Re: Rounders/Poker Pros
The best work on professionals is "Poker Faces" by Dr. Hayano. It is dated, but based on solid research.
At least 90% of the wannabees fail. They may make a marginal or even a good living for a year or even five years, but hardly any of them have a successful, lifelong career.
Las Vegas is NOT a good place to be a professional. The local competition is too tough.
Hardly any tournament professionals have any money.
Even the greats are forced to make a significant percentage of their income from other sources such as writing and working for online poker sites.
I have no idea how many professionals there are, but I am certain that far more people claim to be professionals than actually make a decent living at it.
Regards,
Al
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