Is poker a waste of money?

ssory83 · Mar 23, 2020

Honestly, since I started playing poker, a lot of money I didn't win, but instead, I made a lot of friends. So: poker has its good side too

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Popescu97 · Mar 23, 2020

Depend s with your poker style,when you are aggresive it s more chances to win money very simple,but it s so easy to lose money.Lol

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Dalyn · Mar 23, 2020

Depend on your financial situation.

Sintubai · Mar 23, 2020

Poker is a amazing game!! If you like to play, never will be waste of money!! And you can win some money if you have a little knowledge and attention in the game.. Its so fun to play if you not a pro!! [emoji453] [emoji41]

ssory83 · Mar 23, 2020

My opinion is that poker should be a hobby first and foremost. But you can also live from it, which I would like. So poker for me is just a hobby.

Oldopoker · Mar 23, 2020

Yes for most of players it is waste of money. But you have many chances to play and win without deposit so train your game and beat freerols

gena31 · Mar 23, 2020

Poker is first of all a good pastime and how much money you spend depends only on you, playing even at the smallest bets you can hit a big jackpot

Maikychan · Mar 23, 2020

Yes, if you're a bad player...

ledris · Mar 23, 2020

It depends

I dont think our opoinion about poker must be black or white. If you spend your spare time and money, it's sure that you dont waste anything! If you chage your life because of poker and your income and expenses depend on poker, then if you dont have the knowledge and ability it is dangerous to lose your money. You have to go step by step in terms of the time and money you spend and judge this based on your performance.

MrAlabama · Mar 23, 2020

it's all a matter of perspective. eating out or going to the movies can be considered a waste of money. the pleasure or pain derived from the money spent will be the judge

gupiel0k69 · Mar 23, 2020

I've always had a rule to not put a cent of my own money into poker. I started from scratch and made a pretty decent bankroll through freerolls & free money options. I cashed it all out so currently i am in the same place as in the beginning. Still i hold the rule, i think it's more fun and it builds patience which is neccesary in poker. It's good time now cause im sitting at home due to "Corona"

Pokerishard · Mar 23, 2020

90% of players or maybe more, are wasting money........less then 10 % make profit........This is about general........In singular situation depends of all of us.......And if you wanna win sam times you must to invest.......

Brazenly · Mar 23, 2020

Depends what way do you play poker, if you spend time on learning about poker and do a lot to play for profit then in the long run you will always make profit

This Fish Chums · Mar 23, 2020

jumaischi said:
Is poker a waste of money?

I used to view poker as a way to make money. Then I realized I wasn't making any money, except in extreme situations. So, I then thought about it in terms of enjoyment. I could spend $20 - $50 playing poker for a while, or I could spend that time and money going to a movie. Since I prefer poker over the movies, spending money on poker is not a waste of money. Now, if you're someone who is strictly playing poker to make money and you're losing money then you should probably invest less heavily in it.

BIGAUS · Mar 23, 2020

While this might be an unpopular opinion on an online poker community, I view online poker as entertainment rather than a waste of money. Since poker and casinos usually go hand-and-hand, I put poker in the same category as other table games. While there definitely is more skill involved in poker and you're playing against other players rather than the house, if I end up losing money in a session or casino visit, you have to view it as a form of entertainment first and foremost before viewing it as a moneymaking proposition. Otherwise, you'll have more negative than positive experiences when player poker or going to a casino, which is never ideal. Lastly, of course all gambling should be done within one's limits and only with disposable income.

Iamfishieee · Mar 23, 2020

TeUnit said:
For most it probably is a waste of money, but it really depends how much work you put into it.

Poker is only a waste of money if the expected value of your decisions are negative.

Money is a medium for value. And it is used to exchange for other items of value.

If I give you 2 to 1 odds on a fair coin flip, and the result is you choose the wrong side and loose.

1. What is the EV of this decision? Zero, Negative or Positive?

2. Did you waste your money?

ejsch · Mar 23, 2020

waiste

no more than anyother fun activity that you pay for

1player2 · Mar 23, 2020

jumaischi said:
Is poker a waste of money?

Poker is not a waste of money. The real question is are you wasting your money in poker. Why is that? Playing above your bankroll? A bad day at the table wipes you out because you are playing too high of stakes causing tilt and more bad play. Recreational players shouldn't feel it's a waste because they are playing for fun. I guess I'll never be convinced poker is a waste of money or can't fully comprehend the question. If you are using money you can't afford to lose then that's not good. Responsible gaming is Good Gaming.

Good Luck To All

kingofnaps · Mar 23, 2020

It's not a waste at all. You make the decision to deposit and play poker, whether you are winning long term or not, because it is fun and it's the way you've chosen to use X amount of money. It's the same as asking is going to play pool with friends and paying $5 to use the pool table for an hour, a waste of money.

CAC1QU3 · Mar 23, 2020

Depending what is your aim when you play poker. I think if you do it as a hobby with an limited amount over an time period (like a week/month and so on), then also when you lose it isn't a waste. U spend in other hobbies money too where u have no "cashback" instead of having fun, competition and hopefully meet up some friends.

German629 · Mar 24, 2020

Hello, jumaischi! I think in any case, including and Poker, first of all need to invest some money, that in the further to start win!
This is acsioma. It's logical. Without investments not happen wins!.. Therefore, that never to lose money, means simply not need to play
in Poker quite. And then all will OK! You nothing win, but and nothing to lose... That's and all! Everybody chooses your.

June4Spades · Mar 24, 2020

CAC1QU3 said:
Depending what is your aim when you play poker. I think if you do it as a hobby with an limited amount over an time period (like a week/month and so on), then also when you lose it isn't a waste. U spend in other hobbies money too where u have no "cashback" instead of having fun, competition and hopefully meet up some friends.

That's true. Playing with the payout in mind destroys the fun. Also, it is frustrating, as you may play well and loose all the same.

Bleeis · Mar 24, 2020

Definitely not, poker is a strategic game, just study, be patient and the results will come

tihomir_kula · Mar 24, 2020

Poker is waste of time, which is much more dangerous than waste of money.

AlexeiShok · Mar 24, 2020

For beginners, yes, but if you already play poker for 2-3 years, then this is more like an extra income. And for people who have been playing for more than 10 years, this is their main income.

Is poker a waste of money?

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