Re: Online Poker: Why We Play
I don't like the conceding online gambling hurts people early on, the same problem gamblers would have the same pain with or without online gambling. You can only go bust if you are a problem gambler and they will and do - by which medium matters not a jot.
Why do we play?
Well its not so all of us can win long term. We play because it is fun. I would big up the micro limit games as a big plus for online gambling, we can play them and have fun and learn for pennies.
If I like golf or football I spend money on playing, watching live or on subscription TV. This hurts families and individuals shoot I spend a lot more on football than poker. If I spend $500 on golf everyone thinks I'm a good guy, why do they assume I am a reprobate if I spend $500 on poker - its my money I'll spend it how I like thanks.
The number 1 for online should be disabled access, number 2 the ability to play for very very low stakes and as for why we play - we like it, which should be enough on its own.
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