King Yao's thoughts on Poker/Trading skill overlap

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Having read what you said, I've always considered disclosing my gambling career to employers but it definetly seems very risky, depending on their disposition.... I've been successful at poker for the past 3 years, started when I was 17. Pays for tuition.

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Saying "I paid my own way thru college by playing poker", would generally be a plus to many employers. Like any experience you have, its all the way that you spin it. Being able to talk about risk management and evaluating alternatives based on EV are all pluses.