For those who don’t know, a few years ago I played poker for the majority (and for some time 100%) of my income. Today most of my income comes from writing and other projects, and playing is a part-time thing for me. I’m happier now. Being that I’m a guy …Login/Register for more.
Tags: Going Pro, matt-maroon, Playing for a Living, poker, poker-pro, the poker chroniclesMany players dream of it, but few actually give it a shot. Playing poker as a professional can be exhilarating, but it’s also fraught with potential pitfalls. This week’s archive review features your host’s humble advice for those who are thinking of telling their bosses where to stick it and …Login/Register for more.
Tags: no-limit-holdem, Playing for a Living, poker, professional-pokerAlmost everyone is familiar with a per-hand rake. In each pot, the house takes out a few dollars as its cut. In live play, this rake is often taken $1 for every $10 in the pot, capped at $4 per pot (in the United States), So if the final pot Q&A #87: Rake and Time [...]
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