of playing professionally, of course winning tournaments is great....but that's not all.
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Medina
Rock Star
I don’t have any poker addicts in my family. I don't consider myself a poker addict. Many times i can’t wait for the session to end, either because i’m tired or because i want to do something else.
I'm sure poker addicts aren't like that
I'm sure poker addicts aren't like that
YuriSLopes
Rock Star
That's a good thread actually.
I know pokerstars even has a branch related to it. So I went on a research about it to figure if I'm really a Poker addict.
And I found a website that enlists 14 qualities of a poker addict that are:
https://www.gamesver.com/14-signs-youre-addicted-to-poker-do-you-have-an-issue/
So based on my research I'm not an addict but I'm studying and practicing daily. It's been a year that I decided to learn about the game and be profitable. At first I've lost a little sum playing 0.2NL 6max and tourneys but that was in the beginning of it. More than a year ago. It was money I could loose, a very small sum (U$ 71.59 to be precise).
I've invested in tools mostly, PT4 and Flopzilla.
Right now I'm daily studying free poker courses online and participating in freerolls.
I love the game and I'm studying it a lot.
But I'm not addicted.
I know pokerstars even has a branch related to it. So I went on a research about it to figure if I'm really a Poker addict.
And I found a website that enlists 14 qualities of a poker addict that are:
- Using money you can’t afford to lose,
- Borrowing money,
- Selling personal possessions,
- Stealing from loved ones,
- Chasing losses desperately,
- Missing out on time with loved ones,
- Playing until you have nothing left,
- Secretive about your Poker playing,
- Defensive about how much you play,
- Obsessing about the next game,
- Experiencing problems at work and in relationships,
- Increasing your bets each game,
- Experiencing extreme emotions to losing,
- Just unable to stop.
https://www.gamesver.com/14-signs-youre-addicted-to-poker-do-you-have-an-issue/
So based on my research I'm not an addict but I'm studying and practicing daily. It's been a year that I decided to learn about the game and be profitable. At first I've lost a little sum playing 0.2NL 6max and tourneys but that was in the beginning of it. More than a year ago. It was money I could loose, a very small sum (U$ 71.59 to be precise).
I've invested in tools mostly, PT4 and Flopzilla.
Right now I'm daily studying free poker courses online and participating in freerolls.
I love the game and I'm studying it a lot.
But I'm not addicted.
azforlife
Legend
I was addicted, broke it off, became addicted again, still sort of addicted but when you get better in the game & better brm, it's not as "exciting" per se so the more serious I take it, the less I play in a day, if that makes sense?
I'm addicted to poker for life, just not the degen life, that part sucks
I'm addicted to poker for life, just not the degen life, that part sucks
azforlife
Legend
Is it though? No one really notices your body changing, while your word's crumbling insideWell it’s better then being addicted to crack!
balo
Legend
Loyaler
If a person ask me that question my reply will be: How much time do you spend looking down on that phone every day to chat, watch videoclips or play games? 5 hours ? 10 hours?
Because that's what most people do these days. They are addicted to their phones.
I only play poker 2-3 hours daily, can take a break anytime.
Because that's what most people do these days. They are addicted to their phones.
I only play poker 2-3 hours daily, can take a break anytime.
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La reytor
Enthusiast
I live from poker and sometimes I have crossed the line, I have run out of funds I have had to start from scratch playing free tournaments or sometimes I have had to pawn my precious watch that thanks I have recovered it and I have not lost it and I had some falls but I got up and my wife does not like that I dedicate myself to this but the situation in my country is on the ground and getting a job is very difficult playing poker has changed my life and I have been able to buy many things and it has allowed me to travel, What with a worker's salary I would not have been able to do it now I am trying to study in forums and on social networks since I make many mistakes and very often and I always try to drink I take advantage of the situation now I play free tournaments and only Saturdays and Sundays I play low tournaments and events maximum $ 22
