What is it that keeps you excited about playing poker?

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If you had to pick one moment that keeps you coming back to poker, what would it be — and why?
 
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Excitement. The pleasure I get while playing is what always makes me come back again and again.
But I must also say that this pleasure directly depends on the size of the possible win.
 
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It's really true, the desire to play disappears a little when you don't win anything for a long time, but over time you really come back.
 
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The right moment to return to poker is determined by psychological readiness, analyzing your mistakes, choosing the right limits, and being willing to learn, as the game is constantly changing, and the best moment is when you are ready to grow, and not just looking to win back.
 
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I think it's the emotional swings that are the reason why people come back every time...
 
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Certainly, the will to beat other players, always knowing that we only lose to ourselves!!! The race is against our focus and discipline in studies!!!! Good luck always!!!
 
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The competition and seeing how far I can go in a big mtt.
 
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I come back because poker still challenges me.
Even after bad runs, I feel there’s always something I can improve or do better next time.
 
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the many aspects of the game mentally challenging and also sometime frustrating but always fun for me
 
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Because of the competition and all the challenges poker offers.

Cheers!!!
 
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the rush and the money
 
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What keeps me excited about poker is the constant decision making. Every hand is a small puzzle where math, psychology, and discipline intersect. Even after years of playing, there is always something new to learn, refine, or exploit, and that ongoing improvement is what keeps it engaging for me.
 
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RocknRoll6356 said:
If you had to pick one moment that keeps you coming back to poker, what would it be — and why?
It’s the moment of making the right decision before knowing the result. That split second where you trust your read and logic over luck and pull the trigger.
 
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The strategic part of it, the adrenalin, it's a good pass time.
 
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What keeps me excited is the mental challenge and continuous improvement.
The moment I would choose that makes me come back to poker is the deep satisfaction of making the right decision in a complex situation.
 
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I think it's just because I've played for so long I just don't give it much thought. If I did, I wouldn't.
 
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For me is the excitement! And to play one day in a major live tournament.
 
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What attracts me to poker is the incredible emotions on the river.
 
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Believing that it’s possible to win at some point — but it’s getting harder and harder.
 
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Adrenaline, it's a nice pass time and some money.
 
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building human relationships, relaxation, and sometimes some money 😂
 
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RocknRoll6356 said:
If you had to pick one moment that keeps you coming back to poker, what would it be — and why?
Passionate love for the game! ♥️
 
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Every time I win I get happy, if I lose I get upset, and at the same time I accept my defeat to calm down, yet I keep playing, because I like to play poker.
 
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What keeps me motivated is knowing that every day is a new day. Poker is a job where everything depends on me — my focus, my discipline, and how much I study. If I put in the work and stay concentrated, the results will follow.
 
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What excites me about poker is the unique combination of intellectual challenge, competition, and the pursuit of constant improvement. In poker, nobody is perfect or invincible. This is challenging and motivating for those seeking achievement, and I fit into that category. That's why I always come back to play poker.
 
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