How big a prize would you have to win to quit your job and become a pro?

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I know we would all love to get a really big score so we could try to be a poker pro for a living. Just wondering how big of a prize would you have to win to give it a shot? I think I would have to clear at least $300,000 just to even consider it. That would give me enough to live off of for at least 2 years and play in the wsop Circuit events near me and the WSOP in Las Vegas to try to generate some income. Problem is I'm not sure how many tourneys there are with that kind of payout.
 
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I would probabily considering 100k ,is a good amount for me so i can quit my job and try living playing poker (mtt`s)
 
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There's no amount that would cause me to become a pro. I know if I started playing high stakes games, I would just be a fish at that level and end up giving back most of the winnings.
 
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A good 100k and constant small winnings over 10k at least
 
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For me it would be 500k, then i'd be able to quit any work i'm doing and just play poker in a relaxed fashion without the pressure of winning.
 
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Would have to be at least 500k - 750k unfortunately as I'd want to be completely debt free (no mortgage, no credit cards, no student debt etc) and still have a good amount in the bank for life expenses plus a nice br to be able to give it a shot if I'm going to be realistic about it.

I mean giving up a job with a steady income when you have lots of bills to pay is a major leap and high ROR from the extra stress of HAVING to make so much each month just to cover such expenses, but take the mortgage and debt out of the way so only looking at regular monthly expenses and of course travel expenses doing it live then I think it would be much easier to take a shot for a year or two since it wouldn't be totally devastating if it didn't work out. Doing it online I'd have no issues making an attempt if I had like 1 year general expenses in the bank with no mortgage or debt.

Its nice to have a dream, but 100-200k wouldn't even get me close to that dream, kind of depressing lol
 
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For me I would want enough where I can play tournaments for a few days and cash games PLO or holdem probably 500,000 would do it for me, because If i can not do anything with that starting roll then i should not be playing anymore..
 
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there is no safe amount is different for everyone.....,100,000 for me, it's 10 years of beach, drinks and poker .... i like :)
 
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Sunday Million or Sunday Warmup....that'll do for me.
 
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Would have to be at least 500k - 750k unfortunately as I'd want to be completely debt free (no mortgage, no credit cards, no student debt etc) and still have a good amount in the bank for life expenses plus a nice br to be able to give it a shot if I'm going to be realistic about it.

I mean giving up a job with a steady income when you have lots of bills to pay is a major leap and high ROR from the extra stress of HAVING to make so much each month just to cover such expenses, but take the mortgage and debt out of the way so only looking at regular monthly expenses and of course travel expenses doing it live then I think it would be much easier to take a shot for a year or two since it wouldn't be totally devastating if it didn't work out. Doing it online I'd have no issues making an attempt if I had like 1 year general expenses in the bank with no mortgage or debt.

Its nice to have a dream, but 100-200k wouldn't even get me close to that dream, kind of depressing lol


I gotta say I totally agree ~ between 500K ~ 750K would do me too. I'd love to be able play some top tourneys each year, but without the pressure of having to win em all.........As you have said its nice to have a dream and why not? I cant think how depressing it would be to be "stuck with your lot" ~ we've all got to have a dream about something........Gl on that big win.....:D:D:D
 
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I would never go pro regardless of how much I won, I don't have the personality or patience to do this for a living.
 
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depends on your job, circumstances and how confident you are in your game.

If you have a good secure job with bills to pay then not worth it, otherwise if you have a poor paid job with little prospects and you have little outgoings then $50K you could give it a try :)
 
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even if I win the one drop, I wouldn`t become a pro. Chances are I lose everything..
 
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For me it's me at least 750k to even consider taking a shot. Then I'd re-asses within a year to see if I have to try to get my job back.
 
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Would need to win enough that I wouldn't have to turn pro.
 
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With 500k i'll be leaving everything to play poker xD
 
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becoming a pro and especially leaving your main job is a very serious thing.i think becoming a pro pre-requires hours of reading from authors with different styles(agressive,loose etc),many hours of playing and a ''strong stomach''.winning a big prize shouldnt be the start for a such serious decision without the thing prementioned
 
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I'm a uni student. If I won $100k playing poker I'd probably defer my studies for a year and then go back to studying after that.

It would take about $700k+ for me to be certain that I want to change my career.
 
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$500K and I would definitely quit my job and give it a go for a year or two. I would try to start up a small consulting business on the side to keep my skills current.
 
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This is similar to asking how likely one is to go broke after winning a lottery - The National Endowment for Financial Education cites research estimating that 70 percent of people who suddenly receive a large sum of money will lose it within a few years.

So, if one wasn't already able to support themselves playing poker, the answer probably should be: No amount of money.

Cheers!
 
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Would have to be at least 500k - 750k unfortunately as I'd want to be completely debt free (no mortgage, no credit cards, no student debt etc) and still have a good amount in the bank for life expenses plus a nice br to be able to give it a shot if I'm going to be realistic about it.

I mean giving up a job with a steady income when you have lots of bills to pay is a major leap and high ROR from the extra stress of HAVING to make so much each month just to cover such expenses, but take the mortgage and debt out of the way so only looking at regular monthly expenses and of course travel expenses doing it live then I think it would be much easier to take a shot for a year or two since it wouldn't be totally devastating if it didn't work out. Doing it online I'd have no issues making an attempt if I had like 1 year general expenses in the bank with no mortgage or debt.

Its nice to have a dream, but 100-200k wouldn't even get me close to that dream, kind of depressing lol

I think my income would be more than I would win per year playing poker, so I would only turn pro if money is no object.



I would never go pro regardless of how much I won, I don't have the personality or patience to do this for a living.

I don't have the desire to study the game as much as a pro would have to.

Would need to win enough that I wouldn't have to wear little black dresses on street corners. :eek:

FYP


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Ok a quarter million i guess. But im semi retired dont know if i want the grind. I would have to drag up my roots here and put down elsewhere in order to play everyday or at least the days i would need to. I found years ago it was easier to run a business than continue playing cards for a living. Nope the thought of doing the pro card thingy has left the building. Im a professional loafer now and thats good enough for me! Bartender pour me another drink one of those ones with that little umbrella in it lmao!!!!
 
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I think in my country would be enough, and 50k for a normal life and Plays Poker.
 
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This is similar to asking how likely one is to go broke after winning a lottery - The National Endowment for Financial Education cites research estimating that 70 percent of people who suddenly receive a large sum of money will lose it within a few years.

So, if one wasn't already able to support themselves playing poker, the answer probably should be: No amount of money.

Cheers!

This is not a trick question. I'm just curious about this from each individual perspective. Is there an amount you could win that would cause you to pursue life as a pro? Or would you always keep your day job and continue to play poker as a hobby regardless of how much you were to win?
 
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