This is honestly an odd take. For most people the money is in exchange for having fun (there are pros and likely addicts though for which the money is the goal)

This is honestly an odd take. For most people the money is in exchange for having fun (there are pros and likely addicts though for which the money is the goal). I play in fantasy sports leagues and I pay into them. I don’t even care about winning the pot - I enjoy the game. The victory condition is having fun. Winning money is a bonus. The point of the game isn’t to lie to friends. Is this how you see the point of chess or sports in general? Or any game where revealing your strategy would diminish your chances of winning? I don’t think your comment is very HN typical, but it does indicate some other qualities you may have - not bad or good, but not typical.