Do you introduce yourself as a poker player?

[Zeke67]

Disabled Vet

I definitely do not introduce myself as a poker player. I do however say I play poker if the person asks what I do. I’m a disabled veteran so I don’t really do much of anything really. Except play poker!! Lol

Z

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[winnie1993]

I rarely said it, but i have not many friends to talk about it. Some people know it sure.

 

[Kenad_MNE]

I like to say I play poker, but since Im not a pro I cant say Im pro poker player but, hopefuly,someday...

 

[sosiconec1]

Now i didnt see myself as a pro poker player,cuz i am playing 3weeks

I am play freerolls and i get top 28/1000 on EPT SOCHI

Maybe after few month/years i can answer on this questions

My results:

Spoiler

28/1000 EPT SOCHI
300/5000 POKERDOM / POKERMATCH
500/4000 CasinoOrg Freeroll

My nickname on pokerstars lildxxdec
Good luck for all
Thanks for all feedback

 

[pundim]

As I'm not a pro player, I don't introduce myself as poker player. Even tough, every time I say that I play poker I end making new friends (and potentially money givers once we play together lol)

 

[perrywh]

Everyone knows I’m a player!!!

 

[lcid86]

I mention it as a hobby. Lots of different definitions of a Professional. Does that mean it's how you earn a living, or that you are better than an amateur?

 

[PokStorm]

I am only starting and I still have a lot to learn. At the moment it's just a hobby.

 

[Nathan Williams]

I just say I work online, makes it much easier.

 

[Poker_Mike]

Online or computer probability specialist

 

[funnyhook3]

I tell my friends that I just play poker, but certainly not professionally)) just for fun

 

[suitedsadness]

I just say I am a Whaler and then obnoxiously pretend to reel in a fishing rod when I win a pot /s
I am not a professional poker player, so I just tell them the truth about my real job.

 

[Radi]

I play poker from around 5 years and there is a lot to improve, so i cannot say I am professional poker player ��

 

[Freepokerfree]

Hi all!

Good morning.
I do not do it because I am not a poker player, although I have spent a lot of time on it for 4 months. If I considered playing poker, I would surely say so. What I do is comment that I play, that when the opportunity is given in some situation.



The luck of Nature and love

 

[Zvezda kz]

Yes exactly)))
Everything you say is true for us.
The inner circle of people knows what I am doing, but otherwise I try not to speak, or to say something in general (for example, I make money on the Internet).

 

[Costy69]

Introduce

I do introduce myself as a poker so dont lie to me because I know.

 

[007Leon]

No, I don't cause, I dont live from poker. But once I do it, I could introduce myself as that

 

[Matt_Burns88]

No. I play poker, but that does not define me and I do not make a living from poker.

If I did and someone asked what I do for a living, I would tell them and I would not be worried about their reaction.

 

[vnnby]

I wouldn't care what people think if I am making more money in life than most people doing what I love.

Me too. Let people keep their opinions to themselves. I play for fan even thought I don't make money on poker.:smile:

 

[betang]

I do not usually tell people I play poker, but if someone asks me, i tell without problemas

 

[MichaelTyler]

If I could make money doing this I would introduce myself as such, but only if someone asked me what I do for fun or for money or something. I'm not just going to put that I'm a poker player every time I introduce myself. That's just silly.

 

[ObbleeXY]

I don't think I define myself as a poker player per se.
Sure, I play poker most days...but I cook most days and don't consider myself a chef.

Poker for me, although I am trying to learn and improve my game, remains a diversion. Something for me to do which I enjoy and doesn't cost me much.

If someone asked me what I like to do, outside of work, sure, I'd talk about poker. (I talk about poker a bit too much probably)...but to me, being a person who plays poker and being a "poker player" are different in my head. I guess I just see it as a Poker player being someone who actually relies on it as a source of income.
I can still go out an kick a football (soccer ball) around, but that doesn't make me a football (soccer) player.
Nevertheless, as my latest obsession/hobby, Poker does occupy a significant amount of my time...so maybe I should!
Cheers,
ObbleeXY

 

[amitmanchanda]

Sometimes. I mentioned it in my introduction profile in new job.

 

[kidkarioka]

I definitely don't introduce myself as a poker player. It would be very presumptuous of me. Although I have a good game, my achievements are amateurish. It would be a great pleasure to introduce myself as a poker player, but the achievements have to be great for that. I'm still an amateur for now!

 

[Pokerpoet2]

well some of us are professional poker players who make living out of poker and poker is our daily job. I myself almost introduce myself as a poker player however in some places they don't like that. they look like me as a gambler and they consider gamble taboo.
what about you guys, do you introduce yourself as a poker player? how do you introduce yourself to new people who ask what is your job and what is your occupation currently?

I remember reading that Doyle Brunson was introduced to his Girl friends parents and when he was asked what he did for a living he told them he was a book maker, They thought he Printed books.
As a Joke I sometimes say I am a professional poker player now as I am retired and don't need to work.
My pension looks after me now, I know my poker winnings wouldn't go far.

When the fun Stops, STOP!