The most difficult decision in Internet poker

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I was just going to respond to TylerD's post in HavanaBanana's thread, but I felt that the topic warranted it's own thread.

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This always confuses me. If you have a better win rate at Party what difference does rake make?



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I face this decision every day. Where do I play? The site where I make the most money, has the best software or I enjoy the most?
Every day I could give you a different answer. Most days the answer would be, all of the above. How can this be so?

First of all, I chase bonuses at sites I would not normally play. The $200+ at the Crypto skins each month makes me play in games I do not enjoy simply because the earn is higher.

I first played internet poker on Paradise exclusively for about a year. Because of this forum, I moved on last year to infinitely more greener pastures but I still think Paradise's software is the best. Even though the players there are light years ahead of Party's, I still play an occasional SNG or tourney ther even though it is probably a very small +EV for me. In fact, I felt it was such a small EV for me, I contracted out my last $300+ in bonus money so I could put my poker hours in elsewhere.

Last of all, enjoyment, how often do I play for fun? NL SNGs are my favorite. They can be played in an hour. I can play one or ten depending on how much time I have. Though mostly I am unfulfilled, unless of course I get 1st, there is closure. I know poker is supposed to be just one big session, I forget who said it, but with live play, I have a real problem with it. This is why I prefer SNGs.

As my motivating factor for game selection changes, I guess I am trying to achieve balance in my internet poker play, profit, good software and enjoyment.

What motivates you? I am curious especially about those who don't feed their family from poker winnings.