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Re:Teach your kids poker, not chess by paulcole on Saturday May 21, 2022 @07:33AM (#31456986)
> the worst-case scenario for the player is much worse than for a player of chess

The worst-case scenario for any high level games player is pretty awful. No social life or social skills, obsession, poor job prospects, etc.

Re:Teach your kids poker, not chess by nimih on Saturday May 21, 2022 @03:31PM (#31461001)
I'm not sure I'd describe developing a gambling addiction as becoming a "high level games player," to be honest.