I played at the commerce/L.A. 40/80 back in the early 99 to 01 a few times a month.

Playing live limit holdem was horrible. Sure the food and drinks were free. But after a session, you're clothe would stick of smoke (back when it was allowed).

You get all sorts of attitude from player and dealers. Cards flying off the table. Deck change requests from some jerk steaming. Misdeal. Pitboss coming over to break up arguments and fights. Long drives home after a long and losing session from the casino. It just sucked!

Online, while relatively boring grinding in isolation, is so much more environment friendly. You can multitask while waiting for good hands.

I would never be able to play live 2 or 3 hours everyday like the way I do online.