Are you a Recreational or Pro Player?

[frank174]

I play all the time I'll always be recreational even if I won wsop main event gotta know your limits anyone can call themselves a Pro doesn't make them one

 

[frank174]

I always thought in any sport you became a pro when you received money for playing so in theory everyone who plays is a pro

 

[curiplop]

I think semi-professional, I dedicate half of my time to poker, as well as half of my money income comes from the

 

[19aleks57]

I have free time, play a lot of online poker promotion is moving a little, I like to play more, but there is little free tournaments, it is no secret, I want to improve your financial budget

 

[Karl Hernandez]

I always thought in any sport you became a pro when you received money for playing so in theory everyone who plays is a pro

But most of the Players have to pay to Play poker, which is the Definition of a Hobby isnt it?

 

[frank174]

my bad, when you receive cash as prize money than you become a pro....... supposedly:eek2:

 

[bigfabio]

recreational

Hello I consider myself a recreational player. I like to play tournaments I used play on betfair at low limit holdem around 10-15 years ago which would take up a lot of my time I prefer playing recreationaly for the time being.

 

[Nikolay Nakhaev]

I want to get good advice and experience from other players at the club and poker is now my main occupation in life, so I want to further develop it as a good player

 

[JopyJoost]

I am a recreational poker player and have played for the past 15 or so years. I do very little live poker.. local charity poker games in my home town. The most I have won live poker, $250 + or -.

Online Poker I only play freerolls and if I win some money through the freerolls I try to play in the money games. The most on line $150 + or -.

I find you need an immense amount of PATIENCE to play the proper way and to have the best results....something I find I do not have. Even if you do have this patience you still need lots of luck. This game is like being on a roller coaster ride...and you need to stay on this ride to the end of the game.

The one thing I have noticed...there are a lot of "players" who want to go ALL IN....to may times and just on a whim EXPOSING their whole stack to be taken.

Good Luck All and enjoy the game...have fun.

Just recently I won $14.50 in a Cardschat tournament (placed 2nd) and a Jackpot Freeroll won $8.12 (placed 6th)

 

[Complx_Poker]

I'm relatively surprised by the results to be honest. Although I guess this is a place for people to learn, as there are far more learners than teachers now a days, and most Pro players probably spend more time playing than being on a Forum.

Transitioning Semi-Pro means you are transitioning into becoming Semi-Pro, right? Or am I completely missing the mark here. xD

 

[xpvictor1]

Strictly Recreational

Just for fun.

 

[vuk011]

Online - Recreational Player.. I have no desire to invest money online.
On the other hand, I make a great living out of money made on "live" play - tournaments mostly.
Semi pro I think.

 

[ekgbeat]

I am a recreational poker player and have played for the past 15 or so years. I do very little live poker.. local charity poker games in my home town. The most I have won live poker, $250 + or -.

Online Poker I only play freerolls and if I win some money through the freerolls I try to play in the money games. The most on line $150 + or -.

I find you need an immense amount of PATIENCE to play the proper way and to have the best results....something I find I do not have. Even if you do have this patience you still need lots of luck. This game is like being on a roller coaster ride...and you need to stay on this ride to the end of the game.

The one thing I have noticed...there are a lot of "players" who want to go ALL IN....to may times and just on a whim EXPOSING their whole stack to be taken.

Good Luck All and enjoy the game...have fun.

Just recently I won $14.50 in a Cardschat tournament (placed 2nd) and a Jackpot Freeroll won $8.12 (placed 6th)

Congrats on the CC win. The freerolls are great bank roll builders.

I'm relatively surprised by the results to be honest. Although I guess this is a place for people to learn, as there are far more learners than teachers now a days, and most Pro players probably spend more time playing than being on a Forum.

Transitioning Semi-Pro means you are transitioning into becoming Semi-Pro, right? Or am I completely missing the mark here. xD

CC is a great community for poker players, and the honest just goes to show how great of a community it is for aspiring poker players.

Yes, you are right on the meaning of transitioning to semi-pro.

Online - Recreational Player.. I have no desire to invest money online.
On the other hand, I make a great living out of money made on "live" play - tournaments mostly.
Semi pro I think.

I'm definitely not at this level, but I use online to practice, and live to make some money. Mainly play cash games at 300NL

 

[berryryan2488]

Recreation. I have a career and everything these days so my poker ambitions have kind of gone out of the window. The game is still fun, albeit a bit more difficult than I remember. Last weekend I made out like a bandit playing at a charity event for 1/2, which was cool. Who knows what the future holds but for now, I'm more than happy giving my money to you lovely people at the microstakes

 

[SightUnseen]

A recreational player. Without a river there would be no fish!

 

[Nathan Williams]

I voted semi-pro. My poker blog and YouTube channel take up way too much time now to be full-time anymore.

 

[ekgbeat]

I voted semi-pro. My poker blog and YouTube channel take up way too much time now to be full-time anymore.

That's awesome. Feel free to link you YouTube so that we can follow along.

 

[Polytarp]

I played at the same table with you recently..you are good. Thanks for creating this poll. (I voted "budding recreational."):ciao:

 

[JopyJoost]

Recreational Poker Player

I am a recreational poker player.

I just got back from a 2 week vacation...cruising. Needed a break. Even when your retired you need to get away from it all and just enjoy yourself.

Did I play live poker on the cruise...no...just enjoyed being out on the ocean. ​

That was the reason I could not be on cardschat to make posts but I am back now.

 

[carolyne]

I've been playing online for a long time, there were losses, gains, but I'm just a leisure player.

 

[fishfood80]

If we're talking about a pro being someone that's sole source of income is poker than I'm a pro. But if we're talking about a pro being someone who's made millions and is well known and travels all around the country then I'm far from it lol. But as of the last 2 years poker has paid the bills, bought the kiddos birthday and xmas presents, and kept the wife happy. So while I'm far from rich it's done well supporting my lifestyle.

 

[chilindrodolar]

Semi Pro Player

 

[ats272]

I can not become a professional player.This requires a lot of time,which ido not have.There will be more time,there will be big poker.In the meantime,play for fun.

 

[CallmeFloppy]

Definitely a recreational player. I do not have the skills nor the temperament to handle being a pro at any level.

 

[WSMFP1986]

rec player but i have played alot of hands
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