poker or slots ?

[mikepipe]

I am not sure, but i got the impression that the poker boom is squeezing other gambling activities out of the market- or will at least reduce their turnover.
maybe a poll were a good idea?
To speak for myself: I reduced slotting by nearly 50%, after i started playing poker.
(my first exciting tournament experience was the CM event at 32 red).
Its much more fun, it has less risk to loose big money (at my beginners level)

On the other hand, it is quite different, so that slots or roulette or keno... are hardly touched by poker players.
maybe it is in a competitive market with BJ only?

[tencardcharlie]

OT: Man your reputation points go perfectly with that avatar.

My guess is that poker brings more people inte other games, than it takes away. I would guess that many of the regular online gamblers would never have started gambling online if it wasn't for the poker boom.

I think you're right that most poker players who play other casino games stick to card games.

[Simmo!]

I've started to play a bit of poker but I get bored easily playing it at home. I don't play it on my PC much at all as a result, but I've taken to playing on my mobile phone when I'm out and about (and can get a signal!). Just low stakes though.

[Chatmaster]

Fortunately the player profiles are different between casino games and poker games. I love playing craps and roulette as it has a certain attraction, but not for longer than 30mins. However Poker to me is a skill game where the chalange is more to find the fish and to tap them dry. I do not like slots as it is boring to me. However I know that the excitement of free spins etc. attracts other people.

So in summary. Poker and the publicity it has world wide probably caused a growth for both industries. Alot of people that started playing poker has moved over to casino games and vice versa. So I think that poker if any had a positive influence on casinos.

[KasinoKing]

So in summary. Poker and the publicity it has world wide probably caused a growth for both industries. A lot of people that started playing poker has moved over to casino games and vice versa. So I think that poker if any had a positive influence on casinos.

Totally agree with that!

My personal opinion (which could well be wrong) is that Poker is more addictive & dangerous than playing casinos, and also much harder to profit from long-term.
When I started playing it I lost $1000's. These days I only play for 'fun' at very low stakes.

Slots have been much more profitable for me, but can equally grind you down.
Best way to have fun & keep interested is switch between lots of game types.

[winbig]

I've decreased my casino play by at least 85% once I started playing serious poker. I found out that I can make more money at the tables compared to BJ/Slots

I know playing poker is still "gambling", but at least with poker, you're not playing against the house (as long as you're not getting ripped off from the rake) - That, plus the fact that it's more skill than luck, you can't go wrong.....Don't get me wrong though, luck definitely plays a part in your results, but not really a high % compared to playing against the house.

[mikepipe]

OT: Man your reputation points go perfectly with that avatar.

My guess is that poker brings more people inte other games, than it takes away. I would guess that many of the regular online gamblers would never have started gambling online if it wasn't for the poker boom.

I think you're right that most poker players who play other casino games stick to card games.

thanks, yes. but: i dont get thanks from the blue muppet anymore.
dont know, if not deserved, or not earned

[mikepipe]

only btw: is the jetset33, whom i threw out of a tournament at 32red, our jetset?
if so: sorry!
your chat was not active, i think...? (if it were you)

[jetset]

Nope - it wasn't me.

[lojo]

I lost my ass at poker. Did the slots, built up, found the bj table 100! did some roulette, played my luck out, felt free, 21 bullet proof, and couldn't pull the pot when I moved to the room. Luck/skill be dangled I was out of my league. I'm no good at poker when the luck runs out.

Play poker or play slots. it realy doesn't matter. Quit when you are ahead )