[Wyman]

I somewhat disagree. Most people I've spoken with are fascinated with poker and poker players. They, of course, don't want a degen gambler working for (read: stealing from) them, but if you've been pro for a while and are just tired of it, I think that's a perfectly reasonable interview topic. You can talk about it, and they love hearing it.

I would however, leave gambling off of the resume, and I'd only bring it up if they asked about the employment gap.

As far as the $$ is concerned, "enough to live off of", with a sly smile should end that discussion. You don't need to tell them, and not telling them adds to the intrigue (which is why they're interested in your poker playing in the first place). If it does come up, make sure they know that you are deciding to take a job because you don't want to grind in a smoky casino with degens for 12 hrs a day -- not because you are busto (regardless of what's true). It makes you seem more intelligent and cleaner cut.