Do you play for money, fun, or both?

For the rush and the money

I’d say both! I play micro stakes mostly for fun, but I also love the challenge of improving and managing my bankroll over time. Winning a bit of money makes it even more exciting, but it’s mainly about enjoying the game and learning something new each session. 😄

I play because I enjoy poker — and if I can make some money from it, I like it even more haha.

LiviuRo123 said:

I'd say both - the fun keeps me playing, and the money keeps me sharp. What's your main motivation?

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That's a really good question. At first, I thought I played for the money, but there was no fun in it—I was just thinking about theory and how to make the optimal play all the time.
These days, I pretty much just play for fun. I don't really have the time to dedicate to poker anymore, but weirdly enough, the stuff I learned back then is still useful. And without the pressure to have to be a better, profitable player, I kinda ended up playing better anyway, go figure.
In the end, I think I got to a point where I realized I was a bit addicted and just didn't have the right mindset to actually go pro and make real money. So I basically just stepped away from it. Now I'm strictly a rec player, eh? I spend most of my free time on chess, my uni research, playing guitar, video games... that sort of thing.

i play fun and money depositing ones a month 10 dollar

We all play a role in someone else's game. Even those who become creators themselves.For me, poker is a hobby, money doesn’t play a big role.This is because I have 2 jobs.

There's nothing better than doing what you love, and in addition to the pleasure, you also get benefits. This is exactly what professional work and poker should be like.

I guess I play poker because I like the game, and if I manage to earn a little extra money, it makes the time I spend playing even more enjoyable.

At first, I played just for fun and because I was really interested in the game. But when I saw people winning good money by taking the top spots, it became a strong motivation for me to learn how to play better and make some money from it too. So I guess most people here don’t choose poker only for fun.

without money there is no game

“For money, of course!

Both. love playing the game but without the winning/losing of money (however small) it just becomes pointless and boring.

I mostly play for fun, but a good bit of money wouldn't hurt.