----------------------------------- OrangeCrush 06.11.2015, 03:46 November 2015 Poker Thinking Contest! CLOSED ----------------------------------- October Poker Thinking Contest Presented by BowerCrush Why Play Poker Why play poker? It seems like a simple question, but the answer is both complex and personal. There are many different reasons to play or not to play poker. Often, the reasons a person has for playing poker will shed light on what type of player that person is and what limits and games he should play. Reasons to Play Poker Social rewards. This is a major reason behind the traditional home game. Many friends like to hang out and play cards, and many people become friends over the card table. If this is one of the major reasons you wish to play, stick with low stakes, where the games are more fun and friendly. Entertainment. Poker is a competitive game. To win, one needs the skills and the bit of luck the game necessitates. Many find this enjoyable and compare poker to playing a sport. Make sure you don't get swept up in the 'entertainment' nature of poker, because it is possible to lose a lot of money at the game. Education. The skills necessary to become a good poker player apply well to other aspects of life. Poker will help you to improve your judgment skills (reading people) and sharpen your logical and strategic skills (how to play your hand). To make money. Most people play poker for fun, but some make considerable money at it. Of course, these people are few and far between. Not everyone can make a lot of money from poker. Nevertheless, the desire to win more is definitely a reason to improve your poker skills. Poker is one of the few forms of wagering where you can actually win. Casino-style betting is rigged against you (it is impossible to win in the long run at craps, roulette, etc., no matter what anyone says. The only exception is blackjack if you count cards, which is extremely difficult). Sports betting is also nearly impossible to beat without insider information. Thus, poker is one of the few forms of gambling where one can actually win money in the long run simply by being good at the game. Everyone posting will be in a draw for 2 x $3 in prizes. Terms For Cash Prizes You need a combined Forums total of $20 in order to be PAID. (Poker Crush, Casino Crush, & Bingo Crush Prizes) -You must have pc-points to exchange for cash. 100 pc-points has the value of $1.00 cash. -You must be an active member in good standing.. -You will need to advise us which payment method you would like us to use to pay you. To do this, please go to the red section above then click "My Payment Method" and follow the instructions. You only need to do this once (unless you later wish to change it). It may show as pending for 30 days. If you have any questions, please send PC Staff a private message. ----------------------------------- CATLICKER 06.11.2015, 15:30 ----------------------------------- I play to hang out with the roughest men and the sluttiest women in town. If I can survive that, I'm a baddass. Then I go uptown and rule the games and take everybodies money (and women) through sheer intimidation !!! MUAHAHAHAHA !!! ----------------------------------- win4maw 07.11.2015, 15:26 ----------------------------------- I play for fun ----------------------------------- shirlsplay 11.11.2015, 23:18 ----------------------------------- I play because it is fun to bluff ... lol :) ----------------------------------- Heffelamon 12.11.2015, 08:55 ----------------------------------- I play for the hot women, like win4maw and shirlsplay and pevangel and josie and matty...lol ----------------------------------- gjr1961 23.11.2015, 16:40 ----------------------------------- I play for fun with hope for some luck! *I feel left out Jeff! :( LOL ----------------------------------- crzynana2001 25.11.2015, 22:51 ----------------------------------- I play for fun.... really enjoy it. ----------------------------------- OrangeCrush 26.11.2015, 02:05 ----------------------------------- WooooHoooooooo The lucky 2 winners of $3 each are Win4maw and Crzynana2001 Way to Go Ladies!!! ----------------------------------- win4maw 26.11.2015, 02:59 ----------------------------------- congrats Donna and thanks PC and bower and orange ----------------------------------- shirlsplay 28.11.2015, 21:56 ----------------------------------- congats donna and maw :) ----------------------------------- crzynana2001 29.11.2015, 13:59 ----------------------------------- tyty !!!! wtg Jane!!!!!!! ----------------------------------- gjr1961 30.11.2015, 18:30 ----------------------------------- WTG Donna and Maw!