Does poker give you pleasure?

[Iryna Stryzheuskaya]

Sure. Why else play?

 

[Cooking]

I think it's a mix of emotions, most of the times I feel good when I play poker, specially when I win of course. I still get angry when that bad beat happens when I'm deep in a tournament, but not as I used to be.

 

[Daen27]

Only if I win. And so it's just a waste of time and nerves

 

[GRIN281289]

The last year I was on tilt and I began to get very little pleasure from the game. After a break of several months, the feeling of pleasure returned as much as possible, from adrenaline even trembling appears and the heartbeat increases. Friends, take a break in time to get the most out of the poker game !!

 

[johnsonmad]

It does, it is a good way to relax and it's a good hobby to have.

 

[GDubs13]

Heck NO!!! JK kinda...

Ha I thought this question was a very difficult one when I first read it and was super curious on what others in the thread had to say. For me I would say that it is 50/50 some days I am getting pleasure out of it and other days I am definitely not. I mean on occasion even a single day, if I play for a while, can become a bit of a roller coaster. I know I am realizing more and more the more emotional I become about it means the faster I need to stop playing (and come back later or tomorrow)! And lately I have really been getting my butt kicked and have not been getting much pleasure out of the game. I do still really enjoy it for the most part though, and a driving force for me is knowing that one day I will become a far more well rounded poker player and actually be able to say to others and to myself that I am a good player. I believe when that day comes, as long as I do my studying and put in the work, in growing my knowledge and skill within the game, I will then get far more pleasure out of the game than I will feel heartbreak or defeat. I think this is because poker is definitely fun, but poker is sure a lot more fun when you are winning and seeing that bankroll grow!

-Grant S.

 

[black and]

Yes for sure. Do you agree?

Always. Poker always gives me pleasure. And although I play primarily for fun, but money is also important to me.

 

[infonazar]

Yes, of course poker gives me pleasure. Otherwise, I wouldn't play just for the money. Honestly, there are many much simpler options for making money than playing poker.

 

[Sergei 9417]

I just like it, otherwise I didn’t play neg

 

[Tomek416]

It gives me some pleasure, otherwise why play. However, I am getting old and nothing gives me a lot of pleasure, but a little bit of pleasure from playing poker is nice.

 

[Juan Oro]

Of course, poker gives me peace and I feel good playing it regardless of the results, I am happy at a poker table.

 

[Chebchoub]

Poker isn't just a pleasure, it's a set of visible and hidden emotions, good and bad. I think poker is the only game that excites all human emotions except intimacy

 

[ToNy70929]

Definitely a pleasure, but on one condition, if luck accompanies me

 

[lanelane]

I don’t think poker is a joy, it’s about winning the game. And since I rarely win, more annoyance than a pleasure.

 

[infonazar]

I don’t think poker is a joy, it’s about winning the game. And since I rarely win, more annoyance than a pleasure.

You play great. I always enjoy when I have the opportunity to watch how great you play.

 

[zerosalex]

Yes

 

[dregan]

Over time, it becomes some kind of obsessive business.

 

[lanelane]

You play great. I always enjoy when I have the opportunity to watch how great you play.

I'm glad you at least enjoy it.
That’s why I enjoyed today’s $ 300 freeroll. Until they took my ace card with a pair of 2s.
Anyway, I guess I’ll never learn to play poker, but luckily I don’t have to make a living from it. And this level is enough for fun.

 

[FIERROS]

Yes.

 

[jcxmendes]

in fact it brings me feelings of pleasure as well as frustration, but for me it brings more moments of distraction, especially in the moments we are experiencing today!

 

[dorynel7]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no when i have bad beats.

 

[dukgen]

Pleasure and pain, dual edge sword.

 

[seraxel]

Yes. The pleasure comes primarily from the feeling of improving both in the game and in life.

 

[deadguy2]

Playing online poker stresses me out sometimes. I always change up my music if I start feeling down and out.

 

[Ultfrozen]

If poker wasn't so satisfying , it wouldn't be so popular.) I get pleasure when I win something more or less big and some satisfaction)