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[QUOTE="IrishDave, post: 328120, member: 3388"]
With the exception of the few that actually make their living playing poker, it's a game for the rest of us.  Was playing a Maui SNG last night on Noble and I lost on pocket pairs in the first few hands.  Hung around won a few hands but was getting a bit short on chips.  Hadn't had a hand in about 20 minutes when I got J-T suited (spades) which looked good at the time.  Called the big blind and the flop came Q-T-8 with 1 spade.  I now had a gutshot straight draw, longshot flush draw, and middle pair.  I checked and a player raised about the pot.  I was tired of folding, and due for a catch, so I called.  Anyway, I tripped tens on the river and beat his queens and eights.  The guy started to freak and blame me for everything wrong with poker.  He started to quote odds, etc.  I ignored him for the most part (other than telling him "I won, you didn't, get over it").  
 
My question is this:  Do you folks really sit there with charts and tables to analyze every situation?  I have never read a poker book, memorized an odds table or anything like that.  I just look at every hand, the situation I'm in, and make what I think is the best play.  If I was playing for a living I'd probably be a bit more scientific; however, I play for the enjoyment.  When a sport (or a game) becomes work - I'll pass.  
 
Yes, I'd rather win than lose.  Yes, I have made deposits at multiple sites so I'm risking my money.  Yes, I don't like my pocket aces or kings losing.  Yes, I have sucked out on the river.  Yes, I've been sucked out by the river.  In short, I'm gambling - sometimes I win and sometimes I don't.  
 
If you can't take the game for what it is, a game of chance, and accept the outcomes - I suggest you find another pasttime...
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