Playing online for a 'living'

[tazmision89]

I play poker for a living. One thing I can tell you, it is very difficult to maintain earning a pre determined amount everyday, week or month. In order to play poker as your major source of income would be first having the bankroll to sustain any downfalls that may occur. Let's face it, without a proper bankroll you shouldn't even bother considering it. You can not do this for a living if your collecting unemployment, know what I mean.

Another thing you need to take in to account is your skill set. If you are a novice player, this is NOT for you. I have been playing for 20 years now and I still do not consider myself a top professional. I have bad days all the time. But I have built up my bankroll where I can sustain a crazy hit.

Im pretty sure others here will chime in and give some soundful advice. This is what I can share with you now.

I have to get ready to play a LIVE tournament in 2 1/2 hours. Good Luck!!

[2Tone]

While I know this is not feasible for me, I'd love to hear more about this. How long have you been supporting yourself with poker? Where do you play? What limits? How many hours a week?

[tazmision89]

I have been playing full time for about 3 years now (I owned a business and sold it). Here is a breakdown of where I play:

25% online (PartyPoker)
25% Live N/L Tournments (Tues & Thurs at a social club)
25% Foxwoods (10/20, 20/40 or 30/60 limit)
25% Taj or Borgata (10/20, 20/40 or 30/60 limit)

I play on average 7 hours a day. Some days I make out great and other days I suffer.

If I feel like I am having a bad outing, I cash out immediately. I do not even think about it twice. I have lost big by thinking I can break a funk.

Last year I made 75K playing and that was the best I have done so far. It takes a strong mind to be in to this day in and day out. Also, I am married, so it takes a understanding and supportive spouse.

[badblood44]

That's all well and good, but why don't you like oreo cookies??!?!?!

Kidding.

Congrats on the success. Has playing for a living taken any of the fun out of it?

[omahilo]

Because he is the godfather, never question the godfather!

[tazmision89]

At least from what has happened to me is it all becomes mechanical. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE playing poker, but it does get annoying at times.

[Talking Poker]

What do you play online? My guess is mostly 15/30 limit (full ring)?

[tazmision89]

Also alot of 2/4 NL games. Played last night and worked away with $735 heavier This was a LIVE game and not online. I placed 4th in the tourney and did not come in the money...darnit. So I played the ring game and came on top