Playing poker is a gambling activity? - page 2.

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Quote from: TraderETH on October 28, 2016, 10:42:11 AM

Some people said poker is game of skill and the other people said it is gambling, but in my opinion poker is play gambling because it can not be predicted and depend on my lucky.

Gambling or a game is not determined by lucky or prediction, but it is more about money. You can play poker without money and maybe you win because you are lucky, in this case you are playing a game instead of gambling because no money involved.

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Well if money is involved no matter how small, as some online tournaments have very small buy ins, it's gambling, but it's the only game that's based on your skills and you're fully in control and you are playing against other players and not the house so the saying that the house always win doesn't apply here. Also it can be the most profitable among casino games and even sports betting, specially if you're playing professionally.

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Some people said poker is game of skill and the other people said it is gambling, but in my opinion poker is play gambling because it can not be predicted and depend on my lucky.

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Quote from: hermanhs09 on July 10, 2016, 11:27:02 AM

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

Yes playing poker is number 1 gambling activity and most of people are love playing poker because it really easy to win and understand the mechanics and if you are playing tournament and then buy the fee then you are playing with money even it's free it's always a gambling because you will win money and so that we considered that poker is gambling.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on October 28, 2016, 10:34:29 AM

Yes it is gambling. Putting a bet in a game is already gambling. There is much money that is taking place on that game so it is considered a high grade of a gamble. Millions are in the pot at the last rounds of the game.

It not the amount of money that makes it gambling, you can gamble for penny stakes at many sites.

The answer to the question is always it depend. People like tom dwan aren't "gambling" really, just seems like it. People like guy laliberte are always "gambling".

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Yes it is gambling. Putting a bet in a game is already gambling. There is much money that is taking place on that game so it is considered a high grade of a gamble. Millions are in the pot at the last rounds of the game.

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Quote from: Farma on October 27, 2016, 01:11:23 PM

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

Yes that is the difference between the two which I believe. If money or anything with value is involved then I think it is gambling.Playing alone with it is just play like for example just for entertainment,or for family bonding.

Yeah as long as there's money involved it then poker can be considered as a gambling activity.. but if there are none, then it's for fun and entertainment. Just my thoughts on gambling.

Most users here are saying the same thoughts regarding with this matter , and im included to it also. Poker is just a game for me but some people tend to put money on it and this means its already a gambling game hence you are already risking money.

Of course, the topic is like that, so everyone thoughts are same on this topic, even me also the Poker is just a game, but whenever the money is included then, we call it gambling. If we put our money in a risk, it's gambling. So according to me, Poker game is a gambling activity.

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Quote from: arseaboy on October 28, 2016, 08:24:20 AM

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Quote from: Farma on October 27, 2016, 01:11:23 PM

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

Yes that is the difference between the two which I believe. If money or anything with value is involved then I think it is gambling.Playing alone with it is just play like for example just for entertainment,or for family bonding.

Yeah as long as there's money involved it then poker can be considered as a gambling activity.. but if there are none, then it's for fun and entertainment. Just my thoughts on gambling.

Most users here are saying the same thoughts regarding with this matter , and im included to it also. Poker is just a game for me but some people tend to put money on it and this means its already a gambling game hence you are already risking money.

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Quote from: clickerz on October 28, 2016, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: Farma on October 27, 2016, 01:11:23 PM

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

Yes that is the difference between the two which I believe. If money or anything with value is involved then I think it is gambling.Playing alone with it is just play like for example just for entertainment,or for family bonding.

Yeah as long as there's money involved it then poker can be considered as a gambling activity.. but if there are none, then it's for fun and entertainment. Just my thoughts on gambling.

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Well poker is a good and challenging game that needs skills to play but many people are playing this without betting something so if there is money involve in the game for me i consider it as gambling activity but if you are playing without any bet its just a game..

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So, is poker "gambling"?
• Semantically, 'yes' because poker, like most other activities involves taking risks for possible ultimate reward.
• Legally, the answer used to be 'yes' but slowly it is becoming 'no.'
• Pragmatically, 'yes' and 'no' depending on the player's ability to exploit the inherent flexibility in the game.
from http://www.pokerlistings.com/is-poker-gambling

But well most poker where played in gambling activity, so i think it is yes.

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Quote from: hermanhs09 on July 10, 2016, 11:27:02 AM

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

Yes I think it still is. They are professional gamblers, but it's still gambling. Of course they are in completely different levels, it's like soccer for example. I play it for leisure but it's still soccer, and then there is Ronaldo and Messi, etc. They are professionals, but they are still playing soccer, but in a level I can't even imagine.

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Quote from: Farma on October 27, 2016, 01:11:23 PM

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

Yes that is the difference between the two which I believe. If money or anything with value is involved then I think it is gambling.Playing alone with it is just play like for example just for entertainment,or for family bonding.

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Quote from: Farma on October 27, 2016, 01:11:23 PM

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

Anything that you've bet on becomes a gambling activity. Even if the people that you are betting on have no idea that they are being bet on, what you're doing is a gambling activity. As soon as you say the amount of money you want to bet on a certain person or team, then you're already gambling. But if you're just playing, then it's not gambling at all. It's just a game.

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Quote from: Farma on October 27, 2016, 01:11:23 PM

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

yeah almost game is not gambling if there is no money involve while you are playing.. thats why they are calling it gambling because of we are using money as our bet so that its more trill while you are playing.. poker is use buy casino because more people are playing it its skill base game and depends how you manage your play to win..

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playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

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Quote from: tobik on July 10, 2016, 11:30:27 AM

Quote from: hermanhs09 on July 10, 2016, 11:27:02 AM

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

it more job then gambling

Well said mate , I agree to this . Many people are of the opinion that poker is based on luck but the professionals know that its a mixture of skill and luck . Yes it is gambling , but its more of a profession for serious players .

Quote from: will on fire on July 17, 2016, 05:25:07 AM

poker its all in one. Gambling, job, sport

Glad that you mentioned , Poker is considered as MIND SPORT .

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I think it has been asked in context of putting some money when you are playing poker. Poker is famous game of gambling and as long as you are playing to get some benefit or has chance to win or loose any valuable thing by poker all this thing is considered gambling activity without any doubt.

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Quote from: hermanhs09 on July 10, 2016, 11:27:02 AM

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

It Depends Upon the Situation that Poker is Gambling Or Not?
If you Play With Money Then it is a Gambling Activity But If You Play Without Money Then it is Not a Gambling Activity....

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Quote from: hermanhs09 on July 10, 2016, 11:27:02 AM

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

poker its all in one. Gambling, job, sport

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