hardongear
Visionary
Silver Level
Disagree completely. But then it was never about the money even 20+ years when it was some of the easiest money in the world to make. The dummies would just throw it you lol. To me it was always about the competition and enjoyment of playing. But then I also enjoy my day job, I'm very good at it and it provides plenty enough money to keep me happy.
If it was about the money I would have not played so many MTT's over the years and would have played above100nl not stuck to 2nl-50nl cash.
Cheers!!!
If it was about the money I would have not played so many MTT's over the years and would have played above100nl not stuck to 2nl-50nl cash.
Cheers!!!
cwdignus
Carpe diem
Loyaler
I always thought the magical part of online poker was being able to make money come out of nowhere through free rolls, add up the small winnings and try to win in bigger tournaments, I've already achieved 1k winnings in a week starting from zero in free rolls, of course it took me a long time to learn how to play and win without investment, cardschat helped me throughout the process
Mazembe
Rock Star
Platinum Level
I rate this
Mazembe
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Congrats bro, yeah there's really an opportunity in this freerolls. Life changing
john_entony
feed the Fox
Loyaler
I don't have post-game depression. For example, I won our Silver Daily on Sunday, and yesterday I finished 13th in a $500 guaranteed tournament among more than 2,400 players. Today I won a $109 buy-in ticket on pokerstars. I aim for a win in every tournament. But I promised myself that after the end of the war I will definitely take a week's vacation and go to Amsterdam with the money I earn on poker.
black and
Legend
Loyaler
Personally, I haven't had such impressive victories that I've had post-game depression. Although, to be honest, I wouldn't mind such a depression
And yes, you're right, you can never have too much money, no matter how much you win or earn.
Leomil
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Pos-game depression after a big win? Never heard of it Lol.
Of course, I can understand if you feel empty after achieving your dream. In this case, it's all about the old but gold cliche: It's not about the results, it's about the journey. So, just keep going, learning, growing.
Of course, I can understand if you feel empty after achieving your dream. In this case, it's all about the old but gold cliche: It's not about the results, it's about the journey. So, just keep going, learning, growing.
s0ftdumps
Rock Star
Platinum Level
It's clear that your passion drives you more than any financial gain, and that's admirable. For many, the love of the game outweighs any monetary motivation, and it's impressive that you've stuck to what you enjoy, even if it meant playing at lower stakes.
jaymfc
R.I.P DJ & Buck
Loyaler
What is there to do besides some boat tours through the canals, a bunch of world famous museums, some very pretty women selling their body and providing a clean safe place for that, and maybe some coffee shops with very potent marijuana and hash to smoke before you tour the Heineken factory.But I promised myself that after the end of the war I will definitely take a week's vacation and go to Amsterdam with the money I earn on poker.
damn I better start winning and saving some money too
luckyfish98
Legend
Platinum Level
sometimes we miss something because our time with a loving person is the most preciousI don't have post-game depression. For example, I won our Silver Daily on Sunday, and yesterday I finished 13th in a $500 guaranteed tournament among more than 2,400 players. Today I won a $109 buy-in ticket on PokerStars. I aim for a win in every tournament. But I promised myself that after the end of the war I will definitely take a week's vacation and go to Amsterdam with the money I earn on poker.
dzsire
Legend
Platinum Level
In response to the title: it is a basic bad human trait to always need more and more: see the billionaires who have so much money that they shouldn't do anything in life, just relax, but they don't.
However, what you wrote afterwards may not be uniformly true for everyone: some people are spurred on to even better results, and some are pushed into depression because they feel pressured to know when they will be able to achieve the same thing again.
However, what you wrote afterwards may not be uniformly true for everyone: some people are spurred on to even better results, and some are pushed into depression because they feel pressured to know when they will be able to achieve the same thing again.
RhinoRyan89
Legend
Platinum Level
To be honest yes money does make the world go around.
But Happiness, Health, Family and loved ones are way more important.
So anyone who is feeling down and depressed due to poker should take a break and focus on what's important as mentioned above.
But Happiness, Health, Family and loved ones are way more important.
So anyone who is feeling down and depressed due to poker should take a break and focus on what's important as mentioned above.
hardongear
Visionary
Silver Level
Yeah most hobbies and things I do are simply for the competition part of it. Another part of the reason I've stuck mainly to lower stakes all these years is under 50nl cash there really isn't much of concern of seeing a lot of cheating or bots. Once you get to 100nl that's where one can start making a decent amount of cash and hence where the most cheating starts. And now with Pokerstars player pool being a lot smaller then the 300k+ I've been use to for years and years any new accounts and players stand out like sore thumbs.
I do and have always played lower, med and higher stakes MTT's though. I think it's a lot harder to cheat in them and otherwise collude with the random all random table draws.
With all that said this time around when I reach 5k for a bankroll I'll likely step up and give 100nl a longer term shot just to see how it goes. Doing bankroll challenges and reaching 5k+ is losing it's feel as a challenge.
Cheers!!!
dreamer13
Legend
Platinum Level
The prospect is appealing because of the desire for fame and to see your face on TV, but what most people are drawn to in poker in the first place is the opportunity to become filthy rich, with virtually no effort, doing what you love.The good news is that in tournaments, you don't have to be the best player in the world to take first place either. Sure, you need to know the basic strategy, but you can also get lucky and potentially make some life-changing money.
john_entony
feed the Fox
Loyaler
I actually think that everyone from Community should come to Amsterdam and have a relaxing vacation! Maybe even play poker in a club somewhere together! I will definitely mention this later, as I will be bored alone in Amsterdam.What is there to do besides some boat tours through the canals, a bunch of world famous museums, some very pretty women selling their body and providing a clean safe place for that, and maybe some coffee shops with very potent marijuana and hash to smoke before you tour the Heineken factory.
damn I better start winning and saving some money too
john_entony
feed the Fox
Loyaler
I agree that spiritual values are the most important things in our lives. But first we must satisfy all material needs in order to fully enjoy spiritual values.
