How do you become a professional poker player?

Answer 1

As a beginner you have to learn the basic rules and moves of the game you want to play. Reading some article on how to play Poker is one of the best way for a beginner to become a pro player and of course practice on what you learn.

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You can call yourself a poker pro if you earn your living by playing poker.

To become one you need to follow whats written above.

If you play micro stakes Texas holdem, i suggest you read the book Polished Poker

Answer 2

Two ways to become a better poker player are to watch a really good player and to play the game. There is a vast amount of information available online. Check out some forums such as Pocketfives, 2+2 or Liquid Poker. Books can be helpful for many, depending on your learning style. For No Limit tournament play Sklansky and Harrington are two of the better authors. Thinking about poker while you are not actually playing is a very important concept that beginners never do. Watching poker on TV is probably the least beneficial way to improve, as they edit a lot and the expert style of play is much different than the players you will see at common levels.

Answer 3

If you are an experienced or trained dealer, you put in an application and if the casino is hiring you will have to audition for the job.

If you want to learn how to deal, you will have to either go to dealing school or find a casino that trains dealers.

Please note that dealer schools can be expensive so be sure that this is a job you really want to do. Dealing cards can be a very demanding job. Casinos that are willing to train do not cost you anything but there is no guarantee that you will get a job, not everyone gets the hang of it. While dealing cards seems very simple to most people it really is not, there are a lot of rules and regulations you have to know.

Answer 4

Poker takes 5 minutes to understand, but a lifetime to master.

The best way to learn how to play poker is to play it. Play poker on a regular basis and your game will improve.
Also read strategy tutorials for poker, these help you a lot. You can also read books written by poker professionals about how they play poker. I can assure you from first hand experience that reading books and learning strategy is they key to success in poker and will improve your game a lot!

Answer 5

To play poker professionally you must first acquire supreme poker abilities. Then you should start playing small tournaments at places like casinos and eventually you will work up to the big leagues.

Answer 6

Poker is a relatively easy game to learn but professional poker playing requires a lot of practice and skill. Poker lesson courses will teach the skills you need such as money management, self-discipline and strategy.