[Superman26gt]

I am a Christian, this is what I believe.


Gambling:

1. Is a waste of time

2. Is usually -EV

3. Creates a sense of greed

4. Begs you to try to influence luck


Poker, as everyone knows, is not 100% gambling. Skill wins in the long run.


Poker:

1. Performance is influenced by knowledge, skill, and experience

2. Can be +EV

3. Can create a sense of greed.

4. Can beg you to influence luck.


For #3 + #4:

I believe these are the main ingredients for a losing player, and in turn not possessing these bad qualities, rewards a player. (my bias)