This post is just something I'm creating because poker seems to be getting more popular these days. Let's assume that money is more priority than just fun and that the person is making it full time. Let's also assume that the person is really poor and has average talent, along with no sponsors really to cover the costs of getting blanked by a gambler, which they refer to as sometimes a donkey.
1. It can be addicting.
2. There is an up and down spread in your winnings. You'll maximize your chances of winning at any given moment but then something comes swooping down and says no to your hard effort and thought given into it. They mention this as getting beat by a two outer or that 1 card you know won't pop up actually appears. This is where people have been known to throw tantrums because they don't want to accept what poker players call a bad beat.
3. Since you are poor, you could get so energetic and carried away with the cheap sit and go tournament also referred to as a SNG. After a hard hour of reading people's cards mentally, you can just rake in a small measly 2 bucks, or a 100% return on investment.
4. People can play so random and be deceiving. It's like sometimes they don't want you to call but place a huge bet. This is also known as bluffing. There are other times when you want people to call but your calculations of how much to put in is inaccurate. This is also known as out-betting or under-betting a value bet.
5. It just makes you feel sorry to get kicked in the rear by another player. You can still place an online note on the tab which poker sites provide you with that he does not know how to play and just got lucky. Yeah, ignoring the fact that he took all your chips.
6. It can get your mind off of important and more natural things like having sex with your spouse or from coming to the dinner table and making up excuses to stay at the computer.
7. Everyone is a winner and loser. It is the worst oxymoron ever, and this one player still thinks he can outlast them all. His excuse for getting knocked out is that they all play really inferior to him. He has won the most championships so maybe he has a point.
8. It's ultimately with a skill set that involves anticipating if a person has a better hand than you. This can be used and totally annihilate you versus other people if you are not a winner in the first place. Like you could start carrying more guts and really make things worse for yourself by being stuck in this psychological arrogance that should be avoided or gut wrenching decision that should be done which could mean life or death.
9. Maybe there's another passion that needs to be fed but the gaming is interfering with your life. No offense with all the professional players who made it big. They seriously mastered the complex system and world of chaos that involves just a deck of playing cards. They have it pretty unique and can be pretty laid back people with fans.
10. It can seriously be a rough sport. It is not for everyone and probably some would not even try it and be conservative which is okay. It is sometimes a peculiar experience because it's hard to gauge where the sweet spot is.
I've outlined ten reasons with some filler statements. Maybe going on this ride is an unnecessary experience.
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