Do you guys have more fun when money is involved

[Bishop]

I don't gamble much but I do miss it from time to time. You guys like a little money on the game? Do you think you play little better, tighter, looser when funds are at stake?

[shexcpoolgawdess]

You know in all honesty I'm not really one to play for money. Takes the joy out of the game and it also brings out the side of people that I care not to be around. I'll admit that I have played for money before. And that there are always people wanting to put thier money on me to play against some chump talkin ****.

I'd rather just be able to play the game that I know I'm good at rather then play for money and change the demeanor of the game. Plus in past experiences I didn't have as much fun...lol.

[A-Train]

I don't know, I've never gambled. LOL

I see lots of people do it and I've always made the observation that they weren't anymore.

[Maniac]

I never gamble either. IMO, "one-in-the-hand is worth two-in-the-bush".

I've seen too many lives destroyed from gambling. Yeah, yeah, I know, you don't gamble big, just small stuff. But, alcoholics are made from that first innocent little "sip" of beer and heavy drug abusers are made from that first little "hit" on that innocent reefer. It can get out of hand faster and harder than you least expect it will.

Maniac

[SPINDOKTOR]

Originally Posted by Bishop

I don't gamble much but I do miss it from time to time. You guys like a little money on the game? Do you think you play little better, tighter, looser when funds are at stake?

I play a lil better, seems like I always play better in a tournament or a money game, but sometimes I find myself trying to make everything in a money game, and that will useualy bite me in the butt.


SPINDOKTOR

[ccn7]

I play mainly to have fun, its fun when i play good, and when i play for money it seems i try alot harder focus alot better and play good overall. So to get back to the topic i would have to say i have more fun within myself when i play for money as i play my best. I dont like to gamble on chance games such as cards and slots, but will bet on myself and some of the skills i have. I play for money in pool, golf and bowling, i also shoot bow and guns for a little wager . I know what my limitations are and bet accordingly.

[shark3149]

I have to say I play for money some times but I just had one of the best times not playing for any money just pride.Brent of BHQ and my self played pool for a few hours for pride and well he kicked my butt.I had more fun than I have had in a long long time.That just let me know you can have more fun just hitting some balls with good people and have a blast,after all thats why we all started playing the game,for the fun of it.I lost site of the fun side about 8 years ago.I would not take my cue out if I was not playing for the cash,and I lost the reason I started playing the game.Well I quit playing for 3 yeaars and now I remeber why I played the game fun,and meeting some great people.I will now take the time to play with the young guy who just bangs balls and try to teach him how to play.You know we all started some where and we need to pass what we know on to the younger crowed if we want the sport to grow.