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[QUOTE="enolan, post: 3407613, member: 94264"]
Poker is a fantastic game and is the perfect vehicle for developing your knowledge of probability, number theory, game theory & human psychology.   So I would advocate that a healthy interest in poker is exceptionally good for your mental well being.

However, a key word in the statement above is 'healthy'. If your poker style is edging toward 'Maniac Gambler' then the following quote highlights the mental health implications that you may be heading for.

"Insanity is repeating the same mistakes and expecting different results" - Someone Clever

If you actively seek to improve your poker knowledge\skill then the mental impact is simply 'using your brain', this is always a good thing. If you are just hoping to get lucky then ultimately poverty, stress and depression will take their toll on your mental state. This is not good.  I like this quote from Edison to help me continually improve whether I;ve had a winning or losing session.  
   
On inventing the light bulb, "When I have eliminated the ways that will not work, I will find the way that will work" - Edison

So, in conclusion ...
"You better know yourself" - Aisleyne Big Brother UK 2006
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