There’s no disputing that online poker can be addictive. I’ve played poker for many years and I’ve never put any part of my life in jeopardy because of the game. If you get addicted to the game you had better have enough sense to lean how to maximize your edges so you’re not always broke. But if the game is controlling your decision-making processes, you need to step away.

If you love to play poker then learn to play to your bankroll and work at becoming a winning player. If you just play without working on your game you will go broke again and again, riding on nothing but the luck of the draw. Gambling is something you do with extra money to enjoy yourself. It’s not a foolproof method to pay your bills or earn a fortune. Pay your bills first, then play poker.