[beavens]

I've only played B&M twice - once in New Orleans and another in Vegas. I really like the ability to sit down, chat up people, drink beers and play cards. I wasn't there to try to make money, I was there for the entertainment value. One night at the Mirage I played for over 12 hours straight because I was having such a good time with the table I was playing at. I got somewhat drunk and by the end of it I was down a buy-in and a half (about $150). I didn't regret losing money at all, considering I had a great time doing it.

Playing online is entirely different. I play because I enjoy poker of course, but I also play to make money.