Smokewood said:
Why do you think it sounds awful? Really tough for me to know, I love the game but if I had to rely on it, then it might become stressful which I guess could be bad. But setting your own hours, being able to take time off whenever you want, traveling for live events sounds pretty great
I have not seen definition of poker pro but in my opinion it should be like every other thing which can be both hobby and profession. If your main income is from other source and you play poker for fun - it is a hobby. If poker is your main job and you earn most of your money from it you are pro poker player.
Learn to play with all types of people. Different, but they have all people much in common. You have to learn to read a look and even think of the rival. Many people always use the same strategy, the others - have no strategy at all. Only the few really well play and know that they do. You have to unmistakably be able to define character and level of professionalism of players with which you deal.
There's a few things. First your only source of income is from poker. Second, you have a home, car and possessions that you own outright(no credit debt). Third is you're ABLE to put money into retirement accounts or a stock portfolio to gain more capital in the future.
I would say being a poker pro means you derive most, if not all, of your income from playing the game.
But, like anything else in life, after a while, poker would just become what you do, as opposed to being something in life that is fun.
I've occasionally wondered if I would enjoy life as a poker pro, but its difficult to know without trying to make a living at it.
But, like anything else in life, after a while, poker would just become what you do, as opposed to being something in life that is fun.
I've occasionally wondered if I would enjoy life as a poker pro, but its difficult to know without trying to make a living at it.
Spripe said:
First off to each their own.
However, the things you mentioned are myths.
Setting your own hours? Nope, if you want to make money you need to play against people worse than you are. This means mostly weekends, and always at night.
Taking time off? I get 5 weeks a year at my job, it's more than enough.
Traveling to events... I do it all the time, no need to be a pro for that.
My point is that having a regular full time job is far better than trying to play poker for a living. In my opinion.
I still put in around 20 hours a week at the tables too.....
I suggest a full time job and poker as a second income.
good luck buddy.
To be a professional, my thoughts... Make more playing poker than any other sources. If you have a day job, I would say 51% or more of your income regularly from poker play then eventually giving up the day job. I would also think multiple years with more income from poker than anything else. Don't forget the commitment to run your game like a business, and invest in the "business" (bankroll), your "employee" (liferoll), taxes/insurance, and hopefully "bonuses" (save for a good tourney, ie. wsop event).
As "fun" and lucrative as it sounds, I don't know if I want to be a cash grinder "working" 3pm Friday - 9pm Sunday, but the "vacations" while you travel a tournament circuit would seem enjoyable.
As "fun" and lucrative as it sounds, I don't know if I want to be a cash grinder "working" 3pm Friday - 9pm Sunday, but the "vacations" while you travel a tournament circuit would seem enjoyable.