Last year, I made $250 playing online poker. This year, despite the fact that I've played more games and I'm a better player, I've only managed to break even.
Why is that? Well, other players improve their games too. It's more competitive now. That's part of the challenge and fun.
However, you can waste too much time playing this game. 10 hours a day is not uncommon. Poker games can run close to two hours.
Poker is exciting and interesting and no two games are alike.
I'm not a poker addict, but it was taking up too much of my time.
I've decided to limit myself to two games a day and a third one if I win one of the two (That's a reward for lucky/good playing). I don't usually play for more than a dollar a game. Know your limit and play within it.
Either the game controls you or you control the game.