Ask A Gambler

All the pro gamblers I have talked to have said avoid slot machines like the plague. They say learn to play a table game like Blackjack and get good at it. But slots are never a good idea. Why?

I’ve made quite a bit of money last year playing cash game poker on the side and I’m thinking of quitting my day job and going full time. How does a professional poker player file taxes and their annual salary? How does the IRS verify the income reported is true? Must you report every cent [...]

I’ve been playing sit and gos on fulltilt for 6 months now and i’ve charted my winnings. I’ve placed in the money 18 out of 24 times. For professional poker players out there. How did you know when you were ready for the big times. Please note that money is not an issue for me. [...]

I was talking with a new co-worker and she told me that her boyfriend is a professional poker player. I’ve never heard that before. Everyone that I know who plays poker does it once a week or once a month for fun. I asked her if he plays every day and she said yes. He’s [...]

What do people generally link poker players with? I am doing a university study on gambling(specifically poker) so anyone’s replies are appreciated. It seems to me that many people aren’t very enthusiastic about the notion of people playing poker for a living. What do females and/or working males think about poker in general? Would you [...]