Have You Ever Met a Poker Addict?

acidburnfx · Aug 26, 2017

You may have heard some stories of people who are addicted to playing poker or have watched in the movies, for example, the bad side that poker can bring. As in the forum there are people who play for fun or maybe even live in poker, then, the question arises: Have you ever met a poker addict?

Tell me your stories.

RidersFan · Aug 26, 2017

I am one, I just don't go to extremes. The most I've ever lost in one night is 2k playing 1/2. My brother also. He has less impulse control plus the Casino he played at had a 24hr poker room. He's had a $3400 stack in a 1/2 game with a max $500 buyin and he was only up $900. Then if you extend that to just gambling he's even worse. Example he just put $4k on McGregor.

MattRyder · Aug 26, 2017

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of us (on Cardschat) are poker addicts to some extent. Without looking up the definition though, is it addiction if you play a few hours a day, most days, but you don't lose much, if any money and it's not taking time away from others in your life? I spend a lot more money on coin collecting that I'll never regain. That's 'lost' money. I spend a lot of time taking my dog for walks and runs - she doesn't seem to mind. I know I'm addicted to my dog.

MstrBlast3r · Aug 26, 2017

RidersFan said:
I am one, I just don't go to extremes. The most I've ever lost in one night is 2k playing 1/2. My brother also. He has less impulse control plus the Casino he played at had a 24hr poker room. He's had a $3400 stack in a 1/2 game with a max $500 buyin and he was only up $900. Then if you extend that to just gambling he's even worse. Example he just put $4k on McGregor.

Well if McGregor surprises the world, It will pay well. I thinks that bet is kind of like a lottery ticket though ... lol. We shall see soon.

AMTF1988 · Aug 26, 2017

MstrBlast3r said:
Well if McGregor surprises the world, It will pay well. I thinks that bet is kind of like a lottery ticket though ... lol. We shall see soon.

I put a 3$ free bet on him... Nothing ventured nothing gained

sryulaw · Aug 26, 2017

I was an addict lol, today I recovered, after my wife got pregnant, I changed my game, put buy-in limits on the PS, and when I go into tilt, I turn off the computer. At the beginning of the year I was addicted to spin & go, I played spin & go of 100 dollars, having a bankroll of 200 dollars aepnas .. Thank God I have control, it is game for pleasure, in the deputy to make great prize.

RidersFan · Aug 26, 2017

MstrBlast3r said:
Well if McGregor surprises the world, It will pay well. I thinks that bet is kind of like a lottery ticket though ... lol. We shall see soon.

Yeah he got it at +600

celo945 · Aug 26, 2017

Yes, my uncle was addicted to poker and games in general and also in drinks

walluyo · Aug 26, 2017

RidersFan said:
I am one, I just don't go to extremes. The most I've ever lost in one night is 2k playing 1/2. My brother also. He has less impulse control plus the Casino he played at had a 24hr poker room. He's had a $3400 stack in a 1/2 game with a max $500 buyin and he was only up $900. Then if you extend that to just gambling he's even worse. Example he just put $4k on McGregor.

We are on the same boat. When i was new poker player, i felt hard to stopped playing when lose. Nowadays i trying to control my playing time, like max playing 3 hours and then stop, doesn't matter i win or lose.

amitmanchanda · Aug 26, 2017

I feel like I am becoming one but I dont gamble. Just freeroll!

lezhnindima · Aug 27, 2017

Yes, my friend liked poker for money and casinos lost much there, but after the ban in Russia, gambling ceased to be dependent

ritehere · Aug 27, 2017

I used to see this one poker addict all the blasted time. But haven't seen him anymore since I took all the mirrors outta my house. lol lol lol lol

Spripe · Aug 27, 2017

RidersFan said:
I am one, I just don't go to extremes. The most I've ever lost in one night is 2k playing 1/2. My brother also. He has less impulse control plus the Casino he played at had a 24hr poker room. He's had a $3400 stack in a 1/2 game with a max $500 buyin and he was only up $900. Then if you extend that to just gambling he's even worse. Example he just put $4k on McGregor.

Well hopefully your brother isn't too disappointed! If I had $4k to risk I woulda easily put it on Mayweather, I know it's easy to say now that it's over but I was team money the whole time. It's his comfort zone and he's such a strategic fighter. Those first 3 rounds though were surprising

SydTheCat · Aug 27, 2017

I'm not a poker addict, but maybe a little obsessed right not. I got the poker bug again after a five year break. I have avoided some social activities with friends to stay home and play poker.
I get home from works and I pull out the laptop and start joining tournaments, and I play til I go to bed. So does that make me an addict?......well maybe.

iosif18 · Aug 27, 2017

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Yes,myself.There was a time i used to play everyday poker .It was bad for me because i lost a lot of friends and money .Now i control it and i dont go extreme .Gabble is addicted in our souls

Dmutruu89 · Aug 27, 2017

gambling is not as popular as before.but now there are people who just can't live without poker.they play it day and night.I have a friend who spends a lot of time playing poker.he talks about poker.I myself play for fun.in my spare time I like to sit at a poker game.but addict I did not call

wilpinsi · Aug 27, 2017

I have many friends who are really addicted to poker because they put all their money in this game, when they lose they get desperate and say they will never play the poker again, we know that when it gets to this point these people rarely stop, they end up with friendships and with their families Because of the game, it's a sad reality, poker has its good things, but it also has its black side

ankitantil · Aug 27, 2017

You better shoud ask me i knew mcgregor never going to win because he wanted to beat folyd in his game lol dumbest idea ever.

Gnikace · Aug 27, 2017

SydTheCat said:
I'm not a poker addict, but maybe a little obsessed right not. I got the poker bug again after a five year break. I have avoided some social activities with friends to stay home and play poker.
I get home from works and I pull out the laptop and start joining tournaments, and I play til I go to bed. So does that make me an addict?......well maybe.

Yes, you certainly qualify!

Aglarion · Aug 27, 2017

I might qualify as one, during the last 2 or 3 months I've been playing for more than 8 hours a day, fortunately I haven't spent any money yet.

imnoobpoker · Aug 27, 2017

Yeah I now somebody, he is putting all his money into poker and when the balance is back 0$ he puts back money it. He talks about: bankroll management is shit, takes to much time and prizes are low: at the end: after 1 year 3000$ lost

veronica · Aug 27, 2017

Hahaha I am also a poker addict .. but I met a teammate in the league who played every Friday for the middle .. who drove an omnibus and while driving, used to play and passengers went up and there were times they did not pay the ticket Because he was so entertaining that he could not charge them so they were free.

darkelf1 · Aug 27, 2017

i met at the table , unsuccseful addicts , you can see deep and sad nothingness in their eyes and face , and quick emotions after winning...

jellingwood · Aug 27, 2017

There are plenty of things we can be addicted to . As long as we stay with in our means why not poker?

caterina12 · Aug 27, 2017

Yes .. very many .. and people living in poker

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