heguli82
Rock Star
Bronze Level
Started maybe 07-08, pretty soon after its kind of exploded (internet) and played few years. 30k bankroll at the best, but playing all the time games too big, cash games and tournaments, eventually going broke. But it was fun. And easier. Tournament field was smaler and prizepools bigger, no solvers, programs or good players that much then now. And when there was a lot more beginner/bad players, you get the profit more easily, more average game.
Now average game + luck no more works, so playing when have time
Now average game + luck no more works, so playing when have time
John A
Poker Zion Coach
Silver Level
Friendly advice... I'd recommend not telling people what they should have done... some people play poker for decades, and never win much, and some people win millions in a few years. It all depends on many factors and the fact that we're all different and have different goals.
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
you did it right it's better to play like an amateur and treat poker as a hobby and live a normal lifeMy start in poker was by chance, I already told this story here on the forum, I once thought about becoming a professional, but I gave up on the idea, because I would have to invest in courses and other things, I already won a few dollars with freerolls, but nothing Besides that.
I play as a hobby and because I like it, but it's not in my priorities.
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
well done, I hope you return what you lost and start winning and earn great money that you will use in the future in the resources you need
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
wow, you've been playing for so long, it means you probably earned a lot or reached some heights, tell me if this is so
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
why didn’t you go like a pro to play if you play at a high level then it’s worth a try maybe this is your destiny
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
how much did you win in 2 years is there a good profit or are you in the red
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
do you have any achievements tell us if you have and how much you have earned for the entire period of 16 years of pokerI started at 16 years with Fun Money
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
how much did you earn in 12 years of playing poker
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
believe in yourself, my friend, you will be able to earn more than a thousand, you just need to learn a little and everything will work out
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
excellent and how much did you earn in 2 years of your hobby
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
how much did you win in 5 years of playing poker
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
yes, now it has become more difficult to play as many players and you don’t know how who plays, there are both bad players and good ones, so now a lot depends on luck, it’s a pity that this is soStarted maybe 07-08, pretty soon after its kind of exploded (internet) and played few years. 30k bankroll at the best, but playing all the time games too big, cash games and tournaments, eventually going broke. But it was fun. And easier. Tournament field was smaler and prizepools bigger, no solvers, programs or good players that much then now. And when there was a lot more beginner/bad players, you get the profit more easily, more average game.
Now average game + luck no more works, so playing when have time
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
I agree with you, but if they win in a short time and win a lot of money, then they do it with the help of their level of play and not just like that, and it’s worth remembering and appreciating such players, it means they have given a lot of time to training and poker training courses so that on one luck they definitely did not win in a short time
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
agree how much you have won since 2006 may have great results tell me about them
afecho
Rock Star
Bronze Level
I started playing last year for fun, and I want to keep it fun so take breaks from it often. The current Ontario changes have caused me to take an even bigger break than I planned but I'll hopefully find something I enjoy again in the fall. As far as money goes, there was a newbie promotion that I paid $20 and pokerstars matched that $20 and over the year I kept myself in the green winning $150ish. For me it's a hobby that I justified that first $20 as entertainment costs (if I went to the movies or some other outing it would easily cost me that) so I was ok paying for that entertainment. Who knew I'd pick up pretty quick on how to play and manage to keep my head above water! Just adds to the fun of it for me though. I'm not trying to make money at poker.