Is poker "gambling" or "investing"?

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I was arguing with my colleague during lunch break about this. Do you think poker is a form of investment or gambling? I see both sides but strictly speaking if you don't track your bankroll, you’re gambling. Once your emotions interfere, it turns to casinos very quickly. You need discipline and a good plan to play poker.

 

[Bawse]

I consider it an investment. Although sometimes I do like to gamble in micro stakes. Especially if I've been on a heater, and build the prizepools in our home games if/when I rebuy.

 

[Ravenfreak]

It can be viewed as both, if you know how to play your cards right so to speak it can be a great investment. But if you have no clue what you're doing, it can become a gamble.

 

[BenMachineSmith]

Technically poker is gambling, yes.

But once you are educated on how to make money within this game, then it can become an investment. You are investing in your ability to understand situations, and to critically analyse every situation you find yourself in.