Needless to say, I loaded the recovery disk into the drive and it proceeded to erase any evidence of my poker hobby. Fitzgerald casino in tunica ms. As of now, the only real proof of any of the struggles or accomplishments is recorded here in this blog. Having written it out like that makes one think about a few things. Poker is a game played with cards and chips. Anyways, it's just a hobby I find really fun because it involves lots of thinking and I enjoy playing it in my free time. I wanted to list this as a hobby for my work/activities section along with fantasy football but I'm not sure how adcoms would view this since it involves gambling and what not.
- So I think Poker can be a pretty expensive hobby live (which IMO is the best thing about playing poker - nothing beats the feeling of having physical chips+cards). But if you are a winning player then it can even be a profitable hobby:) just keep in mind someone has to lose.
- You have already received good advice. I have written more than 400 resumes over the last several years, and in almost none have I mentioned personal interests. The only way your poker hobby could add value is if you are looking for a positions wh.
- Writing poetry as a hobby should not be a mindless task which you do just to say that you have actually written a poem. It should be a process of love which stems from some sort of creativity. If you are having trouble being inspired, get up and experience life.
Poker is a card game that, unlike many others, involves both skill, luck, strategy and a little (or a lot) of gambling- Making it a favored hobby of men around the globe. There are several types of poker, including five-card draw, texas hold em', omaha hold em' and razz.
According to the rules of poker, players make antes, or bets, based on the first few card dealt to them after deciding how well they believe they can perform based on those cards and the remaining left to be dealt. Players will choose to fold or bet each time a round of cards is dealt, and at the end either one player will take the winnings after every other player folds, or two opponents will face off in a showdown.
There is some controversy about the origination of the game poker. Some historians believe that it was first developed in the United States, while others challenged that notion pointing to a French game called Poque which originated around the same time.
The name likely comes from the Irish Poca (Pocket), which descended from the German word pochen (to brag or bluff).
Gambling As A Hobby
Some argue that Poker dates back even further than the origination of the French game, however most modern historians reject these theories because of poker's unique features – explaining that it could easily have derived from any number of games, but the modern American version still stands out as unique.
Poker is a great hobby if you're a thinker,lucky or just like a little adventure (minus the plane and parachute). Poker was traditionally a great get-together for all your friends where you can have them over for a beer, some snacks and a relaxing night in – all while being a little competitive, and maybe winning some of their money! In many cities, they host poker meetups that you can attend to try your luck and play with new friends. If you're more of an introvert, there are many online poker sites available such as Bet Online. In some countries, you can even bet real money online- Imagine making a fortune from the comfort of your computer chair and never having to work again! A lot of these sites have opportunities to bet on other games as well, so if poker isn't your thing you can make a bet on the latest football game or even political outcomes.
Poker is pretty simple and doesn't require a ton of supplies to start. Poker chips, cards, dealer marker should be enough to get you going.
What can we say about the game of poker? I can say that this is the most confusing game I've ever played. One minute you know what's going on and the next, some one's raking in a huge pile of chips because you played the hand perfectly. What the hell is that all about? Oh, I forgot to mention that there is enough luck in the game to make oneself want to give the whole thing up! Sounds a little to the futile side, doesn't it?Over the last month or so I decided to go back to the basics. I was tired of being a break even tournament player and have decided to take up playing the cash games. Life has caused me to cash out a lot of the bankroll I have been using, so it's right back to the micros for me. I normally wouldn't see that as any form of problem until you bring that fucking luck factor into everything!! The cash game is definitely a different animal than the tourneys. It really is about pot odds and being able to read what your opponents hands might be. The simple things, right? Ya, right. You can control pot sizes all you want. You can call out what your opponent has in his hand. You can't determine what will fall on the river!!
If I have been a little too vague as to what has been happening in the micro cash games for me, let me put it into numbers. I started on the adventure of playing cash only about a week ago. Here is how things have stacked up so far:
2,203 hands played
$won/100 hands: -$1.10
Poker is a card game that, unlike many others, involves both skill, luck, strategy and a little (or a lot) of gambling- Making it a favored hobby of men around the globe. There are several types of poker, including five-card draw, texas hold em', omaha hold em' and razz.
According to the rules of poker, players make antes, or bets, based on the first few card dealt to them after deciding how well they believe they can perform based on those cards and the remaining left to be dealt. Players will choose to fold or bet each time a round of cards is dealt, and at the end either one player will take the winnings after every other player folds, or two opponents will face off in a showdown.
There is some controversy about the origination of the game poker. Some historians believe that it was first developed in the United States, while others challenged that notion pointing to a French game called Poque which originated around the same time.
The name likely comes from the Irish Poca (Pocket), which descended from the German word pochen (to brag or bluff).
Gambling As A Hobby
Some argue that Poker dates back even further than the origination of the French game, however most modern historians reject these theories because of poker's unique features – explaining that it could easily have derived from any number of games, but the modern American version still stands out as unique.
Poker is a great hobby if you're a thinker,lucky or just like a little adventure (minus the plane and parachute). Poker was traditionally a great get-together for all your friends where you can have them over for a beer, some snacks and a relaxing night in – all while being a little competitive, and maybe winning some of their money! In many cities, they host poker meetups that you can attend to try your luck and play with new friends. If you're more of an introvert, there are many online poker sites available such as Bet Online. In some countries, you can even bet real money online- Imagine making a fortune from the comfort of your computer chair and never having to work again! A lot of these sites have opportunities to bet on other games as well, so if poker isn't your thing you can make a bet on the latest football game or even political outcomes.
Poker is pretty simple and doesn't require a ton of supplies to start. Poker chips, cards, dealer marker should be enough to get you going.
What can we say about the game of poker? I can say that this is the most confusing game I've ever played. One minute you know what's going on and the next, some one's raking in a huge pile of chips because you played the hand perfectly. What the hell is that all about? Oh, I forgot to mention that there is enough luck in the game to make oneself want to give the whole thing up! Sounds a little to the futile side, doesn't it?Over the last month or so I decided to go back to the basics. I was tired of being a break even tournament player and have decided to take up playing the cash games. Life has caused me to cash out a lot of the bankroll I have been using, so it's right back to the micros for me. I normally wouldn't see that as any form of problem until you bring that fucking luck factor into everything!! The cash game is definitely a different animal than the tourneys. It really is about pot odds and being able to read what your opponents hands might be. The simple things, right? Ya, right. You can control pot sizes all you want. You can call out what your opponent has in his hand. You can't determine what will fall on the river!!
If I have been a little too vague as to what has been happening in the micro cash games for me, let me put it into numbers. I started on the adventure of playing cash only about a week ago. Here is how things have stacked up so far:
2,203 hands played
$won/100 hands: -$1.10
Poker Hobbyist
bb/100 hands: -5.51
Basically put, I haven't been able to hold during a big hand. I've had sets beat by sets, full boats beaten by full boats, and have watched more monkeys catch rivered flushes than I can shake a stick at. I've spent some money the last couple weeks on coaching which also has taken a serious toll on the roll. I always seem to be getting the same answer about the situation- 'Wow, that was unlucky!'. That just makes you want to get all sparkly inside, doesn't it?!?
This is really sounding like a 'bitch' post. You know what, it is a 'bitch' post and it's long overdue. Everyone wants to believe that if you put in the time and energy learning how to play the game, eventually you'll 'beat the odds'. BULLSHIT!! Every training site says they'll make you a better player. Every book says they'll make you a better player. Play this way, do things that way, don't you get it? NO, I DON'T GET IT!!! You can say what you want. Poker/NoLimit Texas Holdem has taken up more of my time in the last two years than any other thing. That is a sick statement to have to say. I didn't practice this hard when I learned to play the violin. I guess what I'm saying is that this whole thing can get frustrating.
There really isn't much more to say at the present. I'll try to post more frequently again and maybe I'll start posting some HHs for those of you that would be interested. I hope all of you are doing well on the felt and sorry for the rant. Take care!!
