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Message: [QUOTE="daddybrooks, post: 6308604, member: 469318"] It is hilarious ([I]if they really believe there's no gambling involved, which is doubtful[/I]) to hear people say poker isn't gambling. Yes ([I]The [B]actual[/B] points the above are trying to make with those comments are valid[/I]) , skill is involved for sure, variance over time favors the skilled player as well. Online of course relies much heavier on variance as in normal live play, a good skilled read can net you a win much more often. Also yes, I also believe poker overall is indeed a skilled game. However, that all being true.... Every. Single. Time. that you enter a pot, calling, raising, limping etc. You [B]ARE[/B] gambling that you either will end up with the best hand or that you can make the rest fold regardless. You may change the word from gambling to hoping/praying/guessing/(is skilling a word?) if that's the kind of player that you are, but the fact remains it is a gamble [/QUOTE]