Tell me, do you have a goal to be a professional gambler in the future?

[LUCKMCFLY]

The misconception that professionals win more money can't be found in any of their work or books. Casino books authored by professionals aim at responsible gambling, staying in good health, and nice financial state.

Well if the books by professional players talk in that direction, then for me it would be something new. Of course, I start from a main analogy, and it is with trading, in trading a trader always looks for the way to trade with the largest amount of money possible, because I consider that control, tranquility, plans, well yes, it is possible to get to that a little faster, but getting to large amounts of money and trading with that is difficult, and I believed that professional players, apart from having the characteristics that you said, I considered that being professional and confident with those amounts of big money and staying there.

[Hispo]

The misconception that professionals win more money can't be found in any of their work or books. Casino books authored by professionals aim at responsible gambling, staying in good health, and nice financial state.

Well if the books by professional players talk in that direction, then for me it would be something new. Of course, I start from a main analogy, and it is with trading, in trading a trader always looks for the way to trade with the largest amount of money possible, because I consider that control, tranquility, plans, well yes, it is possible to get to that a little faster, but getting to large amounts of money and trading with that is difficult, and I believed that professional players, apart from having the characteristics that you said, I considered that being professional and confident with those amounts of big money and staying there.

Quite ironic we are talking about books who are supposed to guide people who are seeking to become professional gamblers and such, because I have known of other kinds of books which are about gambling and aimed to gamblers, but they are not specifically about multiplying money with luck. They are rather manuals for people to (in a subtle way) abuse the perks and the advantages of the casino to get more value from the services of the casino than the wager they put on the table themselves. A those books carefully calculate the wager needed by the gambler to access free drinks, hotel rooms, free dinners in the casino restaurant and other benefits, by gambling as little as possible, converting the loss/win ratio of the gambler into a net positive when the value of the perks are translated to FiAt.
Of course, people who do such things could not be considered to be professional gamblers under our definition, but they indeed exist and are very careful not to get in trouble with the casinos administration.

[Akbarkoe]

Gambling can be an exciting pastime and many a time profitable but turning it into a full-time career is not only tough, it's volatile too. Income, Gambling is obviously a very luck based on an occupation, and that can lead to wild fluctuations in income. But even the most talented gamblers in the world are not protected from severe losing streaks.

Not only that, but the mental and emotional toll of constantly having to be so "on" in order to survive can also wear on a person. The game not only has to be played well but also the stress, risk of losing and addictive properties that it can bring with itself to be managed better. These variable demands are what overwhelm so many of us who attempt to become full time professional gamblers.

And thus, while impressive wins and the excitement of play are very enticing indeed, gambling may well not be such an attractive career path overall. It would be okay if you gamble for fun, but depend on it for any kind of salary and suddenly there are a few more risks.

[LUCKMCFLY]

I greatly respect other people's wishes to be professionals, although to be professional there are many concepts that are handled, for me being professional is playing with high amounts of money, and maintaining them, that the profits are greater than the losses and that the balance is always positive, even in bad streaks, for me that is being professional, that is why it is something difficult, in turn it includes having control of everything, emotions, impulses and also leading a full and healthy life, that is what I define as professional, I do not know if I am wrong.

[Dewi Aries]

For me gambling is not something that should be taken too seriously, it is nothing more than an activity to fill my spare time when I am bored with the aim of getting entertainment.
Becoming a professional gambler yes it looks interesting, but I think for me it will only waste my time, because for me regardless of who you are, in the end defeat will always be part of the game that can make you lose money.

I can't imagine how much pressure I would feel when I needed money for my living expenses while I was losing in gambling. Regardless of whatever it is, I think being a professional is a choice, but remember that it doesn't mean you will always be able to get money consistently, meaning it will never be recommended as a place to make a living.

[alani123]

Professional gambler is such a weird phrase.
99% of the people that say to have this profession are funded by other sources of income. Either they've enriched themselves through an endeavor and are passionate about poker. But then there's also the people who work in affiliation with casinos and platforms they're gambling on. For instance people who are sponsored by stake on kick.com are not hiding it that they're being sponsored. Each one has a different deal and some even play with further balances than just the ones afforded to them, essentially eating into their salary. They are professional gamblers, but their income isn't gambling activities, it's marketing and promotion.

So people shouldn't be mislead to believe that just by wagering your money and risking big stakes you can have an income. Because that's very much unattainable for anyone, just by the way chances work.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

I greatly respect other people's wishes to be professionals, although to be professional there are many concepts that are handled, for me being professional is playing with high amounts of money, and maintaining them, that the profits are greater than the losses and that the balance is always positive, even in bad streaks, for me that is being professional, that is why it is something difficult, in turn it includes having control of everything, emotions, impulses and also leading a full and healthy life, that is what I define as professional, I do not know if I am wrong.

You are right, man, being a professional gambler entails a lot which you have already mentioned so many of it, a professional gambler should be able to control their emotions, should be able to make more profit than losses, should make more accurate prediction. We can actually refer to some experience gamblers as professional but it doesn't mean that they don't lose too, they do, despite the amount they are wagering.

[Docnaster]

For me gambling is not something that should be taken too seriously, it is nothing more than an activity to fill my spare time when I am bored with the aim of getting entertainment.
Becoming a professional gambler yes it looks interesting, but I think for me it will only waste my time, because for me regardless of who you are, in the end defeat will always be part of the game that can make you lose money.

I can't imagine how much pressure I would feel when I needed money for my living expenses while I was losing in gambling. Regardless of whatever it is, I think being a professional is a choice, but remember that it doesn't mean you will always be able to get money consistently, meaning it will never be recommended as a place to make a living.

It's one thing to gamble but absolutely a different thing to make a it a professional engagement and  if you ask me, I don't think there's anything in the world that should make someone consider gambling as a means of earning a living and that's because people who professionally engage in gambling most times end up as gambling addicts and we know the effects of such addiction.

There was a time I had the thought that I can my financial fortune through gambling and decided to invest everything I had in gambling only to become broke than I've ever been. It's okay to gamble but absolutely not healthy to engage in it professionally.

[blockman]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

No.
I am okay to be the normal gambler that have no obligation to make that much with gambling. I am okay to just be entertained and bet whenever it is necessary for me to. I want to be in that state that I am enjoying financial freedom but not through gambling and whenever I have that, I don't think that I'll often gamble. It's the fastest way to get sucked.

[Hispo]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

No.
I am okay to be the normal gambler that have no obligation to make that much with gambling. I am okay to just be entertained and bet whenever it is necessary for me to. I want to be in that state that I am enjoying financial freedom but not through gambling and whenever I have that, I don't think that I'll often gamble. It's the fastest way to get sucked.

Besides, it would be very stressful to start a career as a professional in my opinion, just think about it... it would be something you used to do with spare money and for fun and suddenly becomes you livelihood. I don't think it is for everyone, it would make more sense to me one becoming a trader than a gambler for a living.
Besides, I have got the impression those who already have a career with gambling either have other sources of income to make up for any losses or they are professional poker players, where there is some strategy and skill which can turn the game on ones favor.
I don't think it would be possible for anyone to live off spinning slots...

[AmoreJaz]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

No.
I am okay to be the normal gambler that have no obligation to make that much with gambling. I am okay to just be entertained and bet whenever it is necessary for me to. I want to be in that state that I am enjoying financial freedom but not through gambling and whenever I have that, I don't think that I'll often gamble. It's the fastest way to get sucked.

If you aim is to be a professional gambler, better take care of your financials first. Treat this as side hustle and not your main job. Unless, you are a poker player already earning good money out of your games. Also, if you feel you have more than enough winnings, better invest some of it in tangible assets that you believe you can fall back into if all goes wrong in your games.

Also, do take note that being a professional gambler means you will almost gamble everyday to sustain your living expenses. So better consider the days that you are not winning, how can you survive in those days? So treating this activity to be your bread and butter is quite risky. There is no assurance that you will truly earn decent income to supply your basic living expenses. This is why most gamblers have their regular jobs or business and this is just one of their side hustles.

[SmartGold01]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

No.
I am okay to be the normal gambler that have no obligation to make that much with gambling. I am okay to just be entertained and bet whenever it is necessary for me to. I want to be in that state that I am enjoying financial freedom but not through gambling and whenever I have that, I don't think that I'll often gamble. It's the fastest way to get sucked.

You can still be professional gambler and not get sucked they all depends on personal choice and being moderates with your gambling exercise, i understand that are people who are professional in their feed of career but doesn't turned to addiction or being sucked rather there is a self control and orderly. The reason why most people got affected in gambling is that they don't have self control and mindset of earning gradually, you know most people believe that they would make it through gambling and of course that is a true vision but sometimes it's not good putting much hope in gambling because the more hope you put the more fund you lose while trying executes your plans of earning huge through gambling.

[Stablexcoin]

Haha.. the poll result was really funny. Just like I imagined no one wants to be a professional gambler and gambling can never be a profession. If gambling was a profession there would have been schools or centers for teaching gambling. But who would allow his/her child to learn gambling as a career to become a professional gambler? What I do tell my younger ones is that gambling is not for everyone, and if they eventually end up gambling when they grow of age they should observe if they are responsible and successful in it. If they find out that they are losing and find it difficult to win i gambling after so many days or years of gambling then they should quit immediately. It is not a do-or-die affair.

[ethereumhunter]

Haha.. the poll result was really funny. Just like I imagined no one wants to be a professional gambler and gambling can never be a profession. If gambling was a profession there would have been schools or centers for teaching gambling. But who would allow his/her child to learn gambling as a career to become a professional gambler? What I do tell my younger ones is that gambling is not for everyone, and if they eventually end up gambling when they grow of age they should observe if they are responsible and successful in it. If they find out that they are losing and find it difficult to win i gambling after so many days or years of gambling then they should quit immediately. It is not a do-or-die affair.

That is because we knows the risks if decide to be a professional gambler because gambling is not like a job that can gives us the money. Gambling itself is just an activity that we can do in our spare time and not every day because that can makes us bankrupt fast than we can imagine. We will be better to search for other job that can gives us an income so we don't have to lose the money like in the gambling. Playing gambling is for those who want to enjoy their time and relax in gambling but if they don't like to see their money gone in gambling, they don't have to playing gambling instead will search for the other activities that can gives them fun and they can relax themselves. Besides that, no one will force them to playing gambling in their spare time because that will be personal decision to playing gambling or not to playing gambling.

[Distinctin]

Haha.. the poll result was really funny. Just like I imagined no one wants to be a professional gambler and gambling can never be a profession. If gambling was a profession there would have been schools or centers for teaching gambling. But who would allow his/her child to learn gambling as a career to become a professional gambler? What I do tell my younger ones is that gambling is not for everyone, and if they eventually end up gambling when they grow of age they should observe if they are responsible and successful in it. If they find out that they are losing and find it difficult to win i gambling after so many days or years of gambling then they should quit immediately. It is not a do-or-die affair.

Most of us probably don't aim to be professional gamblers, but there are a few who want to give it a shot. There's no formal education for it because the success rate is low, so if someone really wants to become a professional gambler, they need to work harder and find resources to help develop their skills. Gambling is fun, no doubt about that, but if the goal is to make a living from it, it's not for everyone. However, always remember that it's not impossible.

I'm sure some of us here have tried, and most who have tried likely failed, but that's alright, at least we tried.

[mirakal]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

If only it would be possible with gambling, then for sure every gambler will certainly aim to be professional someday. But reality tells us that all gamblers, even those who are veterans still lose at some point. That means that even if you become a professional gambler due to your high experience and have been gambling for a lot of years, still the chance of losing is still high and inevitable. That’s probably the reason why majority of the gamblers do not aim to be professionals at all.

[Taskford]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

If only it would be possible with gambling, then for sure every gambler will certainly aim to be professional someday.

But the only few people could able to reach in that level since usually some other people will quit because for some reason and other fall from addiction which is really bad for them.

Also not everyone have budget and time so usually those casual gamblers like me will remain into that status and those who's willing to spend a lot of money is most likely will go into this status especially if they figure out how to handle well their gambling activity then know how to monetize the those games they play then earn from sponsorship and other professional deals also plays.

Lots of people want a opportunity that can be life changing to them, but its hard to achieve this status or situation in gambling.

[Viscore]

Lots of people want a opportunity that can be life changing to them, but its hard to achieve this status or situation in gambling.

It's hard, but once you succeed, the reward is very fulfilling. Just imagine making money doing something you love while others are losing in gambling. If that happens to you, you can be very proud of yourself, as making money through gambling has no limits. In a huge industry with billions of dollars circulating, you could become a millionaire or even a billionaire at best. But again, these are just possibilities, and they can't be achieved without having the skills, which only a few possess. That means we have to be part of that few. There are only a few ways to get rich: one is to have a successful business, and the other is to be in a profession with a high salary. So, if you consider yourself a professional gambler, you could surpass the salary of even the highest-paid professionals in the world.

[betswift]

I believe there are many gamblers here in the forum who regularly share their wins and losses. But I'm curious—has it ever crossed your mind to consider becoming a professional gambler, someone who makes a living out of it and enjoys a life of financial freedom?

No.
I am okay to be the normal gambler that have no obligation to make that much with gambling. I am okay to just be entertained and bet whenever it is necessary for me to. I want to be in that state that I am enjoying financial freedom but not through gambling and whenever I have that, I don't think that I'll often gamble. It's the fastest way to get sucked.

Yep, a great stand on it indeed By trying to make gambling a source of income a person may end up in a bad situation. Responsibility should stay intact whether that's the goal or not.

[Gheka]

Haha.. the poll result was really funny. Just like I imagined no one wants to be a professional gambler and gambling can never be a profession. If gambling was a profession there would have been schools or centers for teaching gambling. But who would allow his/her child to learn gambling as a career to become a professional gambler? What I do tell my younger ones is that gambling is not for everyone, and if they eventually end up gambling when they grow of age they should observe if they are responsible and successful in it. If they find out that they are losing and find it difficult to win i gambling after so many days or years of gambling then they should quit immediately. It is not a do-or-die affair.

It was a predictable outcome from the very beginning when the reception from parents as well as those who had experienced it fully was probably not very good about gambling because to elevate a field and a player's skills to a professional level, it is not only a sacrifice of youth time, the age that is most receptive, it is a sacrifice of tuition fees. And apart from such sacrifices, that is the thing about the game, it is not designed as a profession nor to encourage training, it is designed to increase entertainment value, once someone becomes professional and goes against this design, it is easy to be wiped out by the casino by losing streak