Playing poker for a living

TommyD

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

Don't know why everyone is saying i get benefits, i don't? lol. I used to get EMA or whatever its called when i was at school and saved that up for years without spending a penny, my mum paid for absolutely everything and she still does, and she always will lol.Then i started gambling to make more money rather than get a job, but i had to stop recently as i became addicted to roulette and blackjack etc, lost quite a bit but still made a decent profit overall. Thats why i don't play online poker anymore, incase i go back to the casino section and start playing blackjack/roulette etc again, so i banned myself. I don't think i'm ever going to meet someone and have a family, i've been single since i was 13 and thats the way i've always wanted it, cannot stand commitment of any sort lol. And don't get me started on kids, i hate the little *****. Poker is the only thing i have ever been motivated to do, the only thing i've ever had a passion for in my entire life. Life just isn't for me, the whole growing up part and living independently etc i have no intention of doing, but i'm happy the way i live my life right now, i have no regrets whatsoever and because i have no responsbilities or anything every day is just a great day. Don't really know why i'm posting my life story on here to be honest haha. I've got a lot more money right now than half the people i know that have worked every day since they turned 15/16, so that must be an acheivement lol.
Posted by skeg01

I promised myself I wouldn't get involved in this thread but the part I put in bold has drawn me in.

It is this sort of attitude and this use of the EMA by yourself and many others which is the reason why the EMA isn't available anymore.  The EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) was meant to be for students in circumstances of hardship or poverty, and to give them money to get to school or college, to pay for books, equipment and clothing.  Yes everyone expects the odd cheeky pint or cinema ticket to come out of it as well, but it was a fabulous system which got abused and taken advantage of.  Now the young adults of today don't have the EMA, and their chances of getting the most out of school and even being able to go to school/college are that much harder.

I've read much of the thread.  You're a kid, tons of us had similar attitudes to you when we were your age, it's part of growing up.  However getting your life paid for you, being proud of being lazy, drifting and leeching.  In ten years time you're probably going to look at yourself in the mirror and call yourself a word I can't put on this forum.  What worries me more is if you continue on this path and don't do that in ten years.

Just take some time and consider if you are fulfilling all that you can be as a person in society and as a son.  Best of luck on the tables and in life.

percival09

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

Hi skeg, my story is slighty similar to yours. Basically im 21, ive been playing poker since i was 14 and it is on my mind all the time. My dream is not to be a proffesional poker player. My dream is that i can build enough money to play EPT tours etc WSOP's and not have to worry about the money side of things. Personally i class myself as a lazy person. But since leaving school, i have attempted A levels, engineering, and coaching sport to try and find something as a career to go by. But i do not have the motivation to do these things as oppose to motivation i have to play poker. So for the past couple of years i have been working part time in a pub. The money i get from working goes on poker in the hope of me finally getting the chance to reach my dream. I do not drink alcohol (only on occasions) i do not smoke and i still live at home with my parents but i dont pay rent so i kinda sponge off them also i do not have anything else to spend my money on. I can be quite contempt with my life at times but i do however wish that i wasnt a lazy person, and that i was motivated enough to get myself in a job to give myself a decent career, a house of my own, and a family, play poker on the side, get my 1 big win which hopefully one day, will help me reach my dream. Tbh reading your post about wanting to sponge off your parents has made me realise that in a way i am kinda like you, i dont really want to be like you, i dont want to sponge off my parents for the rest of my life, maybe reading this thread has given me the motivation to get off my a*rse tomorrow and start focusing on the more important things in life. I think you should too.
Posted by murray69

love this post so much. I'm going to highlight my favourite parts.

GL with your dream of playing ept's murray! It's happened before so it sure can happen again. 

percival09

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living : I promised myself I wouldn't get involved in this thread but the part I put in bold has drawn me in. It is this sort of attitude and this use of the EMA by yourself and many others which is the reason why the EMA isn't available anymore.  The EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) was meant to be for students in circumstances of hardship or poverty, and to give them money to get to school or college, to pay for books, equipment and clothing.  Yes everyone expects the odd cheeky pint or cinema ticket to come out of it as well, but it was a fabulous system which got abused and taken advantage of.  Now the young adults of today don't have the EMA, and their chances of getting the most out of school and even being able to go to school/college are that much harder. I've read much of the thread.  You're a kid, tons of us had similar attitudes to you when we were your age, it's part of growing up.  However getting your life paid for you, being proud of being lazy, drifting and leeching.  In ten years time you're probably going to look at yourself in the mirror and call yourself a word I can't put on this forum.  What worries me more is if you continue on this path and don't do that in ten years. Just take some time and consider if you are fulfilling all that you can be as a person in society and as a son.  Best of luck on the tables and in life.
Posted by TommyD

Surely it's the systems fault for giving the funds to students who don't actually need them. I mean lets face it, you give a 17 year old £30 a week for "education", they're going to spend it on everything but education. If the right students were given the money then it'd still be a fineeee project. 

staplegun

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living : I promised myself I wouldn't get involved in this thread but the part I put in bold has drawn me in. It is this sort of attitude and this use of the EMA by yourself and many others which is the reason why the EMA isn't available anymore.  The EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) was meant to be for students in circumstances of hardship or poverty, and to give them money to get to school or college, to pay for books, equipment and clothing.  Yes everyone expects the odd cheeky pint or cinema ticket to come out of it as well, but it was a fabulous system which got abused and taken advantage of.  Now the young adults of today don't have the EMA, and their chances of getting the most out of school and even being able to go to school/college are that much harder. I've read much of the thread.  You're a kid, tons of us had similar attitudes to you when we were your age, it's part of growing up.  However getting your life paid for you, being proud of being lazy, drifting and leeching.  In ten years time you're probably going to look at yourself in the mirror and call yourself a word I can't put on this forum.  What worries me more is if you continue on this path and don't do that in ten years. Just take some time and consider if you are fulfilling all that you can be as a person in society and as a son.  Best of luck on the tables and in life.
Posted by TommyD

Nice post Tommy but I agree with Percy and a few others this guys attitude stinks. He is a self righteous lazy tedious no good bum. His mummy must be very proud of him. He's not a kid he's a grown man pube's and all. I'd been working 5 years by the time I was his age. Change your attitude mate coz life is going to kick you in your bone idle backside and real soon!
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BorinLoner

This thread has gone way beyond a joke now. It seems to have developed into little more than people evangelising to the OP about the demerits of his world view.
I would suggest that, while there are few rude or obscene terms being used here, this thread has developed into something cutting and personally abusive. Since the thread now has nothing to do with poker, it ought to be closed or deleted.

jdsallstar

Wow just read this thread! I know you're only 19 and perhaps being provactive because you enjoy the attention. I'm not gonna tell what you should or shouldn't do but you say this is the way you want to live your life and you don't care that everyone hates you for it-do you not want your family and friends to respect you and not simply look down on you? Where's your self pride or worth?

As someone said you'll get a reality check sometime in the future. If you pursued those life choices/or ideals for the next 30 years what would you think of the life you'd led and you're achievements? Your complete lack of ambition is simply pathetic. The fact that your happy to simply leech off your own mother, who I assume had to work very hard for her money, is simply disgusting. If the roles were reversed and she took your handouts with such disregard-what would you think of her?

I know you're only 19 but you sound like your about 14 and could do with a good kick up the @#$%!!

staplegun

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

This thread has gone way beyond a joke now. It seems to have developed into little more than people evangelising to the OP about the demerits of his world view. I would suggest that, while there are few rude or obscene terms being used here, this thread has developed into something cutting and personally abusive. Since the thread now has nothing to do with poker, it ought to be closed or deleted.
Posted by BorinLoner

He has the audacity to come on here and boast about being a disrespectful bone idle sponger and you dont expect people who pay taxes to sustain his "dream" to have an opinion? What do you expect people to say?

"Good luck with the dream mate, do you want to borrow 10grand"? I dont think so.

BorinLoner

This is a poker forum. This thread no longer has anything to do with poker.

I don't care about people's attitudes towards the OP. If people want to assume that they can understand someone on the basis of a few paragraphs, that's their business. I care that neither the OP nor anyone else should be subjected to abuse on this forum. Even if some believe that they've brought it upon themselves.

CLOSE THIS THREAD, PLEASE.

THEROCK573

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

This is a poker forum. This thread no longer has anything to do with poker. I don't care about people's attitudes towards the OP. If people want to assume that they can understand someone on the basis of a few paragraphs, that's their business. I care that neither the OP nor anyone else should be subjected to abuse on this forum. Even if some believe that they've brought it upon themselves. CLOSE THIS THREAD, PLEASE.
Posted by BorinLoner

+1 to this, it needs closing because i feel more and more sick with each reply from jim royle himself!!!

unknown_username

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

This is a poker forum. This thread no longer has anything to do with poker. I don't care about people's attitudes towards the OP. If people want to assume that they can understand someone on the basis of a few paragraphs, that's their business. I care that neither the OP nor anyone else should be subjected to abuse on this forum. Even if some believe that they've brought it upon themselves. CLOSE THIS THREAD, PLEASE.
Posted by BorinLoner

+1

IDONKCALLU

Todays headline on the jezza kyle show 

Young kid wants to be a online poker pro and not get a job 

NColley

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

Todays headline on the jezza kyle show  Young kid wants to be a online poker pro and not get a job 
Posted by IDONKCALLU

are you the first guest ??

Die_hard

BorinLoner wants this thread closed. 

There's a hint of irony there somewhere......

IDONKCALLU

lol

IDONKCALLU

im not young tho

pryce6

DO IT!!!!

Take all Mummy and Daddy's money and let's get some liquidity back in this game!!

Janana

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

DO IT!!!! Take all Mummy and Daddy's money and let's get some liquidity back in this game!!
Posted by pryce6

/\ LOL +1 /\

But can we get an explanation as to what u mean skeg by she will always pay? has your mum said this or have you just assumed this based on life experience thus far?

I kinda agree to close thread but its rather funny at this point so im torn

rancid

Get your parents to bankroll you for life - nice )


Seriously because you lack certain life skills that help people get on, like focus, discipline, goals and motivation.

You will never be a sucess in poker

LARSON7

lol this thread has gone beyond reasonable, would be good if it was closed!

luvpoker5

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living : Best of luck making it as a poker pro
Posted by MattBates

hi, sorry to put dampner on things but i suggest you don't do it, the best pros are earning money, but there are lots scraping buy and you have got to think about expenses, if you want to win good money yooou will have too travel all over, travelling costs, entry fees to competitions, hotel fees, money to eat out etc. real poker is a different ballgame to online poker. i would suggest that you build up a betting bank through online and then try local tournaments first if you are still set on doing it, then you can test whether you are good enough. but the question is, if you are that good at poker then why have you only a small amount to go forward with. it is ok for you to have a dream, but think carefully about it, don't let your heart rule your head, if you do go for it i wish you all the best, let me know how yoou get on ........... john  

unknown_username

my eyes are bleeding after reading all this.
i only have 1 question for you
if your life is just the way you want it at the moment, with your parents supporting you, being able to laze around all day and do what you want, whenever you want, why would you decide  to play poker for a living??
 

MattBates

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living : hi, sorry to put dampner on things but i suggest you don't do it, the best pros are earning money, but there are lots scraping buy and you have got to think about expenses, if you want to win good money yooou will have too travel all over, travelling costs, entry fees to competitions, hotel fees, money to eat out etc. real poker is a different ballgame to online poker. i would suggest that you build up a betting bank through online and then try local tournaments first if you are still set on doing it, then you can test whether you are good enough. but the question is, if you are that good at poker then why have you only a small amount to go forward with. it is ok for you to have a dream, but think carefully about it, don't let your heart rule your head, if you do go for it i wish you all the best, let me know how yoou get on ........... john  
Posted by luvpoker5

If you read my first post and then the OP's response then you will understand that my "best of luck" response was a sarcastic answer as I was annoyed I had bothered to try and give some advice and he couldn't be bothered to answer properly. He isn't the first and wont be the last who asks about becoming a pro who has already decided what they are doing and wont listen to any advice given. These players will fail or will be one of the "I am a poker pro" who actually are unemployed and play a bit of poker on the side.

If the OP is that great a player and if the OP is that serious about being a poker pro and if he has this vast pool of money from the bank of Mum (for which he is so proud) which gives him living expenses then he could easily build up an online roll. This hasn't happened and in my opinion it wont happen.

sikas

ignore all the haters Skeg, take ur modest bankroll n start grinding nl100 right away

RobIles

(ryanc7)

loool makes me laugh how all the regulars commenting on here play 10 hours 7 days a week and are still cursing it.

I am similar to you. Im a lazy student who sponges of society with no motivation or desire to pursue a career following graduation. I never want to work and I want to play poker. I am no where near good enough to maintain a consistent income from the game but with determination I will be. Everyone starts somewhere and I love every aspect of the game and aim to master it. In reality I could fail and hense the reason for the degree as back up. Do what makes you happy. I can safely say I would rather earn 15k a year enjoying poker (even though Im gonna make ££££££££££) than to earn say £35k working in canary wharf doing things I dont like in order to go on living doing things I dont like doing (alan watts).

Just go for it, who gives a **** if you fail just have some security.

RobIles

In Response to -- To Do List -- (for Skeg):

1a) See/Pay for a psychiatrist 1b) Go to Brat Camp (and see it through) 2) Learn empathy, compassion, and respect. (before someone puts you on your a$$ when you take that attitude into the 'real' world) 3) Persue something worthwhile in life and make something out of yourself instead of taking advantage of everyone that gives you a chance. The hay-days of poker where you could go from zero to hero are long gone. It's 2013 and the fantasy of playing cards to earn a 'good' living has no future, and shows how little you know about the current state of poker/shows how borderline delusional you are on how you should approach life. This isn't me trying to dash dreams, mock you, or undermine your posts. It's advice, solid advice, and I strongly suggest you (at the very least) share your thoughts with people who will have an unbiased view of your situation and your future. (your friends don't count) GL, sure as hell you're gunna need it.
Posted by Smitalos

I agree with you that his approach to life is bad but comeeeee on mateeeeeee are you having a laugh lool. You obviously must have been highly intoxicated whilst uploading a video of yourself stating that you quit uni after 2 weeks  with threeee hundred english pounds and wanted to be a pro poker player (at that age are you confessing that you was the same?). The hay days of poker are over? Are they? Does every single player who plays the game have perfect knowledge of every single aspect of the game? Do zero players now sign up to poker website without much experience before?

MattBates

In Response to Re: Playing poker for a living:

(ryanc7) loool makes me laugh how all the regulars commenting on here play 10 hours 7 days a week and are still cursing it. I am similar to you. Im a lazy student who sponges of society with no motivation or desire to pursue a career following graduation. I never want to work and I want to play poker. I am no where near good enough to maintain a consistent income from the game but with determination I will be. Everyone starts somewhere and I love every aspect of the game and aim to master it. In reality I could fail and hense the reason for the degree as back up. Do what makes you happy. I can safely say I would rather earn 15k a year enjoying poker (even though Im gonna make ££££££££££) than to earn say £35k working in canary wharf doing things I dont like in order to go on living doing things I dont like doing (alan watts). Just go for it, who gives a **** if you fail just have some security.
Posted by RobIles

I spent my time (with the experience of playing over 10k MTT and having been around poker for a good number of years with many friends who are pro players - This doesn't mean what I say is right but I would have thought it would mean someone might bother to respond to what I said if they were serious) to give some advice and the OP couldn't be bothered to respond properly to me or any of the others who spent their time to try and help that's why I have acted in the way I have.

Determination????? The OP shows none of this given he cant even be bothered to respond properly in his own thread!

Curt360x27

As with anything in life you only get out what you put in, its a simple equation. With OP current attitude he has got no chance.

RobIles

Yes but just because he has no motive to secure a job and relies on his mum at the age of 19 does not conclude that he treats all things he has a passion for with the same attitude. Do all of you love washing the dishes or cutting the grass? Because if you dont you'll never make it in poker!? His attitude to his mother and the workplace has little or no linear relationship relative to his ability to learn and play poker, although it may not help. Im sure if he has a desire to succeed in poker he will focus and strive as will anyone who believes they know how they want to spend their time. Obviously, it would be a good idea to gain some form of work experience or education simultaneously to playing poker. If not, let him proceed to make his own mistakes hes 19 if all fails he is not going to drop dead. 

robbie1992

Gl in what u do but tbh I can't believe the way Iv seen students brag about living off the state and your parents. That's pathetic and as a young person I think it's embarrassing u have no ambition to better yourself, students have the reputation of job dodging and never lifting there weight and that's why. Is that all u want to achieve in ur life? Bragging about doing nothing.

Also u love in a country where you have so many opportunities like uni, courses, college etc and your just not gonna bother to achieve anything, madness IMO. Gl in whatever u do.