Playing poker is a gambling activity?

[raaajlucky]

playing poker is not gambling, but if you bet, of course it is a gambling game. even when you're watching the ball and bet on a particular team, I think it is a gambling game. because everything that has betting is gambling, especially poker games that have been made in public places gambling. This is my opinion

Yes that is the difference between the two which I believe. If money or anything with value is involved then I think it is gambling.Playing alone with it is just play like for example just for entertainment,or for family bonding.

Yeah as long as there's money involved it then poker can be considered as a gambling activity.. but if there are none, then it's for fun and entertainment. Just my thoughts on gambling.

Most users here are  saying   the same   thoughts  regarding with this matter , and  im  included  to it also.  Poker is  just a game    for me  but   some people  tend to  put  money  on  it and   this means  its already a gambling  game hence you are already risking  money.

Of course, the topic is like that, so everyone thoughts are same on this topic, even me also the Poker is just a game, but whenever the money is included then, we call it gambling. If we put our money in a risk, it's gambling. So according to me, Poker game is a gambling activity.

[danherbias07]

Yes it is gambling. Putting a bet in a game is already gambling. There is much money that is taking place on that game so it is considered a high grade of a gamble. Millions are in the pot at the last rounds of the game.

[bitjoin]

Yes it is gambling. Putting a bet in a game is already gambling. There is much money that is taking place on that game so it is considered a high grade of a gamble. Millions are in the pot at the last rounds of the game.

It not the amount of money that makes it gambling, you can gamble for penny stakes at many sites.

The answer to the question is always it depend.  People like tom dwan aren't "gambling" really, just seems like it.  People like guy laliberte are always "gambling".

[The_prodigy]

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

Yes playing poker is number 1 gambling activity and most of people are love playing poker because it really easy to win and understand the mechanics and if you are playing tournament and then buy the fee then you are playing with money even it's free it's always a gambling because you will win money and so that we considered that poker is gambling.

[TraderETH]

Some people said poker is game of skill and the other people said it is gambling, but in my opinion poker is play gambling because it can not be predicted and depend on my lucky.

[Aghaghya]

Well if money is involved no matter how small, as some online tournaments have very small buy ins, it's gambling, but it's the only game that's based on your skills and you're fully in control and you are playing against other players and not the house so the saying that the house always win doesn't apply here. Also it can be the most profitable among casino games and even sports betting, specially if you're playing professionally.

[panjul07]

Some people said poker is game of skill and the other people said it is gambling, but in my opinion poker is play gambling because it can not be predicted and depend on my lucky.

Gambling or a game is not determined by lucky or prediction, but it is more about money. You can play poker without money and maybe you win because you are lucky, in this case you are playing a game instead of gambling because no money involved.

[passwordnow]

I don't know if there is a poker game that doesn't have bet because all gambling activities requires money and bet with it. Playing poker is just not going to be a gambling activity if you are just going to play with your friends and no stake at all. But with stake, then for sure playing poker is a gambling activity and will remain as it is.

[BossMacko]

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

Yes playing poker is a gambling activity, being part of a poker tournament is a gambling also because you are competing to win the tournament prize. Just remember any game that has a risk of gaining money or losing money is gambling. Even investing is a gambling also.

[maku]

Actually being professional poker player is the only serious job I consider serious when someone is taking about gambling.
You can't be professional Dice, Roulette or Slots player - with Poker it is different because - it is probably the only card game where your sill actually matters.

[Indrawan77]

Poker is a gambling activity if you are playing with money, and it was created to become gambling games, but poker can become games if you are playing without the real money, so it depends on how you play and in my opinion joining poker tournament is consider as gambling activity

[tabas]

Some people said poker is game of skill and the other people said it is gambling, but in my opinion poker is play gambling because it can not be predicted and depend on my lucky.

Those people are right about that but it is combination of both things, skill and luck. That is poker, and when there is luck associated with monetary value involved for it then surely that is gambling. I don't know if there is a poker game that is not gambling at all.

Actually being professional poker player is the only serious job I consider serious when someone is taking about gambling.
You can't be professional Dice, Roulette or Slots player - with Poker it is different because - it is probably the only card game where your sill actually matters.

It is not called a job either because you are not assured and compensated as you play poker.

[SilverPunk]

Playing poker is not to be called gambling it is gabling games , but playing with a bet will be gambling now .
If you played proffesionally it depends on how you will play if you will play to represent a country it is not a gambling.
if you played in a company it is called a job .
I think this 3 is the differences .

-Silverpunk-

[equator]

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

Even if you are not giving in any input of bitcoin but you are giving your time to play the tournaments, so i think it will be considered as gambling. As their the winning the bitcoins or the prize money is matters.

[Oilacris]

Playing poker is not to be called gambling it is gabling games , but playing with a bet will be gambling now .
If you played proffesionally it depends on how you will play if you will play to represent a country it is not a gambling.
if you played in a company it is called a job .
I think this 3 is the differences .

-Silverpunk-

Very well said   , these  things  i could  also to think off  about playing  poker. I want to add its  just really a card  game  which does people would really to  put  up   money on  it   to increase  the   thrill and entertainment   thats  why  its  already called  a  gambling game  hence   it already  involves money  and as we all know   in  gambling   youare risking your  money to earn  money .

[rik3]

I actually mean playing poker professionally,like taking part in tournament's,etc.
Do you think that it is considered all across the world as gambling?

No Bro Playing Poker is Only Considered as Gambling when Someone Start Betting Money In It Otherwise It can Not Be Considered as Gambling......
Its Just a Game Which Can't Be Play For Money......

[Viyamore]

Not at all times .,as long as there is no money involved it will not be gambling at all .when you or i put a bet it is gambling ,but playing professionally on gambling needs a good skills a veteran skills and that will depends on how a professional poker player will play a game in a tournament.

[Positid]

Not at all times .,as long as there is no money involved it will not be gambling at all .when you or i put a bet it is gambling ,but playing professionally on gambling needs a good skills a veteran skills and that will depends on how a professional poker player will play a game in a tournament.

Well that could be right but in my life I have not played poker without bet, even with fake money that is just considered as you are betting. And with money at stake that is a good think to exercise your  skills and to improve it because you are surely gonna take it seriously.

[novemberwoah]

Not at all times .,as long as there is no money involved it will not be gambling at all .when you or i put a bet it is gambling ,but playing professionally on gambling needs a good skills a veteran skills and that will depends on how a professional poker player will play a game in a tournament.

Well that could be right but in my life I have not played poker without bet, even with fake money that is just considered as you are betting. And with money at stake that is a good think to exercise your  skills and to improve it because you are surely gonna take it seriously.

Actually playing poker is not necessarily gambling. Because if we play poker without betting it can not be called gambling. I often play cards with my friends, but there was no betting, it can not be called gambling. If we play poker with bets that include gambling, because I bet with money belonging to the gambling.

[Viyamore]

Not at all times .,as long as there is no money involved it will not be gambling at all .when you or i put a bet it is gambling ,but playing professionally on gambling needs a good skills a veteran skills and that will depends on how a professional poker player will play a game in a tournament.

Well that could be right but in my life I have not played poker without bet, even with fake money that is just considered as you are betting. And with money at stake that is a good think to exercise your  skills and to improve it because you are surely gonna take it seriously.

Actually playing poker is not necessarily gambling. Because if we play poker without betting it can not be called gambling. I often play cards with my friends, but there was no betting, it can not be called gambling. If we play poker with bets that include gambling, because I bet with money belonging to the gambling.

You're both right.i also played some card games and not betting at all with my friends just to kill some time on boring thats not gambling .putting a bet like Chief Positid said is a good then for you to be serious in playing so you will think more than like a pro to win on a bet .but it isn't conncted with playing a professional .