I guess it would all depend on your perspective and/or your level of expertise associated with the game. Poker of course isn't a waste of money if you are a winning player because you aren't wasting money.
If you're a losing player and you get enjoyment out of it then it might be a waste of money, but it is truly a waste if you are getting a positive response from it?
I think the only way playing poker is a waste of money is if you are losing more than you can bare, as well as not enjoying it in the process. If this is the case then one should either begin to study poker to get better to become a winning player or take a step back and take a break for a while if not permanently.
If you're a losing player and you get enjoyment out of it then it might be a waste of money, but it is truly a waste if you are getting a positive response from it?
I think the only way playing poker is a waste of money is if you are losing more than you can bare, as well as not enjoying it in the process. If this is the case then one should either begin to study poker to get better to become a winning player or take a step back and take a break for a while if not permanently.
Depends on your perspective. If you only play to win money, but you always loose money then yes. But i think a lot of people just like the game and they have fun. And most of all hobbys aren't for free. It's better to spend your money on poker games rather than cigarettes, drugs, whatever
I don't think anything that you do that brings you enjoyment and pleasure is a waste of time or money. If you are not hurting yourself or anyone, you are not trying to be malicious to anyone or you are not trying to make someone sacrifice something to allow you what you want, then who has the right to say that what you are doing is a waste of time or money? Shuffle up and deal!
Some people waste their money in unhealthy things like drugs, alcoohol, fast foods... The question is how much are you spending? And is this making good or not to you? Poker can be a investment, but as all other investments you should always use a money that you can spend, and MANAGE this money. You can't put all your money in only one investment with low chances of sucess. And as everything in life, even if you thing you lost, you should be always learning something from this situation. As long as you're learning and evolving it's never a waste of money or time
I was talking with my brother about this subject. The big thing is; if you treat it like an event..say like going to the movies once a month. Instead play poker, then it is an expense that makes sense.
I was going to deposit 50.00 bucks a month and see how that went. Instead of fighting for scraps in free rolls. No offense intended.
Then black Friday happened and we couldn't play, then it is so hard to deposit now. Never mind.
I do enjoy playing, I also don't spend money. So yeah it is worth it.
I was going to deposit 50.00 bucks a month and see how that went. Instead of fighting for scraps in free rolls. No offense intended.
Then black Friday happened and we couldn't play, then it is so hard to deposit now. Never mind.
I do enjoy playing, I also don't spend money. So yeah it is worth it.
It depends on the point of view you see it. I consider it a healthy distraction, I have never considered it a sport and even less a way of life for me. I am distracted playing cheap tournaments and always dreaming of winning a good pot, something that has not happened. My recommendation, play for fun, there are millions who want to reach the big leagues but only one comes, while the others lose fortunes, something like the American dream. Poker is a lottery, millions play and only one wins, the difference is that poker is more fun
Depends
It depends on whether you can play and have a little luck. To have winners, some one has to lose. If you constantly lose then it might not be your cup of tea. Maybe invest in the stock market instead. You could learn another game. Maybe gin rummy. You'd be surprised when you find your game it will click.
It depends on whether you can play and have a little luck. To have winners, some one has to lose. If you constantly lose then it might not be your cup of tea. Maybe invest in the stock market instead. You could learn another game. Maybe gin rummy. You'd be surprised when you find your game it will click.
If you have to ask, then yes, it is probably a waste money.
If you are not having fun, not making money, and not donating money to me, you are probably wasting your time and money.
Beating the rake means you have to be better than average. If you want to make money, but don't study to be better than average, then it is probably better to find another hobby.
If you are not having fun, not making money, and not donating money to me, you are probably wasting your time and money.
Beating the rake means you have to be better than average. If you want to make money, but don't study to be better than average, then it is probably better to find another hobby.
