Poker is a hobby, an obsession or an addiction.

sidd4rt4 · Sep 20, 2023

it can be the threee options, its all about the person you are

R.Melnyk77 · Sep 21, 2023

jfofla said:
For me it's a hobby, but I know a lot of people who are obsessed and many who are addicted.

I have no addiction. For me, poker is just entertainment, nothing more. Poker is a part of my life, but it's not an addiction, it's a regular habit to have a good evening

kringoo · Sep 21, 2023

a hobby, but if we can win an even better prize

mateuszjason · Sep 23, 2023

It is often the case that we get obsessed with playing and fall into the clutches of gambling.

ChubbySin · Sep 23, 2023

jfofla said:
For me it's a hobby, but I know a lot of people who are obsessed and many who are addicted.

Me either, a hobby.

arshuns · Sep 23, 2023

Poker is a very interesting hobby.

GeckoAA · Sep 23, 2023

Pure and simple, it a beloved hobby that I do as often as I can.

c.heck · Sep 24, 2023

To me it is a curse

Snake2007 · Sep 24, 2023

For me is a hobby and addiction.

plusia · Sep 24, 2023

At the beginning is a hobby ,,but for some it evolves to an addiction

aissam18 · Sep 24, 2023

For me it's an obsession and Starting to be an addiction

lala123 · Sep 25, 2023

for me it's a hobby, sometimes when I have time it's fun to play freerolls

Derifish17 · Sep 25, 2023

Poker for me is a hobby but a very addictive one to say the least lol 😂

chicbulls2 · Sep 25, 2023

As a hobby it is ok, anything else is too much

Vrotebal · Sep 25, 2023

You said everything and it's all poker

jcxmendes · Sep 25, 2023

For me, poker is just a hobby... when I play more or less

oarroyo · Sep 25, 2023

You sport

samuri · Sep 25, 2023

its a hobby with me.

RodrigoSancho · Nov 20, 2025

Reading through this discussion, I really appreciate how honestly people are describing their relationship with poker. For me, the line between hobby and obsession often depends on what’s going on in life outside the game. When poker becomes the only thing on your mind, that’s when it stops being fun and starts taking a toll. I’ve gone through phases like that myself, where every hand felt too important and I forgot the whole point was enjoyment.

What helped me find balance was mixing poker with other light, low-pressure games. Sometimes I take a break with casual slots—nothing serious, just something to unwind. Recently I tried https://casinoenlineahex.com/tragamonedas-gratis/big-bass-vegas-double-down-deluxe-pragmatic-play/, and it reminded me how relaxing games can be when there’s no pressure to win big or make perfect decisions.

At the end of the day, poker should add joy to your life, not stress. Finding that balance is everything.

wushibala · Nov 20, 2025

And I’ll tell you even more — for many players it’s actually a pure source of income.

rei signo · Nov 20, 2025

wrzlbrnft said:
For me its just a hobby and I hope it will stay as a hobby. I like to play poker but never want to become addicted. I had a few moments, where I felt addicted with the result that I couldn't sleep well and felt bad. Not because I lost money, just felt unsatisfied...

Like sex, I want more and more each time! Really hard play!

anbu210 · Nov 20, 2025

Its a hobby for me and I play as fun...Not worried about specific outcome.. I always look for long run did I play the hand correctly. Also I am Mathematician and would like to play with numbers... so fun doing calculation with winning odds, implied odds, pot odds, blockers combo etc at table....

Viking26 · Nov 20, 2025

IT can be all of them If You Don T have control

istbno · Nov 21, 2025

Depends who you ask, but here’s the usual: Hobby – you play for fun, don’t stress over results, bankroll not life-changing. Obsession – you think about hands, ranges, spots, even when away from the table; can tilt hard. Addiction – chasing losses, money controls you, can’t stop even when it hurts personal life. Most regs fall between hobby and obsession, few cross into straight addiction. Key is self-awareness: if the game runs you instead of you running the game, alarm bells.

tuitui · Nov 21, 2025

For me it covers all; it is my number 1 hobby. With that I can justify loosing money as hobbies are often expensive, poker is rather cheap hobby for me. Though I am not loosing.

And by nature I get obsessed and addicted to games easily.

Poker is a hobby, an obsession or an addiction.

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