How Can I Become a Poker Pro?
Don't expect to become a pro overnight
by Andy Bloch
You should build up a lot of experience playing poker and a large
bankroll before choosing to become a professional player. The first
step is definitely not to move to Las Vegas. There are many other
places to play poker around the country and on-line where the action
is as good or better than Vegas. Find a place near where you already
live and play first at low limits while you continue to make a living
at your current job. Read lots of poker books, think a lot about
poker away from the table, and practice on your computer or for
play money or low limits until you're confident you can beat the
game.
If your current job bores you, there's a good chance that playing
poker full-time will also bore you. Plus you'll have to face some
pretty large fluctuations. I don't recommend playing poker full-time
even if you're a great player. Personally, I have never played more
than about 1000 hours in a year. 
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