Why do people hate poker but love watching it?

[Mike_25]

Who else finds it curious that so many people claim to hate poker as a game yet will sit for hours happily watching professional poker tournaments on TV? I'll be the first to admit that playing the game is nerve-wracking and takes real skill, but there's something magical about watching the psychological battles unfold between the best players in the world. The mystery of the hidden cards, the tells and subtleties of human behavior - it all makes for riveting drama in my opinion. What do you think, why do we enjoy watching poker when we don't want to play it ourselves?

 

[Omelaa]

People may dislike playing poker due to the stress of risking money or the fear of losing. However, watching poker allows them to enjoy the strategic and unpredictable nature of the game without personal stakes. It's the thrill of competition and the dynamics of skill and luck that make it entertaining to observe.

 

[swift]

Although am not sure if people hate playing it , there are still some people that loves playing the poker games they find it interesting to watch too simultaneously ,so it depends on what factors or notation you are saying actually