Re: On people who play poker for a living
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Just because a small percentage of people have a problem with poker/gambling, that doesn't make it wrong. To the overwhelming majority, it is a form of ENTERTAINMENT; in my opinion, a necessary human experience.
[/ QUOTE ]
The OP directed his question to professionals. Sure a lot of 2/4 and 3/6 players play for entertainment, but how many 30/60 players intentionally cough up a few grand for a night of fun?
[/ QUOTE ]
So, then all of the 30/60 players are either pros or addicted gamblers? Not likely. Plus averaging a loss of a "few grand" at the 30/60 would make you one of the worst 30/60 players in the world. That would be a loss of about 10 to 15 bb/hr.
I have heard studies that say about 4-6% of the population has the possibility to be addicted gamblers. While significant, this statistic shows that an overwhelming part of gamblers are recreational.
|