What is the basic idea of the game of poker?

[luckyfish98]

We try to always expect good cards or a good hand
1.However, a very good hand loses and we feel cheated
2.Someone collects money with weak cards and we feel that this happened undeservedly

What do you think, what is the basic idea of the game of poker?

A too small percentage of players can survive only on poker and if it is just a game for fun, sometimes it requires a lot of money
There are known stories that people start with a fun, innocent game of poker, but after a while give it all - money, house, family, health.....

 

[dannystanks]

The basic idea is to make money. You can sit and wait for good cards but when you are facing 8 other players good cards have to hold and then be good enough to win against all these players playing all kinds of different hands for all kinds of different reasons. Your hand is going to win rarely here so don’t get upset when your big cards get cracked, it’s part of the game.
Getting those players to fold so you’re not multi-way gives yourself a better chance. Playing more hands from later in position helps.
Poker is more than just waiting on good cards only to see them loose. Study and find out new ways to win, then it becomes fun, and then when your big cards get cracked it won’t matter because you can make money lots of other ways. Good luck!

 

[Flyer35]

The basic idea is to fend off the inevitable and persistent bad luck. Unless, you're one of the lucky ones.

 

[Grid3004]

The basic idea of poker is to win chips or money by forming the best possible hand or convincing your opponents to fold their hands. Players are dealt cards and take turns making decisions like betting, calling, raising, or folding based on the strength of their hand and their understanding of the game.

What makes poker unique is the blend of skill, strategy, and psychology. It's not just about having good cards; it's about reading your opponents, managing your bets, and knowing when to take calculated risks. The ultimate goal is to make better decisions over time, which leads to long-term success in the game.

 

[steve01991]

the basic idea of poker is to take all the chips. Now how you do this is another question.

 

[odonob]

The aim is to win. The aim is to maximise profits when one has the opportunity. The aim is to induce payment from weaker hands your opponent may have. The aim is to make your hand look weak to your opponent. All easier said than done and variance will get in the way most of the time.

 

[john_entony]

We try to always expect good cards or a good hand
1.However, a very good hand loses and we feel cheated
2.Someone collects money with weak cards and we feel that this happened undeservedly

What do you think, what is the basic idea of the game of poker?

A too small percentage of players can survive only on poker and if it is just a game for fun, sometimes it requires a lot of money
There are known stories that people start with a fun, innocent game of poker, but after a while give it all - money, house, family, health.....

Yes, it happens when stronger hands lose, but that's part of the game. And most of the time you will win, if we don't doubt about the poker room's fairness. Every tournament is a different story. The point is to be the best!

 

[LuTsu]

We try to always expect good cards or a good hand
1.However, a very good hand loses and we feel cheated
2.Someone collects money with weak cards and we feel that this happened undeservedly

What do you think, what is the basic idea of the game of poker?

A too small percentage of players can survive only on poker and if it is just a game for fun, sometimes it requires a lot of money
There are known stories that people start with a fun, innocent game of poker, but after a while give it all - money, house, family, health.....

The ideia is maximaze ev in every single hand you play and play a number of hands that win the varience.

 

[BelFish]

Not good cards and not good hands, but good situations )))

You should only play games in which you definitely have an advantage over the majority of players at the table...

 

[SpanRmonka]

The basic iea of poker is to enjoy a fun challnging game, where there are many strategies and ways to win.

It is nothingto do with money unless you add money into the equation

 

[Lena M]

We try to always expect good cards or a good hand
1.However, a very good hand loses and we feel cheated
2.Someone collects money with weak cards and we feel that this happened undeservedly

What do you think, what is the basic idea of the game of poker?

A too small percentage of players can survive only on poker and if it is just a game for fun, sometimes it requires a lot of money
There are known stories that people start with a fun, innocent game of poker, but after a while give it all - money, house, family, health.....

Hi
There are many different stories. Someone becomes an alcoholic because they cannot control themselves, someone becomes addicted to gambling because they lack discipline and willpower, someone becomes a businessman and earns a lot of money, and someone just loves their simple job and that is enough for them.
For me, poker is just entertainment, thanks to which I can distract myself and not think about the problems and difficulties in my life.

 

[andron205]

win and win money

 

[gustav197poker]

Well, I think the basic idea is that, to have fun and entertain yourself. It's a game, you can win or you can lose. Therefore, any of those results are predictable. When another unexpected event happens, it's not poker's fault...

 

[Skot_Gy]

Like every game, the idea is to win. It is in human nature to struggle for win.
Also, you need a healthy psychique to keep yourself in the limits or gaming and be rational... since it can create addiction and irrationality, like many other enjoyable human activities.

 

[sibkaz]

An outlet for restless hearts eager to seize chances)

 

[roberto51]

I think that success in poker is about 70% skill and the rest is luck. Skills are acquired over time. Add prudence and patience and success is really real.

 

[luckyfish98]

But poker is very consuming and nerve wracking, and often no matter how well you do

I believe that those who created poker only had good, positive intentions and did not foresee that it would have so much of a dark side
(of course there are worse things in life than poker)

Isn't it the case that at first we like poker, but with time we discover more and more the unpleasantness
So we are still looking for what is the basic idea of the game of poker?

 

[Newzooozooo]

Hi
The main idea is to be a winner by relying on your own skills and experience. Can you win without luck? .... is a difficult question, but in general I believe that a player's skills and experience are more important than his luck.
Good luck

 

[carl franc]

to kill time)))))

 

[ebazynski]

An excuse to have your buddies over to drink beer and smoke cigars?

 

[TeUnit]

Poker is a lot like investing, you are trying to get the most value in a given scenario.

 

[Andrii Lubentsov]

The basic idea is to win money.

 

[dimon4ik89]

I think that initially when poker was created, it was not connected with money in any way, however, like any other sport. Poker is first of all a game that was created for people to feel the spirit of competition, adrenaline and enjoyment from the gameplay itself - I think this is the main idea of this game. Later, money was tied to poker, and it was already made a means of earning money. Today, each player decides for himself what poker is for him. For some, it is a game for their own pleasure, and for others it is an area for earning money. If you play for pleasure, then the approach to this activity should be one, but if you set yourself the goal of earning a living from this, then the approach should be completely different.

 

[userX]

For me, the main idea of the game is to play well enough, increase your bankroll and make money
I think 90% of poker players see their main goal in playing poker as generating income.

 

[martDdart]

Having a better hand than an opponent that is convinced he or she has the winning hand.