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[QUOTE="marcoslopezbl, post: 5659548, member: 434862"]
Wow.

Thank you all for taking the time to read and comment on this post. I was looking for a bit of insight and I'm really glad to read so many different opinions on this subject.

I feel the need to clarify a couple of the points I tried to make, so I don't get misquoted.

1) I never claimed that poker should not be a game that involves money. Taking the monetary element away from the game would render it less attractive for many players. I agree with those who claim it is a central element of the sport per se.

2) Most of the players I know personally are not big money players who are chasing fortunes. I'll go as far as claiming that, while the thought of hitting a nice payday might remain in the back of their minds, most of them deeply enjoy the social aspects of poker and the strategic discussions that arise after each session.

3) I've spent more than enough years reading about poker statistics to know that my odds of becoming rich through poker are slim to none. Anyone whose brain is capable enough to understand the nuances needed to succeed regularly in poker should find little difficulty in getting a job with a higher $/hour ratio.

4) All those things considered, I find myself devoting endless hours to studying, reading, analyzing, discussing and of course playing poker. My hourly rates still suck and yet, even if I was guaranteed by the poker gods that I'd never make serious money playing, I'd still take my seat at the table with a smile on my face.

Feel free to call me a moron, I still feel it's not about the money.
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