Mark Hübner: Hello, I turned 18 this month and I soon started playing poker in a more studied way, I still live with my parents and they support me because I'm studying for college entrance exams. Lately I started thinking about trying to make some money from poker and studying to be a professional.
My questions are as follows:
1) Is it possible to go to college and be a poker professional at the same time?
2) Is it possible to start without buying books (Observing hands, reading articles and participating in forums) and without investing in deposit?
3) Is it worth buying books and investing in a deposit, isn't success doubtful?
Thank you to everyone who participated.
Mrs. Towers: Hello, I turned 18 this month and I soon started playing poker in a more studied way. I still live with my parents and am supported by them because I am studying to take the entrance exam. Lately I started thinking about trying to make some money from poker and studying to be a professional.
My questions are as follows:
1) Is it possible to go to college and be a poker professional at the same time?
2) Is it possible to start without buying books (Observing hands, reading articles and participating in forums) and without investing in deposit?
3) Is it worth buying books and investing in a deposit, isn't success doubtful?
Thank you to everyone who participated.
Hey there my dear Mark! Welcome to the forum!
First of all, never give up your studies because of poker. Nowadays, having a degree in hand won't necessarily get you a good job, but not having one will make it harder for you to find even an average job. Unfortunately, this prejudice still exists. It's no use knowing, you have to prove it!
I believe that you could even do it at the same time by going to college and being a professional poker player, but either college will be done quickly or poker will not be as profitable as you want it to be. Poker requires a lot of time, and college too, even though it is an “easy” college, will require a lot of your time.
I've already bought books about poker, but nowadays I think that if you can afford to spend money on a book, you can start with a monthly plan at a poker school, it will be more up-to-date and will have more practical content, I at least prefer videos to learn than reading, I adapt better to the person talking to me.
As I said, I wouldn't invest in books, but rather in coaches (which are more expensive, but worth it when you already have a solid foundation) and poker schools, which currently have many at affordable prices and with great content.
There are those who like to say “I never made a deposit” I don’t have that concern and I didn’t want to venture into the jungle of frees to start, I deposited 20$ and started on the 25¢ sits, busted, deposited again… lol… but if you don’t want to deposit and invest money there are many frees, including great ones here at PD and there are also promotions in home games from professional players who are always giving free tournaments with real prizes.
I believe that at first you have to become a recreational player with profits, then turn this into a profitable hobby, always together with college and studies, then you decide if it will really be worth dedicating yourself entirely to the game.
Take it easy, talk to your parents, show them that poker is not a game of luck, don't act on impulse and count on us here at PD =)
Hugs and let's go!
Exorciser: Hello, I turned 18 this month and I soon started playing poker in a more studied way, I still live with my parents and am supported by them because I am studying to take the entrance exam. Lately I started thinking about trying to make some money from poker and studying to be a professional.
My questions are as follows:
1) Is it possible to go to college and be a poker professional at the same time?
Yes, depending on the course, its difficulty and your discipline. However, it will be more difficult to play tournaments, you will be kind of forced to play cash games and/or SNGs.
2) Is it possible to start without buying books (Observing hands, reading articles and participating in forums) and without investing in deposit?
Yes, you definitely don't need to buy books and you can use the knowledge from the internet. As for the deposit, it is possible, if you know how to take advantage of freerolls and everything else, but it is more difficult.
3) Is it worth buying books and investing in a deposit, isn't success doubtful?
If the deposit is well thought out and doesn’t weigh on the budget, why not?
You can start very well (if you plan well) with a deposit of $50~$100 depending on what you want to play. If you already have a basic knowledge of poker, it really isn't worth buying books. Focus on the forum, articles, videos, etc.
Thank you to everyone who participated.
Answered! GL!
joelsonpes: The first question about college X poker
I already
I studied in public and private schools, what's the difference? All regardless of the course - in public college it's much more demanding and atypical in terms of schedule, assignments, projects, etc. In private college, the schedules are fixed and the demands are lower, when the teacher starts to get tough, the students get together and change the teacher. In public college, if you have a fight with the teacher, you're screwed. If it's a full-time course - no chance, you won't have time, or if you have a good foundation from high school, it will be much easier, especially in the exact sciences courses, and doing what you like makes all the difference. If it were a poker college I think it would be perfect for you (I'm kidding), but that's it, you have to have time to do both things.
2nd question: I think that in your case, which is part of the social media generation, in forums, websites, online or in-person schools, it is already easy to find material, and many videos and analyses of tournaments and hands, and promotions and freerolls.
the third question I didn't understand what you meant by doubtful success?
Marcelo: Hello, I turned 18 this month and I soon started playing poker in a more studied way, I still live with my parents and they support me because I'm studying to take the college entrance exam. Lately I started thinking about trying to make some money from poker and studying to be a professional.
My questions are as follows:
1) Is it possible to go to college and be a poker professional at the same time?
2) Is it possible to start without buying books (Observing hands, reading articles and participating in forums) and without investing in deposit?
3) Is it worth buying books and investing in a deposit, isn't success doubtful?
Thank you to everyone who participated.
1) It is possible and recommended. The percentage of players who become professionals is minimal. So it is not worth risking everything on this. See the article on responsibility and balance – search here on the forum.
2) Yes, it is possible to start without books, although I personally find it interesting to read the classics to understand how professionals think. You can start without a deposit, although the path is slower. Keep an eye out for special deposit promotions, as they are usually interesting – especially those that give instant bonuses.
3) See above.
If you want to become a professional, the first step is to become an efficient player. There’s no point in thinking about the WSOP now if you don’t even have extensive knowledge about the game. Our strategy section has many interesting articles to help you get started without spending anything.
And use the forum a lot to ask questions. The people here are very calm and friendly.
Mark Hübner: Thank you all, you were very helpful.
I find it interesting what you said about convincing people that poker is not a game of chance, because that is the impression most older people have. Today, poker is considered a mind sport, but not everyone sees it that way.
I will continue studying and try to exhaust the free material available and playing all the freerolls to gain experience in tournaments that have some value, with the fictitious currency there is a lot of all-in in tild.
Once again, thank you.
Exorciser: That's it! Good luck with your endeavor. And by the way, take advantage of the excellent conditions and promotions we have at 888 Poker and Party Poker!
Original author: Mark Hübner.
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