is poker "gambling"?

This is something i ponder. I am a christain, and many people view playing poker for money is against christian believeifs. Because poker is considered gambling. Now, I have done a little bit of research to see what gambling really is and came across this blog.

I enjoyed reading it and Can agree with most of what is being said, however it does not answer strait "yes" or "no" if poker is gambling or not, but gives some good info about what gambling is.

Check it out and i would like to hear some feed back

Is Poker Gambling? - Poker Psychology and Strategy

and from what the article was saying, many things can be considered gambling

Poker is gambling :|

Its more skill than luck but its gambling

Yes poker is gambling and it is up to the person to control that. Anything that you bet money on to win money is gambling

If it wasn't gambling, you wouldn't be able to lose your money. Be definition it is most certainly gambling.

I think its a lot gambling.
Tht Luck Faktor is very High in this Game.
You can beat every Hand with yours or yours can be beaten by every Hand.
No gambling?
I think yes.

It is most definately gambling, but it has many factors that you can use to make your chances of winning alot higher.

Any game when money is fronted and variance plays a factor into winning then technically speaking, yes it is gambling. I think it all depends on a persons mind set. ask me and I say It's a good ol' fashioned SPORT!

This seems to be an ongoing debate, but I too believe it is of the individual mindset. It's amazing just how many things in life you can apply the definition of 'gambling'. And since I do partake in 'gambling' I do know my limits.

gam?ble (gmbl)
v. gam?bled, gam?bling, gam?bles
v.intr.
1.
a. To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest.
b. To play a game of chance for stakes.
2. To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit.
3. To engage in reckless or hazardous behavior: You are gambling with your health by continuing to smoke.

Poker is a complete game of chance,just like the lottery,if you are playing on the Merge network!

It definetely is gambling but its a skill game. Maybe if you're on Merge lol, but thats different. When you put up money in hope to win more money, its gambling.

They have poker in casinos therefore poker is gambling.

this is the dumbest thread ive ever read.....

I love poker but i'm not a fan of gambling, I always get bored out of my mind if I'm doing like slots or blackjack. The skill and strategy are what I love about the game but I agree it's still gambling.

it is a dumb thread to think poker isnt gambling is dumber than dumb

poker is 100 percent skill and 50 percent luck :)

Poker is gambling as much as investing in the stock market is gambling. Whenever you are risking money for the sake of a potential greater but not certain reward you are gambling. But why does society look down on poker players but looks up to stock market investors? It's just has to do with stereotypes and perceptions. If you enjoy playing poker and you are not risking more than you can afford to lose than who is anyone to tell you what you are doing is wrong?

Anything that you have to put up something of value in hopes of a bigger return is gambling.

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Originally Posted by WhoreBot

I'm going to give up touching myself for a week in hopes of a bigger return.

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OMG....that is too funny. LOL

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Originally Posted by chiefs

This is something i ponder. I am a christain, and many people view playing poker for money is against christian believeifs. Because poker is considered gambling. Now, I have done a little bit of research to see what gambling really is and came across this blog.

I enjoyed reading it and Can agree with most of what is being said, however it does not answer strait "yes" or "no" if poker is gambling or not, but gives some good info about what gambling is.

Check it out and i would like to hear some feed back

Is Poker Gambling? - Poker Psychology and Strategy

and from what the article was saying, many things can be considered gambling

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Seems to me the question you are asking is more about is it morally wrong as a christian to play poker. If you are a true christian then you shouldn't worry about what other people say , cause you'll be steered wrong most of the time. If you aren't losing money you can't afford and getting yourself in trouble financially, then there is nothing morally wrong playing poker and being a christian for me, you have to answer that question for yourself, and only you can. There 's lots of "christians" out there that love to tell you how sinful you are and how much better your life will be if you listen to them ( and send them a check ) only to find they live more sinful lives then you. My pt is, as a christian, you need to live your life the way that you feel is right, not the way "they" tell you too. That's my opinion anyway, so imo, it doesn't matter whether poker is gambling or not, maybe my memory is wrong , but i don't remember any commandment saying "thou shalt not gamble", lol.

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Originally Posted by WhoreBot

I'm going to give up touching myself for a week in hopes of a bigger return.

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Whorebot hehe that is really funny. +100

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If playing poker online you might as well be playing slots. Theres not much difference.

no it is not is is skill

poker is one of the only games that you can play perfect and still lose so yes i consider i gambling

100% agree with Madjek.

poker is not gambling if you play the game as it is intended. that being said, with all the morons and weak players, it is more or less gambling when you play on line.

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Originally Posted by jbetta01

poker is one of the only games that you can play perfect and still lose so yes i consider i gambling

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I think this sums it up pretty well ^^^