Tadi
Visionary
Platinum Level
I started playing poker with my friends and I really liked the game. I've been playing online for 10 years, it's as entertaining and exciting as it was at the very beginning.
Poker Orifice
And Still...
Platinum Level
Wow! Sounds like we have quite a number of similarities.
My mother was an avid poker player too. She always made sure that whenever the family got together on holidays, there'd always be some chips & a deck of cards on the table after dinner. We'd play at many other times as well, including with my friends from the neighborhood when we were all just 8 to 10yrs. old. My Mom loved to bluff them and when they'd show up to our house she'd be sure to ask them all "I hope you brought your pennies with you?"
From the age of 10 to 13 we played some pretty big games. A couple guys had paper routes, some of us cut lawns, caddy at the golf course, shovel driveways, sell t-shirts at concerts at the C.N.E., and we'd be happy to bring all of our money to the games.
As a teenager we played at one of my friend's houses. His father took trips to Vegas a few times each year (probably more than a 'few' but this is what he told them) and they had a room in their home that was turned into a bit of a casino. They had a craps table, black jack and Poker. And one bay in their garage was turned into a pawn shop. (you could get some chips for your bike, skateboard or any sporting equipment you might want to part with). Their older brothers would play and their father was there playing most of the time too. I don't know why we assumed we stood a good chance there because I don't recall EVER walking out a winner at those games. I guess I figured it was mostly luck back then.
I quit playing in my early twenties, vowing to never play the game again but the tv commercials hitting us all 24/7 sparked my interest again. (AbsolutePoker, UltimateBet, Fulltilt Poker, and pokerstars to start with). I made a couple deposits, found a poker forum to join that held a ton of league games (Railbirds), and then also found Cardschat shortly after.
Lena M
Legend
Platinum Level
I started playing poker about 7 years ago, in 2018. My colleague at work often played, and I watched. Gradually, I understood the basic aspects of the game and started playing in freerolls. I regret that I didn't dare to start playing earlier
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HunRicky63
Enthusiast
Silver Level
10gerka
Legend
Platinum Level
The game itself is what attracted me, every time I play with real money I feel an adrenaline rush as if I were playing soccer in the Champions League hahaha
Ruslan L
Legend
Platinum Level
I started playing poker eight years ago. I started because I always loved card games, and poker was something new for me, something I was missing. I started and I don't regret it. Poker not only gives me pleasure from the game, but also significantly improves my financial situation
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SOLO22
Rock Star
Platinum Level
To be honest, the way in which you play, I have played cards in other formats and the strategy plus the additional points that are being able to earn a living playing poker, the competitiveness that exists and I feel that everything it teaches you at an administrative, personal level and at the level of finance and mentality are additional benefits to what playing poker entails, they are additional benefits, many people don't see it, but when you immerse yourself in the subject you see things that are not noticeable from the outside but that attract you, they attract you more attention and They immerse you more
Aleksandr1991
Visionary
Platinum Level
a friend introduced me to poker; he plays poker professionally and this is a robot for him)
Roller
Legend
Platinum Level
What drew me to poker was the perfect blend of skill, strategy, and psychology. It’s not just about the cards—it’s about reading situations, managing risk, and outthinking opponents. I love that every hand is a puzzle, and there’s always something new to learn. Plus, the competitive aspect and the mental challenge make it incredibly rewarding. It’s a game where discipline and decision-making matter as much as luck, and that depth is what hooked me.