[Warhead W-88]

Have you tried games like bridge? You can just play for points (no money), most points wins.

Poker NEEDS gambling to be interesting. I find that bridge is interesting enough on its own that it does not suffer without wagering.

[discostu]

I'm a big fan of Hearts, more cooperative games like Bridge just don't do it for me. There are a number of card games I can play without going buggy, Gin and its family, Pinochle, less traditional games like Milborne. What I love about poker is the stare down, trying to figure out what the other guy has just by his bet, trying to lie about what you have using just your bet. Problem is if there's real people and physical object changing hands the brain goes bye-bye and the urge takes over. It's a strange thing, but it's not terrible to live with.