Why do those who win millions continue to play poker?

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Some keep playing until they lose everything!Is it some kind of delusion or something else?
 
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if you win lottery no matter how much money, will come a day soon or later when all the money will gone
 
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Maybe for the same reason why a Cardschat member continues to play in CC freerolls even after winning 10 of them. I'm guessing it's because they enjoy playing the game of poker.
 
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luckyfish98 said:
Some keep playing until they lose everything!Is it some kind of delusion or something else?
Most people are not good with managing money.
 
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Ask Daniel Negs or Phil Helmuth Why they keep playing, It is Probably for the same reason I do, Poker is Fun, There is no Fun in being a Loser, That's when you should stop. But asking a Question like that is Like asking a Married couple Why they keep having a sex Life after they have been sterilised and cannot have kids, DUH!
 
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everyone has their own reasons, someone just likes it, for someone it's life, someone is a ludomaniac, for someone it's a hobby...
 
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because people wants more, why would u stop with 1 million if u can earn 10m+ like Negreanu, Ivey, Helmuth and etc
 
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They might win millions, but how much of that win is their own percentage and how much is backers'. Also they might win and still be in dept.
 
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luckyfish98 said:
Some keep playing until they lose everything!Is it some kind of delusion or something else?
Some people who win millions through luck are careless about money because they are first and foremost gamblers. The only thing such people should spend all the money they win is on treating their addiction. But basically, millions are won by professionals, and they continue to play because poker is more than a game for them, it's their way of life, or rather their life's work, they are professionals who just do their job well.
 
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luckyfish98 said:
Some keep playing until they lose everything!Is it some kind of delusion or something
Is many reasons but the biggest ? Competition id say for most...They live for that rush... Being a game player my entire life I get it....
 
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Millions are not as enjoying as playing poker.
 
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poker is fun, and if you make money at it, it is even more fun.
 
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luckyfish98 said:
Some keep playing until they lose everything!Is it some kind of delusion or something else?
I've never heard of anyone winning millions in poker and then losing it all.
 
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If I were to win millions playing poker I would still play poker and the reason why is I truly love this game. Would I play bigger stakes I don't think I would maybe a slight increase but again I play for the enjoyment and love of the game.
 
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I continue playing poker because I enjoy the game. I have not won millions, but I would think the reason would be the same for the people that have won millions. Whether I am poor or rich, poker is fun!
 
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armoko said:
Si ganas la lotería, no importa cuánto dinero ganes, llegará un día, tarde o temprano, en que todo el dinero se habrá ido.
I don't understand why you say something like that, when it's clear that it's not like that. If I won 500 million dollars in the lottery, I would never run out of money. In fact, several generations of mine would live with that money xd
 
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Basically, those who play a lot win, and those who play a lot will never stop.
 
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i would play just for the enjoyment
 
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Why do any of us play? Same reason many of us play I would imagine. Comes down to the 2 things. We like the challenge and competition.

While for many other it simple comes down to addiction.

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I think that in order to win you have to play a lot and the more you play the more money you spend.

Sometimes all the winnings you get are just money you lost before.

So always play even if you win a million dollars you have to know how much you spent to get the million dollars
 
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Because there is no limit to human greed.The second option is to get emotions from the game and thus saturate life with bright colors. Often this can lead to addiction, comparable to addiction to alcohol or tobacco.And the third option is the desire to hit the jackpot or earn money systematically.
 
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Some poker players continue playing until they lose everything due to a mix of psychological factors such as chasing losses, overconfidence, or a gambling addiction. Chasing losses occurs when players try to win back money they've lost, leading to further losses. Overconfidence can cause players to believe they can turn their luck around with the next hand. Gambling addiction involves a compulsion to keep playing despite negative consequences. This behavior is often driven by a combination of these factors, resulting in poor decision-making and financial ruin. Recognizing these tendencies is crucial to prevent such destructive behavior.
 
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Habit i think,why do fat people keep eating like a lion?
Its just regular,the normal rotine or something like that
Changing takes energy and effort
Made millions once,just do it twice XD
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luckyfish98 said:
Some keep playing until they lose everything!Is it some kind of delusion or something else?
I think there are players who play not so much for the money as for the process of playing. That is, the process of the game is the biggest motivation for them, and that is why such players continue to play even after they have managed to win a large sum.
 
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Although you may be lucky, people who earn millions study and make a living from poker, so a millionaire win only indicates that you must improve in order for the game to be profitable for you.
 
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