Professional poker player?

[josueob247]

Which is the point where someone can be considered turn from an amateur to a professional player?

 

[Nafor]

Welcome to CC josueob,

At poker (unlike in some sports) we do not have some top level organization that would give out pro licenses.
So in my view the distinction between an amateur and pro is simple.

If poker is your sole income source, and you can make a decent living (pay your bills, etc.) by playing, then you are a pro. Everything else that comes with pro lifestyle is just "accessories".

 

[Gallarado777]

Which is the point where someone can be considered turn from an amateur to a professional player?

you will understand when you are invited to the team

 

[Cooking]

I think if you live with your poker profits you can be called a professional poker player.

 

[ChubbySin]

Which is the point where someone can be considered turn from an amateur to a professional player?

Not necessarily being a good player, just earning money to pay bills, I mean win more than lose.

 

[hobojim1247]

Usually in most professions , being professional means the person is more skilled than amateurs. NOT necessarily in poker. Some professionals do not have a job and so rely on their winnings to live off of, so by definition they are professional. I know a couple whose main level of expertise is in picking marks who give their money away in cash games. They will never win a tournament because they are not that good, but they make a living grinding marks out of their money. To me there are two different ways to look at professionals. Neither of which I look down on...

 

[zipocool]

Which is the point where someone can be considered turn from an amateur to a professional player?

everything is obvious here, if you earn money exclusively by playing poker, you can consider yourself a pro, the number of games and your limits also matter, in general, poker should be your main and constant source of income

 

[ScoobyNL]

If you quit your job because you win enough to have a good life then i think you are pro.

If i win at least 4k each month i will quit my job and spent my time playing poker.

 

[888NOX888]

If you feel confident at the table, if you think you are stronger than your opponents and beat them, if you play many hours a day, if you get enough profit from your game for a living, then you are probably a professional poker player.🤩

 

[COMIRRR]

I think it is he who has some important winnings from the game!

 

[Frankyy97]

You can call you a professional poker player when you can quit your normal job and pay your bills with poker

 

[barbados]

I have always been of the opinion that the best amateurs are professionals.

 

[DiegoRamos]

Which is the point where someone can be considered turn from an amateur to a professional player?

When he makes enough money to make a living from poker.

Just like in any other profession.

The definition of professional goes beyond the skill level, remember that.

 

[hobojim1247]

I have always been of the opinion that the best amateurs are professionals.

I think the best amateurs are better than many of the lower tier pros. The latter is rife with people who would rather struggle at the poker table than work at a steady job that provides income.

 

[Phyrrura]

I think that it is more for the kind of dedication you put on your game. If u take it very serious and apply things u've studied, u're playing profesionally, if u study but don't maintain consistence on your game, and keep doing wrong plays just for the fun, u're recreative.

 

[BrunoFabri01]

I believe that what makes a professional player is able to financially support only poker without the need for other income.

 

[PHX]

For Poker a professional player is someone who makes a living from the game i.e. it is their main source of income. The rest of us are classed as amateurs. So not all professional players are good players and not all amateurs are bad players.

 

[pltelles]

Welcome to CC josueob,

At poker (unlike in some sports) we do not have some top level organization that would give out pro licenses.
So in my view the distinction between an amateur and pro is simple.

If poker is your sole income source, and you can make a decent living (pay your bills, etc.) by playing, then you are a pro. Everything else that comes with pro lifestyle is just "accessories".

I agree, it's living financially from poker

 

[CheckDisOut]

When you are in downswing for 40 buyins and think that it's not you, it's the game that is rigged.

 

[Recreationalplayer]

If you can rely on poker as a consistent source of income, then you can consider yourself a professional.