Is learning to play poker worth it?

@Sinely

Really? What is to learn about it? I played poker with matxhsticks or m&m's as a child but quickly found it extreeeemly utmostly boring, better a game of yahtsee at least you get to throw some dice😊, boring butyet great careers for some 😁

Hi there! I don't know, if you like it, why not. I like such games a lot, I have to say, and I often play some free poker as well as some cool and fun free video slots online. They are really relaxing and pretty fun to play. What do you think about such games, guys? Maybe you will find something helpful to you there, good luck!

I have tried to play a poker for sometime but I never get it so I stop playing 😂

It can be a great way to find a support group playing. @Sinely

Poker, like all gambling, can be addictive. People who become addicted can ruin their relationships, because they borrow money or even steal money, just to gamble with. Poker itself is easy to learn to play - the hands you finish with win based on this order:

Royal flush. A, K, Q, J, 10, all the same suit. ...
Four of a kind. All four cards of the same rank.
Full house. Three of a kind with a pair.
Flush. Any five cards of the same suit, but not in a sequence.
Straight. ...
Three of a kind. ...
Two pair. ...
Pair
High card

There are also dozens of different types of poker games, based on how the cards are dealt: there can be common centre - dealt cards that everyone shares, like in Texas hold-em (that is well-known in Casinos) or rounds of betting between each card dealt to players, right down to plain old 5 card "stud", where everyone just keeps the 5 cards they are dealt.

But what takes a bit more learning is the way that people read each other while they are playing - you need to learn whether the person who is betting against you is "bluffing" - pretending they have a better hand than they actually do. You also need to learn to pretend that you don't have a good hand when you do, because if everyone knows that you have a great hand, they will all fold, and even a Royal Flush won't make you any money.

Now what is not well known, is that the Casinos of Las Vegas track poker players, and the "sharks" - the ones who get very good, and can guess which cards have been dealt to whom - are no longer allowed to play in "family-friendly" Casinos or in the major Casinos - So, if you're playing in a Casino that is not one of the major Casinos then the likelihood is that you could be exposing yourself to one of these sharks. Their job is to entice you to bet the most possible money. If you're not in a major Casino, you could also be exposing yourself to cheaters, who can manipulate the cards in the deck while they are being shuffled and dealt.

All gambling can be fun from time to time, as long as one rule is obeyed - only gamble what you can afford to lose.

Hope this may be of help.

I believe it is. It's a fun game to play. Even if it's just for fun with a poker set at home!

And I would also like to learn how to play poker, but among my friends there are no professionals or those who can teach how to play, and I'm afraid to play online. Videos on YouTube certainly explain a lot, but I can't play with myself.

Learning to play poker can indeed be a challenging journey, but it's also highly rewarding. The complexity comes not just from understanding the basic rules, which are relatively straightforward, but from mastering the strategy, psychology, and decision-making under pressure. Poker is as much about playing the cards as it is about reading your opponents and managing your reactions. For beginners, it's important to start small and gradually build your skills. If you're looking to practice without risking too much, there are online casinos that allow for minimal deposits. This way, you can get a feel for the game in a live setting without a significant financial commitment. A great place to start is by checking out casinos with low minimum deposits at polskiekasynohex.org/kasyna-online/minimalny-depozyt/5-10zl/ . It's a great way to dip your toes in the water and learn the nuances of the game at your own pace. Remember, every professional player started somewhere, and patience, practice, and persistence are key to becoming proficient in poker.