Playing Poker for Fun
Every time I play blackjack or poker I’ll see some college kids or tourists who have never played sit at a table with a few bucks. They’ll play for a bit-hit, stay, maybe a double-down or two, then their money is gone and they go home with a story to tell. They played for fun, didn’t care if they won or lost, and if they had a good time, that’s great. Heck, that kid was me for a while. There’s no problem starting out this way, but eventually it will get old and losing your poker money will stop being fun. If fact, you can have a good time while you win money! Go figure… It’s all a question of attitude. Once you’ve learned the game, it’s good to plan on winning, rather than “seeing how long my money lasts”. Honestly, that’s how I gauged my success-not by how much I won, but by how long it took me to lose my bankroll. Ouch. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy-if you plan to lose, you probably won’t be winning. If you plan to win, however, at least you’re giving yourself a chance. Come with a strategy in mind, and be ready to take home some extra cash. And I’m not saying that you should freak out if you do lose your bankroll, you should be aware that it’s at risk when you gamble. I’m just saying you shouldn’t be willing to throw your money away, especially if there’s an alternative. So play for fun every time you play, whether its blackjack in the casino or even online poker at home-just play to win at the same time.
