Moving to Vegas to be a Pro

So I am moving to Las Vegas to pursue my dream of being a poker pro. I have been playing poker since 2003, consistent winner in home games, consistent winner at local casinos, have made several Vegas trips with profitable results at the poker table. I have an antiques business which i could continue to operate in Las Vegas so money flow wouldnt be a problem to begin with. Can anyone share their story or give advice from when they moved to Vegas/California/etc to become pro. Other than the obvious advice. Thanks in advance. Jon

I have no advice, but best of luck to you there! It's a good thing to keep your business open just in case though. Tell us how it all works out!

I think you're on the wrong forum if you're trying to find professional poker players.

Good luck and keep us posted.

If your a profitable player and think you can do it then you should deffinately take a shot. Good luck.

Way to go for following your dream! It's not many people have the opp to do it, best of luck.

Nice that you have a business to fall back on...I like Los Angeles a little better to run as a Professional since LV is much tighter play and Los Angeles offers more tables and variety of games all 7 days of week.

If nothing else, make sure you get out to LA on many occassions to get some playing time in.

Best of Luck

What sort of BR are you going with?

Questions:

1) Do you have at least one years living expenses saved up?

2) In addition, are you rolled for $200-$500 NLHE or $8/$16 LHE?

3) Are you debt free?

4) Do you make more playing poker or with your business?

5) What limits are you currently beating?

hey there- like to wish you the best of luc, sounds like a dream come true.

and to mention that a read somewhere a long time ago that one of the things that makes you a pro is: making $$$$$....enough to pay the bills? and live on? pretty pretty sure so go for it!!

gl and peace............................

ROLMAO. Very true. On another note good luck to you and if you win a big one I want the first autograph.

Good luck and hope all your dreams come true

Lazmansa

Best of luck, don't forget us!

Best of luck!! I hope evrything works out for you!

Thanks for all the well wishers. I forgot to add that my wife is moving with me and she plans on being a cocktail waitress, lol.

Yes I have living expenses, MY BR is about $140,000, I am 99% debt free, currently beating $5/$10/$25 PLO, Various casino games from $1 $2 NLH to $10 $20 NLH and some mixed games. Just started palying stud.

I will keep you guys posted, lets see what happens.

very happy for ya best of luck and hope you do well

thats what life is all about persuing your dreams

Sounds like you've got the details all worked out. Best of luck to you and your wife! May I one day face you HU at WSOP!

-Dave

Best of luck to you... I am also from Los Angeles and moved out to Las Vegas last year to try to pursue the same thing... I just recently started winning constantly out here and it's much better than California or Los Angeles actually because that's where I'm from... I'm sure you already realized the huge difference with the rake in local casinos out here and California.. It's much easier to make money out here but you got to choose the right games and stay away from the good players.... Sounds like you have a back up plan and steady income besides you're poker so looks good for you and good luck to you.....

...to me it sounds like you have all of the ingredients to success...you havent just won 2 big tourneys in a week and said "hey this is easy",..
my only adivce (kinda 3rd party poker advice)..look at it long term
dont give up as soon as you hit a downslide.(hope you sont hit one)...my friend found it tough out there the first few months, especially after the honeymoon period of being in vegas...it can be hard to play poker and just poker...dont exhaust yourself, and make sure when u wake up u wanna play it,///
other than that,, go win...wont say gl, im sure you dont need it...ill check for your name on wiki in a year :-)

Best of luck! Your wife sounds kinda awesome for being willing to relocate and work the casino scene! Also, it sounds like you have everything in place. Let us know how it goes!

BOL jon.

You may want to take a glance at this...

http://www.cardschat.com/going-poker-pro.php

One little thing I learned the last time I was in Vegas. All of the hospitality folks are Union workers. Make sure your wife is cool with that.

Otherwise, take your best shot, and good cards.

I too live in vegas..I suggest dealing a little poker to get the feel of the type of players that are here <support your habit>till you settle in

No advise from me, as i am an online donkey..., but GOOD LUCK to you!!!
aC

do update us on your progress! best of luck!

Well all i can say good for you.... But if your good u do not need luck

Just have fun and enjoy it.

I'll jump on the bandwagon here and wish you all the best. I'd love to do what you're doing but right now I still suck at poker and don't have nearly a big enough bank roll to do anything similar. That might all change after the CC freeroll on Full Tilt later though!!!! Look out vegas!!

I have no advice for you, except when you make your way over to California to visit LA and all the great surroundings, remember that everyone is FAKE. haha. =) Other than that, enjoy vegas. I hope you always win big!

Only advise I have is that you have a wife or girlfriend with a full time job. We all know what a Professoinal Poker Player is when he breaks up with his girlfriend..... Homeless

No one can give you a good advice, there aren't any professional poker players here, but I wish you best of luck ,and win a lot of money!

I cannot offer you any advise but I do wish you lots of good luck. I hope you make it as a Pro.

Until you 'strike it rich', be prepared to live humbly. Don't rush stuff, don't get overly extravagant. Get a bicycle. Think healthier. Get lots of sleep. Try to maintain a non-poker life outside and separate from your poker life.

Good Luck.

Good luck man!!!

GL to ya. I hope you succeed.

Where do all the players go once they graduate from cardschat school of poker?

Its always good to have dreams, but its even better to be a in a position to realize them.