[vypremik]

I would not quit simply because of money. As a matter of fact I would probably play more. My style would change and playing probably would be more about fun. I also would probably take fewer chances. Any table can be fun if you don't care about winning or losing.

Now if someone was paying me to stop, then I suppose I have to put a dollar amount on it. To stop playing I would need two things: 1) More than enough money to live on. 2) Something to replace poker (and other forms of gambling, right?).

I don't think a million would do it. It is not enough money to substantially change my life. I would either have to work or budget my money and that wouldn't fulfill the requirements.

I think around 6 million would do it for me. I could start up a nice business, hire a few people to do work when I didn't feel like it, have a nice nest egg, and leave gambling in the rear view mirror for good.

But only if I was paid to.

On the other hand, I would freely give it up if I thought it was seriously hurting someone I cared about. So maybe my price is not so high after all.

Hmmm. This could use some more thought. You may be right, it could possibly change my game.