What makes poker worth playing — beyond the money?

Vovk · Jun 29, 2025

Yes, we all love a good score, but there is something deeper in poker. For me, it's solving a problem, a competition and a sense of growth. What sustains your passion for the game, even when you're having a bad time or you're stuck in a downswing? I wonder what motivates others to come back again and again.

R.Holynskyi · Jun 29, 2025

Vovk said:
Yes, we all love a good score, but there is something deeper in poker. For me, it's solving a problem, a competition and a sense of growth. What sustains your passion for the game, even when you're having a bad time or you're stuck in a downswing? I wonder what motivates others to come back again and again.

I am motivated by money. For me, poker is a hobby that brings me additional income. It all started with a game for fun, but over time I realised that poker can also be a source of income, which is quite important to me.

successlaw · Jun 29, 2025

I simply love the game .
It's one of my passions from long time ago

Flyer35 · Jun 29, 2025

successlaw said:
I simply love the game .
It's one of my passions from long time ago

Me too - no other reason that makes any sense.

john_entony · Jun 29, 2025

I don't know about other players, but my main and only motivation is money. Yes, it's definitely good that poker is an opportunity to express yourself. I also like in poker the opportunity to dominate (for example, when I'm chip leader). It certainly boosts my mood.

dannystanks · Jun 29, 2025

Beyond the money for me is the complete challenge of winning poker tournaments. The thrill and passion of that chase for the win keeps me coming back to Vegas. The home games I play is strictly for fun, it’s with family and friends and it’s exciting to see my mother in law or father in law win with zero training, just playing their cards and having a good time. Vegas is the challenge and I like to see how far I can get in the game. Have fun and good luck!

Bluffzone68 · Jun 29, 2025

I play to de-stress
no money no problem
just playing relaxes me

pentazepam · Jun 29, 2025

I'm not ashamed to say that I sometimes relax with some rare poker variant on PokerStars or Replay Poker with just Play Money.

When I play for real money, I multitable, table- and player-select, which takes a lot of concentration, and the grind is just not fun anymore.

It's also depressing to play from Sweden with your own money (no matter the stakes) when you don't get any rakeback, bonuses, or freerolls from the sites.

rufininha14 · Jul 2, 2025

besides the money the game itself, because whoever wins certainly likes the game so I think it's because of the love of poker

fernandofcp · Jul 2, 2025

Besides the possibility of winning money, what makes playing poker worth it to me is the possibility of always winning money. If it weren't for this possibility, I wouldn't even play poker. Winning money is the measurable, tangible result that makes playing poker worth it. If it weren't for the money, poker wouldn't be worth playing for me.

pataraiadavid · Jul 2, 2025

For me it is the DİSCİPLİNE

Toruk Makto · Jul 2, 2025

The thrill of showing your talent kkkkk

hilary antonik filho · Jul 2, 2025

Pleasure, distraction, fun and love to play

valeski 28 · Jul 2, 2025

In my case ,adrenaline and have fun.That´s why I play this exciting game almost everyday

theStarfish · Jul 2, 2025

It is a strategic game with a good portion of thrill and luck. Besides it is a social game and you can play with friends and unknown people and have a good time

userX · Jul 2, 2025

For me, poker is first and foremost entertainment. The opportunity to spend my time well, fun and with benefit motivates me to play, if not every day, then most of the week

ninocabral · Jul 2, 2025

I like poker because of the excitement of the game, besides the money, and the adrenaline rush it gives in decisive hands.

alucaa · Jul 2, 2025

I really don't know, poker is a game that I really like, I play it practically every day, what makes me feel is what motivates me to continue playing this game, it's also one of my few hobbies, another game that I practice other than poker is “trick”, but it takes 4 people.

wushibala · Jul 3, 2025

Poker is like a negotiation — you're trying to sell something you don't actually have.
I don’t know any other card game like it.
Most others are just pure math, but poker has psychology, pressure, and storytelling.

phuchoidey1 · Jul 3, 2025

Depend what you want, money or fun, even super star like neymar still play poker I think because the fun

istbno · Jul 3, 2025

Poker offers intellectual challenge, emotional discipline, and personal growth. It sharpens decision-making, patience, and risk assessment. The psychological depth of reading opponents and adapting strategy keeps it mentally engaging. Many enjoy the community, competition, and the sense of mastery over time.

aajfilho · Apr 21, 2026

The fun it brings.

Coolcassv9. · Apr 21, 2026

The fun and the excitement, fortunately I've gotten the results, because I think I'm good at the level I'm at (tournaments under $22). I practically play daily, the point is to enjoy it.

aajfilho · Apr 22, 2026

istbno said:
Poker offers intellectual challenge, emotional discipline, and personal growth. It sharpens decision-making, patience, and risk assessment. The psychological depth of reading opponents and adapting strategy keeps it mentally engaging. Many enjoy the community, competition, and the sense of mastery over time.

You´ve said it all!

JhonnyThe357 · Apr 22, 2026

Money is essential, but few games or sports give you the adrenaline rush that poker does.

Moreover, this adrenaline is provided with enormous frequency, as it happens hand after hand.😎😎

What makes poker worth playing — beyond the money?

Vovk

Rock Star

R.Holynskyi

Legend

successlaw

Legend

Flyer35

Per Ardua ad Astra

john_entony

feed the Fox

dannystanks

Legend

Bluffzone68

Legend

pentazepam

Legend

rufininha14

Rock Star

fernandofcp

Legend

pataraiadavid

Rising Star

Toruk Makto

Legend

hilary antonik filho

Legend

valeski 28

Legend

theStarfish

Legend

userX

Legend

ninocabral

Visionary

alucaa

Rock Star

wushibala

Rock Star

phuchoidey1

Rock Star

istbno

Rock Star

aajfilho

Rock Star

Coolcassv9.

Rock Star

aajfilho

Rock Star

JhonnyThe357

Rock Star

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