What makes poker worth playing — beyond the money?

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Perhaps the spirit of competition is especially attractive in poker, I really like to participate in tournaments.
 
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I like poker just as a game. And there is also an opportunity to make money.
 
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I play weekly online games with my friends on discord. It's a good socialization opportunity if you want it to be.
 
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For me, it’s the mix of strategy and psychology. It’s not just luck. it’s about making better decisions than others, controlling emotions, and improving over time. The money is just a bonus.
 
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I just love the maths and complexity of the game - my head naturally works this way, understanding complex systems, how different mechanics interact - when you learn it , and put it to use it's very satisfying.
 
The gambler will return to get his money back, or win more money. As for the advantages of the game, the game of poker is rich in surprises and competition. The more you play it, the more you love it.
I think that what distinguishes online poker is the low cost of some games, in addition to the intensity of competition, and the pleasure of facing several opponents at the same time.
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Perhaps the spirit of competition is especially attractive in poker, I really like to participate in tournaments.
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I agree, and that is why I began playing tournaments eight years ago. For me, the money is just poker's version of a trophy.
 
Poker is worth playing for its monetary rewards—nothing more, nothing less. And, of course, for the competition it brings.
 
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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.
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Poker is not just a game!
Various aspects required to master it such as patience, perseverance, tenacity, dedication, sincerity, discipline, living in the present moment etc. are directly connected to your day to day life!
Infact if you keep the money addiction thing aside and want to achieve your life goals then all the above mentioned qualities are a direct reflection looking into the mirror of life!
 
Aside from the money, what's most worthwhile for me is the fun I have when I play. Although the main motivation is the money, since I supplement it with my regular job income.
 
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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.
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Funny, my path was exactly the opposite.
I started playing in search of money and fortune. And while that was my motivation, I only messed up.
But little by little I understood the game and the more I knew it, the more I fell in love with it. Today I see Poker as a mental battle where the first opponent is myself and then the others. I didn't get the fortune. But the money has already been flowing in my direction. Who knows, maybe the fortune is in the next tournament....
I'm going to register.......
 
Poker is worth playing beyond the money because it challenges your mind, rewards discipline, and teaches emotional control under pressure. Every session is a mix of strategy, patience, and adaptation, which keeps the game endlessly interesting. It also gives a strong sense of achievement when good decisions pay off over time.
 
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.
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Getting trophy’s 🏆🥇🥇🥇
 
It's an incredibly good waste of time, if you have too much time on your hands. Great if you are locked in, up, down, or otherwise bored to tears. Maybe you can even make a few bucks, or lose a fortune! It is Infinitely better than watching TV however.
 
Nothing, poker without chance of real reward is useless, I would rather spend my time on smth else
 
For me, poker is worth playing because of the challenge and constant learning. It’s not just about money, but about improving your decisions, reading situations, and competing with other players. I also enjoy the excitement and the feeling of making the right move
 
For me, poker is not only about money but also about discipline and competitive interest.
 
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.
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Good question.
I think the benefits of poker besides money go beyond the game and its ups and downs.
I stumbled on this video recently and I think it's really worth watching. I cannot explain my statement above the way this girl did.



Unfortunately, I see that it says: "Video unavailable".
If it's the case, just look for "Master Your Mind: Poker Hidden secrets & Psychology", on YouTube.
 
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Like for other members that posted above, I also treat poker as a hobby and a way to make some extra money... I like the grind aspect of the game, for both the skill part and also the bankroll part... I have lots of friends that spend a lot of money and time on different hobbies (things I'm not really interested in* like mobile games- especially the online ones RPG/gatcha that 'require' you to do a lot of in App purchases to progress/be competitive... I still prefer the offline PC games where you buy a game and you have it forever and play it at your own pace without the need to spend extra money...), what I want to say is that, poker does similar things in my case as a hobby and I don't feel like I'm wasting my time even after 10+ years with lots of ups and downs, I'm not really results oriented (of course I want/prefer to win all the time lol) and my aim is to play close to my A game as often as possible, while making the best decisions in each spot, still lots of study to do and things to work on - if DNegs can study to keep improving after archiving/doing so much for Poker in general, we all can do more <3
 
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