0210. im not much of a gambler hence ive never been an avid texas hold 'em poker player. but lately, due to the chinese new year festivities, ive been parking at the tables and dealt cards to. everyone seemed to become more willing to gamble during this season, and i am one of such persons.
being at table playing poker is exciting. the adrenalin rush of trying to beat the other players through not only sheer luck but skill and deceit is addictive. but thinking back, what really makes people gambling addicts is the mentality they bring to the table.
never ever have the mindset that you are playing to recuperate losses.
if you have lost money, be contented with it. you may have sacrificed in a monetary sense, but at least walk away having learnt a lesson to play wiser, to rely less on luck and more on skill.
even if you have won money, STILL be contented with it. you may use the advantage of having more monetary power to out-bet other players, but the risk is always present WHENEVER a bet is involved.
finally, the most important experience that ive absorbed while playing poker is learning when to fold. even though sometimes you are confident of your cards' ability to win the round, acquiring the foresight to know a bad deal from a good one and not letting your ego override it is vital.
in a game of poker, and in fact in any game of chance, ANYTHING MAY HAPPEN. play wisely and fold wisely.
here's wishing good luck for the lunar year of the rabbit.
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