Poker vs gambling

Unlike a regular casino, in poker a lot depends on you

Shadow6969 said:

What's the difference between poker and gambling?? Share your thoughts 💭 💭 💭
Can poker be addictive 😶

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Poker and gambling are same in my point and poker can be very addictive …very very

In poker, players compete against each other, where the stronger player can gain an advantage. Poker can be addictive. In my opinion, poker is a mixture of skill and risk, with elements of excitement.

Okay, yes, poker can be addictive, just like alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, and soda. And it all depends on the person who is using it, if the person has the discernment to understand that it is a game of long-term skills and strategies and will not seek quick results. No, poker is not a game of chance, because a game of chance is designed for you to lose more than you win. The issue of addiction is very subjective; anyone can become addicted to anything, as long as they allow themselves to be used to satisfy the desires of the body and mind.

Poker is a game of skill, because you can change the outcome by how you play, rather than a game of luck where you have no control over the outcome. However it is still gambling because you are betting on the outcome of a game.

Shadow6969 said:

What's the difference between poker and gambling?? Share your thoughts 💭 💭 💭
Can poker be addictive 😶

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The biggest difference is that poker involves a significant level of skill, while most forms of gambling depend mostly on pure luck. In poker, players can improve through study, experience, discipline, and decision-making. Over the long term, stronger players usually perform better consistently, which is very different from games that are completely chance-based.
At the same time, poker can definitely become addictive if a person loses control or starts chasing losses emotionally. That’s why bankroll management, discipline, and taking breaks are very important. When approached responsibly, poker can be a competitive mind game, but without control it can become unhealthy like any other form of gambling.

I don't see poker as pure gambling.
Yes, there is luck, especially in the short term. But in the long run, skill matters a lot — decisions, patience, and discipline.
In games like roulette or slot machines, you rely solely on luck. In poker, you can improve and perfect yourself over time.
But I agree with one thing: it can be addictive if you don't control yourself, especially when trying to recover losses.
For me, poker is a mix of skill and luck, not just a game of chance.

plenty of card players gamble in poker and at many other games of skill and chance . the best poker players know the odds and their opponents quite well, so much of the time the risks are calculated correctly .