Poker as a profession!

jtlove0203 · 09-18-2006, 06:42 PM

While everyone who plays poker hopes for the chance of one day being a professional poker player, not everyone has the oppurtunity. Playing professional poker is difficult while we may be great in a home game or even on a table at the nearest poker room, anyone who wishes to try to play poker professionally is taking a big risk. I do encourage anyone who can afford to and wants to to take a shot at the pros, but player beware its a hard row to hoe.

CallanTaft · 09-19-2006, 02:09 PM

I have always dreamed of being a professional but with no luck thus far. If anyone has any pointers for how to get a leg up in the competitive world. I would love to hear about it. Thank you .

craigj22 · 09-22-2006, 01:07 AM

yeah, being a pro would be great but it takes a lot of grinding to get there and a lot of time that i dont have, along with millions out there but if anyone has a quick and easy way to get there be sure to share it

mamma316 · 09-22-2006, 01:26 PM

I dont think everybody who plays poker wants to be a pro. I dont. I like playing pool too, but never want to become a pro pool player. However, as soon as you start making money, I think youre technically a pro anyways.

AlanOH · 09-22-2006, 07:38 PM

I am sure the majority of us poker players out there would like to be a professional poker player today as they are all big stars now with all the poker being shown. But I honestly doubt if there are many people out there that 5 years ago could name one player. It is a nice dream to have but unless you get very lucky or have a big bankroll that is all it will be, a nice dream.

TDInKaL · 09-23-2006, 01:53 PM

id never make it as a pro. i already lose my cool when i get sucked out on at small stakes, i cant even imagine what i'd do if i was making a living and got screwed out of a big sum.

SkyBlade2 · 09-26-2006, 03:36 PM

i have a friend that has won over $3000 dollars this last year playing online poker.....now that might not be enough for a living but as a college student that is a decent amount of extra cash in ur wallet for playing a game anyway.

TranquilitysDemon · 09-30-2006, 09:57 AM

It is difficult but if you have the skill to do it you should go for it, as teh girlfriend of a guy who wants to be a pro player I know first hand just how tryingit can be, but it's also really awesoem to see how great he is at it and how passionate he is about it! Trust me you'll see him on ESPN!

masterjedi8 · 09-30-2006, 01:22 PM

I myself entertain the idea of "going pro". i am new to poker and have much to learn. i watch WSOP on tv and imagine myself winning the gold bracelet. i'm ready to begin my journey to make that happen.

bennyneo · 09-30-2006, 03:25 PM

i just want to be a pro on Party Poker...any advice on the best types of tables to play