Dennis ‘pocket rockets’ Neuman from Fair Poker tells us how you can give up your day job and play poker for a living. The worldwide explosion of poker is nothing short of phenomenal, according to reports it is the fastest growing sport in the US in the last year.
So I thought we'd take a look at what it might take to be in a position to give up your day job and join the steadily growing ranks of those who play poker for a living.
From what I have been able to gather only around 15% of all poker players are winning over the long run. The reasons for this are several fold. From this stat we might be tempted to believe that it is always the better players that come out in front. The life of a poker "pro" requires a lot of discipline, and indeed it takes a lot of courage and self belief to give up the day job and the various benefits associated with secured employment, like medical and retirement plans.
And then there's the issue of the bankroll needed to get started as a fulltime poker player. We're all familiar with the constant 'swings' in poker play and you need to be able to ride through the rough patches without feeling too much pressure on the bankroll.
Don't even think about playing full time unless you have about 200 times the big bet in the game you're playing.
Furthermore it is a well known fact that the game of poker is littered with giant egos. The problem is people think that they are much better players than they actually are. I mean, we all have those days when nothing can go wrong but it's a mistake to think that you're ready to play pro poker based on days like these !
You need to have several months at least of stats which chart your play. You need to analyse things and see how you're doing in the long run. You need to read, and above all you need to practice... a LOT!!!
Then once you can see the improvement in your play (and your bankroll) you are in a better position to make the big move.
Until such time my friends, don't give up your day job.
Have a great week, see you at the tables.
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