Poker is a hobby, an obsession or an addiction.

[sidd4rt4]

it can be the threee options, its all about the person you are

 

[R.Melnyk77]

For me it's a hobby, but I know a lot of people who are obsessed and many who are addicted.

I have no addiction. For me, poker is just entertainment, nothing more. Poker is a part of my life, but it's not an addiction, it's a regular habit to have a good evening

 

[kringoo]

a hobby, but if we can win an even better prize

 

[mateuszjason]

It is often the case that we get obsessed with playing and fall into the clutches of gambling.

 

[ChubbySin]

For me it's a hobby, but I know a lot of people who are obsessed and many who are addicted.

Me either, a hobby.

 

[arshuns]

Poker is a very interesting hobby.

 

[GeckoAA]

Pure and simple, it a beloved hobby that I do as often as I can.

 

[c.heck]

To me it is a curse

 

[Snake2007]

For me is a hobby and addiction.

 

[plusia]

At the beginning is a hobby ,,but for some it evolves to an addiction

 

[aissam18]

For me it's an obsession and Starting to be an addiction

 

[lala123]

for me it's a hobby, sometimes when I have time it's fun to play freerolls

 

[Derifish17]

Poker for me is a hobby but a very addictive one to say the least lol 😂

 

[chicbulls2]

As a hobby it is ok, anything else is too much

 

[Vrotebal]

You said everything and it's all poker

 

[jcxmendes]

For me, poker is just a hobby... when I play more or less

 

[oarroyo]

You sport

 

[samuri]

its a hobby with me.

 

[RodrigoSancho]

Reading through this discussion, I really appreciate how honestly people are describing their relationship with poker. For me, the line between hobby and obsession often depends on what’s going on in life outside the game. When poker becomes the only thing on your mind, that’s when it stops being fun and starts taking a toll. I’ve gone through phases like that myself, where every hand felt too important and I forgot the whole point was enjoyment.

What helped me find balance was mixing poker with other light, low-pressure games. Sometimes I take a break with casual slots—nothing serious, just something to unwind. Recently I tried https://casinoenlineahex.com/tragamonedas-gratis/big-bass-vegas-double-down-deluxe-pragmatic-play/, and it reminded me how relaxing games can be when there’s no pressure to win big or make perfect decisions.

At the end of the day, poker should add joy to your life, not stress. Finding that balance is everything.

 

[wushibala]

And I’ll tell you even more — for many players it’s actually a pure source of income.

 

[rei signo]

For me its just a hobby and I hope it will stay as a hobby. I like to play poker but never want to become addicted. I had a few moments, where I felt addicted with the result that I couldn't sleep well and felt bad. Not because I lost money, just felt unsatisfied...

Like sex, I want more and more each time! Really hard play!

 

[anbu210]

Its a hobby for me and I play as fun...Not worried about specific outcome.. I always look for long run did I play the hand correctly. Also I am Mathematician and would like to play with numbers... so fun doing calculation with winning odds, implied odds, pot odds, blockers combo etc at table....

 

[Viking26]

IT can be all of them If You Don T have control

 

[istbno]

Depends who you ask, but here’s the usual: Hobby – you play for fun, don’t stress over results, bankroll not life-changing. Obsession – you think about hands, ranges, spots, even when away from the table; can tilt hard. Addiction – chasing losses, money controls you, can’t stop even when it hurts personal life. Most regs fall between hobby and obsession, few cross into straight addiction. Key is self-awareness: if the game runs you instead of you running the game, alarm bells.

 

[tuitui]

For me it covers all; it is my number 1 hobby. With that I can justify loosing money as hobbies are often expensive, poker is rather cheap hobby for me. Though I am not loosing. And by nature I get obsessed and addicted to games easily.