Re: Is poker an ethical way to make a living?
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What I find infinitely more interesting is what seems like a nearly universal attraction for males wanting to become professional poker players. (Insert Freud here.)
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Toots,
That is an interesting statement. Not competely accurate, based on the "guys" I play poker with, but not completely wrong. I just recently finished Feeney's "Inside the Poker Mind" and thought that "The Illusory Winner" was something to ponder on.
Most of my friends, some of which are very good players, do NOT want to become pros. I, on the other hand, think I probably will...after some more "education".
I don't care for Limit or ring games in general. I live for tournaments. I do well. I've spent the last year or so playing a ton of online events. I've done well enough that I have been playing with OPM (other people's money)for almost a year. Decided to try "live and in color", so last month, I played in 3 casino tourneys, including a WSOP satellite at Harrah's. 7th in my first, modest profit, 3rd in another and the WSOP deal. Three final tables in 3 trys is good, but I haven't quit my day job. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
So, even though I want to "turn pro", I'm not completely deluded into thinking I'm all that.
Semi off-topic...Feeney states that tournament poker isn't "real poker". I disagree. I'm playing real cards with real people and earning real money at a tourney. Playing daily in a casino would seem like a job. And I like to travel, so there's that as well.
OK...super long post...sorry, but I don't think the generalization applies and that's what I am saying.
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