Hold'em Scumbags

[bones]

I used to experience this "hate" emotion when I played gin for money. It didn't usually come from distain for the person themselves, simply a byproduct of continued, intense focus directed at a specific person. At the end of games, I'd find that I had developed this incredible dislike for my opponent. The "hate" actually sharpened my focus. I've never had that feeling at a poker table, probably because I don't focus nearly as hard or for continued periods of time.

Needless to say, I was much better at gin than I am at poker.