I think most experienced poker players understand the importance of folding and use it as a strategic tool when playing poker. Folding is an essential part of the game because players do not want to continue playing a hand that is likely to lose. By folding, players are minimizing their losses and preserving their chip stack for future hands.In fact, one of the key skills in poker is knowing when to fold. Players who do not fold enough will tend to lose more money in the long run because they will be playing too many marginal hand