You are not a machine

Playing poker can be demanding. Not taking breaks from the game can wear you out.

Those who play more than the average Joe face additional challenges in poker. When it comes to excessive play, we need to take two aspects into special consideration: game volume (number of hands played per day/month/year) and money volume (size of limit/bankroll/overturn).

The two don't necessarily go hand in hand, but when it comes to online poker they often correlate. Players in higher limits often play more and at multiple tables. A solid, winning player sticks to the limits that are right for him. He spends a large part of his day with poker, not just playing, but practicing, learning, and thinking about the game.

For him, poker is more than a hobby, it's a profession or a source of additional income. This makes poker all the more important in his life, even away from the tables. So what kind of strain does this put on a player? How does this connect to tilting?