I'm going to get flamed: Day Job vs. Poker...

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Im 21 and im not a pro although poker is my only source of income

[img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Uh, if poker is your only source of income you are, by definition, a pro.

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i just looked up the definition and I found this,

1.following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain; following as a business an occupation ordinarily engaged in as a pastime eg. professional golfer

under this definition, yes I am a pro.

I look at pro poker players more under this definition though.

2.an expert player, as of golf or tennis, serving as a teacher, consultant, performer, or contestant; pro.

under this definition i do not think I am a pro, because I would not consider myself an "expert".

Do most people consider anyone who's only income being poker a pro? or do you have to make a certain $/hr or $/yr?

I ask this because although poker is my only income, when people as me if i have a job i say no. I would never be like "ya, im a pro poker player".

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Do most people consider anyone who's only income being poker a pro? or do you have to make a certain $/hr or $/yr?

I ask this because although poker is my only income, when people as me if i have a job i say no. I would never be like "ya, im a pro poker player".

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Its simple. If you live at home with parents, and you play to put a few bucks in your pocket, but not enough for you to fully support yourself then you are not a pro.

You would need to be able to provide your own housing, pay all of your bills, provide food for yourself and keep clothes on your back, and still win enough to maintain this cycle to be considered a pro.