Playing Live Poker for a Living

[seabass]

I recently lost my job and in order to pad my income while I look for another one, I am trying to play poker. Over the past year I have done better in live games than online cash games. I do do ok in online tournaments though. I am trying to figure out how much a decent player can make monthly playing 50 hrs a week. (I understand that there will be variance, but I am looking for an average)

a. 50 hrs/wk at $1/2 NLH - 300 max
b. 50 hrs/wk at $2/5 NLH - 500 max

[Albert Moulton]

I would guess that if you are a good, patient, and disciplined player relative to the field that you could make at least $20/hour for a total of $1000/week playing at whichever level (1/2 300 max or 2/5 500 max) has the most action.

Some weeks you'd make a whole lot more. But some weeks you'd get smashed for 5-7 buy-ins, or more. So, make sure you have a big enough bankroll for the variance.

[Nicky Balls]

if you play smart LAG at the casino then u could make up to 400 a day. when i went to turning stone i played smart LAG and bluffed alot when i knew my oppenents didnt have it i would make a killer

[Rek]

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if you play smart LAG at the casino then u could make up to 400 a day. when i went to turning stone i played smart LAG and bluffed alot when i knew my oppenents didnt have it i would make a killer

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And now you want staking? Just spend a week doing the above and you will have $2800

[TheChad]

omg, do not play 50 hours/week. You will hate life after that.

[phydaux]

yeah, one of the advantages of playing poker for a living is that, if you're good enough, you only have to "work" 4 days a week, six hours a day.