Do you like gambling or just playing a game with your friends? Because playing poker does not require gambling. You do not have to play with money in the pot.
While technically true, I think poker actually is one of those games in which the stakes (providing a tangible fear of loss) are a valuable element to the game. Tournament style poker would essentially accomplish this, but it’s not always easy to round up enough friends to make it enjoyable. And even then, the people who drop out early on have to either watch or find something else to do.
I like it as a group activity, like poker night, but casinos are depressing.
Do you like gambling or just playing a game with your friends? Because playing poker does not require gambling. You do not have to play with money in the pot.
While technically true, I think poker actually is one of those games in which the stakes (providing a tangible fear of loss) are a valuable element to the game. Tournament style poker would essentially accomplish this, but it’s not always easy to round up enough friends to make it enjoyable. And even then, the people who drop out early on have to either watch or find something else to do.