People play card games for a number of reasons:
1. To socialize : Card games can be played by a large group of people and are very popular way to spend time at parties, picnics and festive occasions. Usually the stakes for these games are low and they are played in a friendly manner.
2. Entertainment - like other sports , it is a form of entertainment , which can help distract your mind from day to day worries.
3. Educational value - by interacting with other people while you play a game of poker, you will improve your judgment of others. Since you try to win the games with the limited resources at your disposal , you learn to fine tune your logic / strategic skills.
4. Money - If you are good at playing card games, especially those where a certain level of skills is required, you can earn extra money. Some people make a full time living playing card games.