i think im decent enough in poker im 13 and ill just read books about poker cause i really want to play poker as a career and i could just practice with online poker but im still going to school and college just in case playing poker doesn`t work out and i know its not recomended but i really would like to do this,so would you pursue a career in poker?
2006-12-19 14:29:31 · 8 answers · asked by jkso45 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Card Games
I would and I have. What you need to remember though is that winning against your buddies and earning a little pocket change is a lot different than paying your mortgage while playing against seasoned players with 20 yrs of experience. Because you can't even set foot in a casino until you are 21 I would set a goal of graduating college by then and saving up a sufficient stake and see what happens. In the mean time study and practice religiously and you just might succeed.
2006-12-22 19:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by DarkWolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was very good at poker and did make a living at it for over 10 years. And I wish I could have those 10 years all over again.
If you want to live a totally unsatisfying life without ever impacting anyone in a truly positive way, become a professional gambler. Also you get to hang out with criminals and people who generally neglect their family.
Also its a very difficult and time consuming way to make an easy living. Most players play over 80 hours a week and the financial swings can be horrendous and nerve racking. Every one goes through a rough spot of cards and if you dint win, you dint eat. That might not be too scary to you, but if you have kids depending on you, that is alot of pressure.
Since you have no guaranteed income, most of your money is reserved for bankroll. So while you might have alot of money in the bank, most of that is set aside to finance future play. Banks do not loan money to enter tournaments or games.
I've been a casino manager at every major cardroom in Southern California. I am no longer in the gaming industry and much much happier. I have two children now aged 21 and 18. Neither one has ever been allowed to play at a casino or either visit me at work. I cannot conceive of a bigger waste of your life than becoming a professional gambler. And Ive known most of them.
2006-12-23 07:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by david21495@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I play poker for a living, online and live, and I love it!, but it's a tough job!!!!!, it take time, and you have to give a lot of yourself every day!!!. Don't get to exiting, be patient you're young....
You must go slowly..step by step. It's good to have ambition and motivation. Just keep you head clear.......The answers will come with experience and time. Thinking that you can do and, decide to do it, there is a big difference.
good luck, take care
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2006-12-19 14:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by pokercoach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the end of the day it is still luck. you can outplay dudd players but after that it is how the cards fall.
So.. I would not put all my eggs in one basket.
2006-12-19 23:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of flush callers that will call till the river I say no....
Justin
2006-12-20 00:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is more to life than playing cards.
2006-12-19 15:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, as long as you have a lot of money
to lose.
2006-12-20 02:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am. I do. Life is good.
2006-12-19 22:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋