I don’t want to say poker is a scam, but people should refer to a variance calculator to see what they’re getting into before going pro, and appreciate the mental toll that not winning can take on you. There’s also an opportunity cost that arises when you are trying to get unstuck (or worse failing and just losing).
Think about it - it’s no accident that many have side hustles to supplement the income they derive from poker.
You can play live where the games are softer but that means sitting in a casino (ugh) and that is a different animal.
Good decision.
I don’t want to say poker is a scam, but people should refer to a variance calculator to see what they’re getting into before going pro, and appreciate the mental toll that not winning can take on you. There’s also an opportunity cost that arises when you are trying to get unstuck (or worse failing and just losing).
Think about it - it’s no accident that many have side hustles to supplement the income they derive from poker.
You can play live where the games are softer but that means sitting in a casino (ugh) and that is a different animal.
Best of luck.
Oct. 25, 2023 | 4:36 p.m.