How Do You Become A Professional Poker Player?
Poker has become increasingly popular due to all of the televised poker tournaments. Nowadays, thousands of people are trying to become professional poker players. Here is how to do that. Learn the Rules Step 1 Learn the rules of the game. Learn them so well you know every exception and possibility. Step 2 Study other people and watch others play. Watch poker on television and take note of different playing styles and strategies. Step 3 Host poker nights at your home with friends and family. Have it be a low buy-in ($10 or $20). Think of these poker parties as practice. It’s low risk because there isn’t much money at stake but play it like it was the World Series final table. Step 4 Start playing cards occasionally at a local card room or casino. Set monetary limits for yourself as far as what you can afford to lose per week or per month. Then start setting goals: How much you want to win? What percentage of hands do you want to take down? How much you would like to make per hour? This