Poker Addiction

[Alex Houngan]

I don’t think I’m addicted to poker. Sometimes I get so tired of it that I take a couple of days off and just play video games instead. It’s hard to develop a real addiction when you have a full-time job, a wife, and kids keeping you busy. Honestly, poker feels more like a hobby I can pick up or drop whenever I want.

 

[Toruk Makto]

A good addiction isn't it? 🤑😜😂

 

[thedarkman]

How many people here are addicted to poker? I spend almost half of the day playing poker. It's been really crazy lately. I feel like I can't leave the poker circle anymore.

If you're winning and continue to win, what is the problem? Otherwise, give it a break.

 

[fernandovr]

I’m not addicted, but I think it’s important to play responsibly and recognize when it’s time to take a break.

 

[888NOX888]

I don't have a gambling addiction, it's just a hobby for me. I play when I have time, and I can go weeks without playing.

 

[Rosylly]

If you are a profitable player then why not? Spending time at the tables is most definitely not worse than watching some stupid TV series, but if you are losing money it’s a problem.

Generally if you are enjoying it and it doesn’t influence other aspects of your life it’s alright 👍

 

[alucaa]

I really like to play poker; I even think it's my favorite card game, but I'm not addicted to it. If it were, I would have lost everything, hahaha. I think it's a sensitive topic. Being an addict is very dangerous. Everything in excess in this life is bad. Poker requires time, a lot of time, time that can't be recovered. Hopefully you can choose what's best for you; maybe poker is what makes you happy.

 

[RodrigoMartins]

I’ve been through phases like that too, and it can feel like you’re trapped in the cycle. Taking a step back for a few days or setting a strict schedule really helped me keep poker fun instead of overwhelming. The game will always be there when you come back

 

[Peteski84]

I'm on 888 every day. I don't have much else to do. So I waste time there. At least with poker i feel like I have control.

 

[Recrea_pkr]

¿Cuánta gente aquí es adicta al póker? Paso casi la mitad del día jugando al póker. Últimamente ha sido una locura. Siento que ya no puedo dejar el mundo del póker.

I like poker but being addicted leads to making bad decisions and losing your money was spent once in college and it hurt me in what was most important at the time. Now I play 1 or 2 tournaments a day, whatever the result, I'll be back the next day

 

[Roller]

It sounds like you’re being really honest about your situation and that’s important. Spending half the day playing poker and feeling like you “can’t leave the circle” can be a sign that the game is shifting from a hobby into something that’s controlling you, rather than the other way around. There comes a time when you need to possibly reflect on the current situation

 

[Stringy]

not addicted but just like to play often, I'm probably addicted to playing games in general

 

[steve01991]

i love to play , but i am not addicted if you ask me...... don't ask my wife though.

 

[r_iiiichard]

Well, I don't think dedicating yourself to something you enjoy will ever be seen as an addiction.
It's important to have quality time in other areas of your life, and when you sit down to play poker, dedicate yourself to that, because we know how much attention we need to make our decisions in the game.
Try to be honest with yourself and practice good time management if that's what you really want, and obviously, keep up with your learning.
For me, an addict might be relying on "luck" because they're incapable of making decisions, let alone good ones.

 

[StrangeWaves]

Yes

 

[Dougana]

I love playing poker but I'm not an addict, I can be days without playing!

 

[dompoker]

It's a bad thing to prefer to play poker instead of spending time with family, I think you should take some time off playing poker.

 

[margmilo44]

i should become more addicted so i don't trail off during tournament play

 

[Deluded1]

How many people here are addicted to poker? I spend almost half of the day playing poker. It's been really crazy lately. I feel like I can't leave the poker circle anymore.

if you feel you have a addiction there are tools out there to help you such as gamstop mate

 

[oriole]

If it feels out of control, that’s a sign to take a break and set limits before poker stops being fun.

 

[diffidaticonnoi]

It is interesting often losing players are called addicted, but winning players wont be

 

[diffidaticonnoi]

Or have you ever heard of an addicted winning player?

 

[Omar.Imrane]

I know the feeling 😅. I’m on vacation right now, so I spend most of my time playing poker too. Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing… but at least the cards are keeping me busy instead of the beach 🏖️😂