FixedYou aren't going to be able to convince your family anyways. They are not changing their minds.
You said earlier they think it's all luck, no skill, whatever....
This just isn't true.
However, playing poker is a tough way to make an easy living. One would have to be pretty good to make a living from it.
If you want to convince your family,Win a major tournament worth $1 million or more. Crush the game and live off your profits.
Then tell them "I told you so."
And jump in the car you bought with money from donkeys and drive off into the sunset.......
...this also describes any kind of professional consultant...You may not have an exact set monthly income but you can calculate on average how much you can/will make (sure there are swings up and down that can fluctuate this number)
S3mper;225The IRS sure treats poker as a profession...[/QUOTE said:..as they tend to do anything that you make more money then you spend over a years time...
I was arguing with my family about this topic. Given that the definition of professional is that you are paid some sort of salary. Given that poker has an element of luck to it and you are gambling, can you actually be a professional.
It is in my belief that you can be but I need some educated forumers to back me up here. My family argues that since you are not payed a set salary for being skilled in it you can't be a professional. They say no matter how good you are, or how much u make, you will always be an amateur
Thoughts?
Edit: I reread your original post, using your dictionary, no you aren't since you're not paid a salary since it's not a fixed amount.
The word has multiple correct meanings.
since when?Well a professional is good at what he/she does so theyve got to be good at it