Poker Career

[akram143]

Hey guys I'm not so much of a poster but a lurker on this forum I recently took 30 dollars and took it to 500 on pokerstars and then my cpu suddenly breaks and I had to withdraw all my funds to buy a new one. I have major anxiety problems and a job atm isn't really doable since I have super bad social anxiety and have only worked in warehouses but right now I am injured and I'm unable to lift boxes. I am really dedicated to a poker career my goal is to save up to 1000USD then start with the concept of 1/200 tournament buy ins or 5.50 or below tournies. Currently I am killing a boss called vorkath in osrs which gives 3m an hour or 1.50USD an hour so I can save up for the 1000 usd but I feel like there must be a faster way to pursue my dream of becoming a pro poker player in my current situation any advice or help would be great thanks.

Just because you made some money through poker,you are now ready to start your career as only gambler?

My advice is keep that $1000 for your expenses until you get your new job,you might lose all that thousand dollars even in a day itself.

[bitgolden]

Online poker is not just easy for you to make a career. Even how professional you are but there are more and more poker players like you who are good players too. It is hard to determine your opponent and to defeat online you don't know how to read their mind, maybe I would suggest if you pursue being a poker player, just play on a cash basis in a real casino. Maybe a pro poker player will have a chance to earn profit but that does not have a guarantee. But at least you can read their reaction and face emotion by handling their cards and beware of an opponent who had wear sunglasses.

You said your friend is a professional player and yet still working right? I think this is enough to inspire someone. I was about advising the OP not to quit his job until I saw this. I don’t think career should stop a player from playing or improving. Like other people have mentioned, there are so many soft wares for self-improvement.

In my opinion, I do not support considering poker or any related gambling games for a career no matter how good you might think you are. Been good does not stop the fact that there is still a level of uncertainty in all of this games. Better to concentrate on your career, then improve yourself in gambling.

[ethereumhunter]

If you have facebook account you can play in texas poker but it so long already since i play there because i want to gamble with real money

Is there a option of playing texas poker in facebook with bitcoin ?
I heard that texas poker gives you points to play and they are not linked with real money.

I think in the texas poker in facebook doesn't integrate their system with bitcoin (or I miss something because I don't login into my facebook account for a long time ago). As far as I know, facebook uses their own chips to play the texas poker, and I heard that the chips could be sold to another player because some of my friends in the past already did this.

I think in the poker game, you can get a pro poker player if you can improve your skills by defeating the other player and you can control your emotion. But I admitted that it is hard to learn poker and it needs time before we can master the game.

[shoreno]

If you have facebook account you can play in texas poker but it so long already since i play there because i want to gamble with real money

Is there a option of playing texas poker in facebook with bitcoin ?
I heard that texas poker gives you points to play and they are not linked with real money.

I think in the texas poker in facebook doesn't integrate their system with bitcoin (or I miss something because I don't login into my facebook account for a long time ago). As far as I know, facebook uses their own chips to play the texas poker, and I heard that the chips could be sold to another player because some of my friends in the past already did this.

I think in the poker game, you can get a pro poker player if you can improve your skills by defeating the other player and you can control your emotion. But I admitted that it is hard to learn poker and it needs time before we can master the game.

if you will read the post above you , the guy said that its not linked with real money therfor bitcoin is not also present on this game  . the chips sold thingy might only be a feature of the game to unlock more in game items or effects just like on any other games  . you said learning poker is hard , i agree with that and not just poker but other card games as well because they have different terms that we need to familiarize with  , they also involve countings   .

[goinmerry]

Hey guys I'm not so much of a poster but a lurker on this forum I recently took 30 dollars and took it to 500 on pokerstars and then my cpu suddenly breaks and I had to withdraw all my funds to buy a new one. I have major anxiety problems and a job atm isn't really doable since I have super bad social anxiety and have only worked in warehouses but right now I am injured and I'm unable to lift boxes. I am really dedicated to a poker career my goal is to save up to 1000USD then start with the concept of 1/200 tournament buy ins or 5.50 or below tournies. Currently I am killing a boss called vorkath in osrs which gives 3m an hour or 1.50USD an hour so I can save up for the 1000 usd but I feel like there must be a faster way to pursue my dream of becoming a pro poker player in my current situation any advice or help would be great thanks.

So what's on your mind today? Any plans?

You don't need advice regarding poker plans but advice about how to pursue them. You are confused about what to do.

My suggestion is to take it slowly. Don't rush. Execute your plans on a smooth phase. Patience is all you need.

[Indamuck]

Even if your a lousy player you can attract sponsors if you have charisma and draw in viewers.  Most big athletes make the majority of their money from endorsements and not actually playing their game.  Never give up on your dreams and you may make it one day, don't listen to the haters.

[omonuyak]

Even if your a lousy player you can attract sponsors if you have charisma and draw in viewers.  Most big athletes make the majority of their money from endorsements and not actually playing their game.  Never give up on your dreams and you may make it one day, don't listen to the haters.

I do really agree with you comments and I will encourage the op to developed his skills on poker as far as he is good in it he will be attract money from all side. I believe that you can learn any area of poker within a shortest period of time and before you know you will began to make huge money from it.

[Fredomago]

Even if your a lousy player you can attract sponsors if you have charisma and draw in viewers.  Most big athletes make the majority of their money from endorsements and not actually playing their game.  Never give up on your dreams and you may make it one day, don't listen to the haters.

This can happened if OP will really make it thru and build his reputations from this industry, he can achieved his goals and attract sponsors to support his journey, it's a free options for OP to continue proceeding and follow his interest there's no one can stop if he's really well decided the only concerned is OP also needs to check and balanced his situations if he can afford to accept if things won't go according to his desire.

[DarkDays]

So you work at warehouse but can't work as of now since you are injured and can't lift boxes? And you wanted to be a pro poker player? In my opinion, think about what is necessary. I mean it's a big risk. You're going to use your money to play poker (just to be a pro), but can't work now. What if you lose? You can play poker whenever you want but don't focus much on that. I think it's still better to prioritize your job.

If he can't work, what else do you suggest he do? A lot of retired and disabled people play sit down games because they are easy on the body.

With that said, not everybody is cut out for a game like Poker, it an put a toll on the mind and the finances, particularly if you get an unlucky streak.

It's not something you bet your life savings on.

[RivAngE]

Poker must be one of the most famous games if not the most famous one in casinos, so you can easily train yourself in different kinds of poker through free games without real money.
Just check what games are available for your phone, I started there!

[Nellayar]

Hey guys I'm not so much of a poster but a lurker on this forum I recently took 30 dollars and took it to 500 on pokerstars and then my cpu suddenly breaks and I had to withdraw all my funds to buy a new one. I have major anxiety problems and a job atm isn't really doable since I have super bad social anxiety and have only worked in warehouses but right now I am injured and I'm unable to lift boxes. I am really dedicated to a poker career my goal is to save up to 1000USD then start with the concept of 1/200 tournament buy ins or 5.50 or below tournies. Currently I am killing a boss called vorkath in osrs which gives 3m an hour or 1.50USD an hour so I can save up for the 1000 usd but I feel like there must be a faster way to pursue my dream of becoming a pro poker player in my current situation any advice or help would be great thanks.

So the initial goal for you is to collect 1000$ to be able to setup your poker business. Currently you are getting 1.5 Dollars per hour so theoretically  it will take about 700 hours to make $1000 which is very time consuming.

What work you are currently doing and also tell us what skills you have ?   Maybe you can find a better paying job so that your goal is achieved in a much quicker time.

It would take 29 days before he accomplished the 1000 dollars. It is very consuminh yet if you are determined, you will patiently wait for that moment. He needs to get also a high paying job because it is not enough to have a poker business. He would also have savings so that he will have a savings even his business fall.

[jossiel]

Just because you made some money through poker,you are now ready to start your career as only gambler?

My advice is keep that $1000 for your expenses until you get your new job,you might lose all that thousand dollars even in a day itself.

He's trying to look for a solution which he thinks gonna fit himself while taking up a rest. The situation he's currently in is a struggle and I understand that because he had won, he became confident with it.

But he's looking for a faster solution and he thinks that's the solution. And he had mentioned that it's his 'dream' to become a pro poker player, well everyone has a dream but who knows? there's nothing wrong to have dream like that but it's up to him on how he'll execution his plan. Just be careful with the triggering effect if the results aren't so good.

[robelneo]

I think you want to go for it out of desperation, there is a big risk of trying too much, your expectation might not the reality that you'll expect, so take it slow, about your current situation that you need at least $1000 if you can prove that you are a good poker player to a friend you can invite him to invest in your skill, and make it 50/50 share of the income, until you have enough income to make it on your own.

[Ucy]

It is interesting you said your computer CPU broke down... or is that computer CPU?  Would you mind telling us why it broke down? You sure the poker website isn't using your cpu power for something else, like mining cryptocurrencies?

I like the idea of career in poker. If that is really possible I would try to learn to be a poker player too.

[monalia]

I think you want to go for it out of desperation, there is a big risk of trying too much, your expectation might not the reality that you'll expect, so take it slow, about your current situation that you need at least $1000 if you can prove that you are a good poker player to a friend you can invite him to invest in your skill, and make it 50/50 share of the income, until you have enough income to make it on your own.

Well said, we cannot able to accept poker as a career and invest this much of big amount to start as a gambler. If I am being in that situation I will never take such decision and I will not in much amount to avoid the heavy loss.

[Naida_BR]

Hey guys I'm not so much of a poster but a lurker on this forum I recently took 30 dollars and took it to 500 on pokerstars and then my cpu suddenly breaks and I had to withdraw all my funds to buy a new one. I have major anxiety problems and a job atm isn't really doable since I have super bad social anxiety and have only worked in warehouses but right now I am injured and I'm unable to lift boxes. I am really dedicated to a poker career my goal is to save up to 1000USD then start with the concept of 1/200 tournament buy ins or 5.50 or below tournies. Currently I am killing a boss called vorkath in osrs which gives 3m an hour or 1.50USD an hour so I can save up for the 1000 usd but I feel like there must be a faster way to pursue my dream of becoming a pro poker player in my current situation any advice or help would be great thanks.

My advice is that you will never become a Poker player because this is not an employment.
Gambling is only for fun and if you try to do it professionally you will end up loosing everything.

[Oilacris]

It is interesting you said your computer CPU broke down... or is that computer CPU?  Would you mind telling us why it broke down? You sure the poker website isn't using your cpu power for something else, like mining cryptocurrencies?

I like the idea of career in poker. If that is really possible I would try to learn to be a poker player too.

You are taking that CP breakdown too far.It isn't really related to any other like hidden miner or whatsoever.So you are typically talking nonsense on here.
On what sense you do get the idea on what op told? I'm sure you didn't even know on whats buy-in. bet me. 

[imstillthebest]

I enjoy poker because I win all the time l can save everyday for the future of my kids just to have their needs for school. Its really a big help to me fir the needs of my kids This is better than expecting of nothing.

Good for you because you win all the time . with that skill i could say that you are already an expert in playing poker games  . whats gooder is that you know how to spend ypur winnings  . your spending it for your family to give them a better future .  i hope that you will sustain that good dead of yours and you wont be distract or tempted to do bad stuffs , like what other pro gamblers have ended .

[Malsetid]

I enjoy poker because I win all the time l can save everyday for the future of my kids just to have their needs for school. Its really a big help to me fir the needs of my kids This is better than expecting of nothing.

Good for you because you win all the time . with that skill i could say that you are already an expert in playing poker games  . whats gooder is that you know how to spend ypur winnings  . your spending it for your family to give them a better future .  i hope that you will sustain that good dead of yours and you wont be distract or tempted to do bad stuffs , like what other pro gamblers have ended .

Nah. I'm not buying that. Even professional poker players won't claim to be winning all the time. Usually profits come from sponsors and not from consistent winning. It's hard to connect playing poker with thinking about saving for your kids. Kinda contradicting for me. There are likely just a small amount of people good enough to make money to save for the future.

[bitgolden]

I don't really want you to be negative in life but I guess being a professional at poker isn't an easy thing in my opinion, And there is no easy way in getting to the top, Even if you had the skill and determination in you there are plenty of a lot of poker player that is very professional in the field so that will be very difficult in my opinion, And even if you have a very great skill in poker I don't think that this is a normal career and I think it is actually easy getting a fine job that would let you get profit to secure a great business, but you can sure pursue being a poker player but I guess just in moderation and don't make it a career.

You said you do not want to be negative but yet you are already sounding negative with the comment you gave, There’s no dream that is too big to achieve and the fact that there are already existing players does not stop new professionals from emerging. The sky is wide enough for everyone to fly and anyone can become whatever they desire to be. They might only need to have a teachable heart and be ready to learn.

My only advice for the OP is not to quit he’s job. If he is determined to be a PRO then he can mix it with he’s job, just that he would have to make a huge time sacrifice for this. But I believe in the end, it will be worth it.