How does one Qualify to become a Pro, & Who (m) "Anoints" the Pro.

[dakine]

When does one Qualify or Officialy becomes a Pro. Is it through winning at sanctioned Poker Tourney's / Cash games, (WSOP, WPT, Various Card Rooms)cash games other than the Sanctioned Games? Is there such an entity as a Professional Poker Board, (like the American Bar Association, Medical Board,) etc..? May sound like silly questions to some, but I don't know!!, thats why I'm asking.

[DesertCat]

In Vegas, you must be approved by "The Matador". He runs that town...

[James282]

Most "pros" I know don't care about the distinction of being a pro or not.
-James

[jakethebake]

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[Patrick del Poker Grande]

I think you have to have endorsement deals.

[dakine]

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Amuse me, where may I find the Other One?, when I find it, I'll delete this one!

[jakethebake]

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Amuse me, where may I find the Other One?

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I don't have a link or anything, but it get dragged out once a month or so.

[Evan]

Rational answers will not be tolerated.

[dakine]

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Reply to my-self. I figured it out. /images/graemlins/shocked.gif A Professional is one who's sole income is derived from playing Poker.(endorsemants included). Ya know like, Baseball players, Football, Golf,etc... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[dakine]

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I agree. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

Apparently, you're posting in the wrong forum. They're looking for you here (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=1531994&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1).

[tpir90036]

Kind of a silly question. If you are a professional [blank] that means [blank] is your profession and what you do for your primary source of income. So if you play poker full-time to pay the bills, etc....

There is no Jedi council that appoints people as pro/semi-pro/not-a-pto/sup bro.

-tpir

[M2d]

Who's the Matador? does he own a cab company or something?

[DesertCat]

When he's out of toilet paper, the Matador wipes his ass with nine thousand dollars, ten, if he had chili for dinner...

The Matador doesn't need to look at his cards, cause he saw your face when you looked at yours...

The Matador only loves two things, money, and money...

[bernie]

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Is there such an entity as a Professional Poker Board, (like the American Bar Association, Medical Board,) etc..?

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There are 2 entities.

1 Cashier's cage
2 ATM machine

Hopefully you visit one more than the other.

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[dakine]

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Kind of a silly question. If you are a professional [blank] that means [blank] is your profession and what you do for your primary source of income. So if you play poker full-time to pay the bills, etc....

There is no Jedi council that appoints people as pro/semi-pro/not-a-pto/sup bro.

-tpir

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I said it may sound like a silly question. Lo-and behold, I replied to myself with the answer.

[Chap_Stick]

I think you have to be tall.

[cardcounter0]

The Pro Anointment is done in a secret room way back behind the Westward Ho, on the second tuesday of every month.

Some food is provided, but it is a "cash" bar.

[Mike Gallo]

When does one Qualify or Officialy becomes a Pro.

....if you stop going to work every day( if you have a job), and rely stricking on the money you make from poker. You can consider yourself a pro. If you rely on other sources of income, you cannot become a card carrying pro.

Thats why so many of the AC players do not become card carrying pros. Most players who dont work ,dont rely on poker as their main source of income. Some deal drugs, some pimp out their girls, some sell illegal cable boxes some even belong to a syndicate that beats slot machines. None of those guys can become card carrying pros.

Anyone who has to borrow money to play can become a card carrying pro.

Is there such an entity as a Professional Poker Board, (like the American Bar Association, Medical Board,)

No.

May sound like silly questions to some, but I don't know!!, thats why I'm asking

Not silly, just strange /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Mike Gallo]

Most pro's dont really think about it, they just do it.

[dakine]

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When does one Qualify or Officialy becomes a Pro.

....if you stop going to work every day( if you have a job), and rely stricking on the money you make from poker. You can consider yourself a pro. If you rely on other sources of income, you cannot become a card carrying pro.

Thats why so many of the AC players do not become card carrying pros. Most players who dont work ,dont rely on poker as their main source of income. Some deal drugs, some pimp out their girls, some sell illegal cable boxes some even belong to a syndicate that beats slot machines. None of those guys can become card carrying pros.

Anyone who has to borrow money to play can become a card carrying pro.

Is there such an entity as a Professional Poker Board, (like the American Bar Association, Medical Board,)

No.

May sound like silly questions to some, but I don't know!!, thats why I'm asking

Not silly, just strange /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Thanks, the best answer yet. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[deacsoft]

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Reply to my-self. I figured it out. /images/graemlins/shocked.gif A Professional is one who's sole income is derived from playing Poker.(endorsemants included). Ya know like, Baseball players, Football, Golf,etc... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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I say more than 50% of you gross anual income, but who am I, anyway?

[tek]

Part of it is when players in your cardroom refer to you as a pro when talking to other players.

[Joe Tall]

"It's the easiest thing in the world, to become a professional poker player. All you have to do is quit your job." -Tommy Angelo

[Losing all]

Poker for show, slots for dough.

[Mike Gallo]

Truer words have never been said.

[Philuva]

When I meet other players (other 2+2ers in a casino, etc.), I always ask them if they play full time, not if they are pro.

[deacsoft]

Well, I guess, the bank could "anoint" someone a pro when they reject their loan application due to the fact they make their living playing poker.