Do You See Poker as a Hobby or a Lifestyle?

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Do You See Poker as a Hobby or a Lifestyle?

For me, poker started as a casual hobby—just a couple of games a week with friends, some laughs, and, well… a few more losses than wins 😅. But over time, it became more serious. I started watching videos, analyzing hands, and using words like “range” and “equity” like a pro!

So I’m curious—
Is poker just an occasional fun thing for you?
Or has it become part of your routine, maybe even a lifestyle?

Some players treat poker like going to the gym: discipline, training, and sometimes a little pain (especially for the bankroll 😅).
Others just play when they’re bored or free.

So what about you—weekend warrior or full-time grinder at heart? Can a card game really become a way of life? 🎲
 
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OPoker for me is a hobby, I play for fun, I play with friends.
 
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Garik777 said:
I think that poker is a lifestyle for me. I've been playing poker for more than 15 years and I still love it^.^
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Honestly, I think it depends on the person. For me, poker started as just a fun hobby – something to unwind with after work. But over time, it kind of became a part of my lifestyle. I found myself thinking about hands even when I wasn’t playing 😅

I don’t go full “pro mode” or anything, but I do study, manage my bankroll, and plan my sessions more seriously than a casual player. So I’d say I’m somewhere in the middle.
Curious to hear – has anyone here made that jump from hobby to lifestyle, or vice versa?
 
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Still a hobby, because it doesn't bring much money right now.
 
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Still a hobby, because it doesn't bring much money right now.
Omar.Imrane said:
Do You See Poker as a Hobby or a Lifestyle?

For me, poker started as a casual hobby—just a couple of games a week with friends, some laughs, and, well… a few more losses than wins 😅. But over time, it became more serious. I started watching videos, analyzing hands, and using words like “range” and “equity” like a pro!

So I’m curious—
Is poker just an occasional fun thing for you?
Or has it become part of your routine, maybe even a lifestyle?

Some players treat poker like going to the gym: discipline, training, and sometimes a little pain (especially for the bankroll 😅).
Others just play when they’re bored or free.

So what about you—weekend warrior or full-time grinder at heart? Can a card game really become a way of life? 🎲
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first it's a hobby! but over time comes experience and it turns into professionalism and meaning of life!!!
 
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I think that for me, as long as a day doesn't go by that I don't visit at least one of my profile sites. Of course, there are profitable days and less profitable days, but I never exceed a certain gaming limit. And yes, I can say that it has become a part of my life.
 
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More like a hobby, I just really enjoy playing poker
 
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Poker used to be just a hobby for me — I played freerolls on pokerstars with 10,000 or more players for prize pools of $25 from BankrollMob. Clearly, I wasn’t doing it for the money back then. Now it’s a lifestyle and an additional source of income.
 
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Definitely a hobby for me. Something I love to do in Vegas once or twice a year.
 
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I love this game so much... But i can't afford to place it like a lifestyle. So i keep it as a hobby, even if i'm playing everyday.
 
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it's a hobby for me but when I play alot it sometimes I can call it poker lifestyle period
 
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For me, poker is a hobby. I can't talk about a lifestyle, because poker doesn't take up that much space in my life. But for me, poker is a hobby that brings me joy, satisfaction and money.
 
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I have been playing poker for over 20 years and it is still a hobby for me. Even though I spend several hours a day on it, it is still a very pleasant thief of time.
 
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I see it as a hobby for now since it’s not my main source of income, but I hope it becomes one someday.
 
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Poker as a hobby offers fun, challenge, and social interaction without major risks, making it ideal for casual enjoyment and occasional wins. As a lifestyle, poker demands discipline, study, bankroll management, and emotional control, often involving long hours and financial swings. This path can be rewarding but stressful and unstable for many. Whether poker is better as a hobby or lifestyle depends on your goals, mindset, and ability to handle pressure. For most, treating it as a hobby balances enjoyment and risk better.
 
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For now, I consider it a hobby. But similarly with trading card games, I want to get good at it enough so that I can integrate it as part of my lifestyle.
 
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Not enought winning so its hobby
 
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it’s a hobby, I play for fun.
 
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