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I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
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darkseed wrote: I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]I'm playing for relaxation; to exercise my competitive side; to try to solve the puzzle that is poker in it's various forms; and when it works out, make a little bit of money here and there. . .[/FONT]
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SycoSteve wrote: I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
[FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]I'm playing for relaxation; to exercise my competitive side; to try to solve the puzzle that is poker in it's various forms; and when it works out, make a little bit of money here and there. . .[/FONT]
I'm playing for the "gaming"....better than chess and any other strategy game I have played.
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greywind050 wrote: I'm playing for the "gaming"....better than chess and any other strategy game I have played.
Poker can be both exhilerating and completely frustrating. It is challenging, and that is why I play. I love competition and on line poker gives me an easy, inexpensive way to compete. If I'm moderately successful, some financial reward as well. People spend enormous sums on recreation, I don't have to. Even when I have little money to spare I can always find plenty of free action and have played for months with nothing but freerolls or playchips.
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darkseed wrote: I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
It's enjoyable and it passes time.
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rcbstuff wrote: It's enjoyable and it passes time.
I play for money. I play for the minimal risk and huge return offered by something like the 3.40 r/a on pokerstars.
Or a sattelite to a shot at the sunday mil.

I might sound shallow or cynical but wth, at least i'm honest.
I'm a man of small means and long ambition.
Half my employment history can be classified as 'self-employment'.
In other words no 401k, no retirement fund. No savings.
The only way i'm going to retire before I die is lottery or poker.
I dunno, at least it feels that way.

Maybe at heart I'm lazy, and abstract.
The thought of grinding out a living 6 hours a day 4 days a week playing 3/6 nlh on my arse in my undies sure does appeal to me.
Thats why I play, or at least it sounds good.

Oh, 'n i'm too cheap to gamble so lotterys out.
heh,
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darkseed wrote: I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
I enjoy the game, the possibility of winning extra $ and helps me destress.
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darkseed wrote: I'm in the process of reading couple of poker books that look more into the mental side of the game (I m having probs with myself) and one of the questions posed in one of the books was "Why do you play poker" and I was just curious as to what you good folks would say to this question.

For me its the money, competition and social side (mainly live).
I play for the competition and to try something new. A lot more luck involved than backgammon, but it's less demanding on my hands.
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MHect wrote: I play for the competition and to try something new. A lot more luck involved than backgammon, but it's less demanding on my hands.
The excitment gets me going I like to play holdem at home too with family and friends .I am disabled so there are only a few things I can do and enjoy. we have been playing poker since 2002 well good luck too you all

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if you see us on dont kill us we are not that good lol:1orglaugh:dirol
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summerspapa wrote: The excitment gets me going I like to play holdem at home too with family and friends .I am disabled so there are only a few things I can do and enjoy. we have been playing poker since 2002 well good luck too you all

ftp summerspapa = John

ftp summersmom9 = kathy

if you see us on dont kill us we are not that good lol:1orglaugh:dirol
For enjoyment, its a hobby that you also can win cash at:thumbsup
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