{"id":381867,"date":"2025-02-17T11:51:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T11:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?post_type=how-to&p=381867"},"modified":"2025-02-17T18:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T18:02:12","slug":"how-to-become-a-professional-poker-player","status":"publish","type":"how-to","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/how-to\/how-to-become-a-professional-poker-player","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Professional Poker Player"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re reading this, it\u2019s because there\u2019s somebody inside of you that wants to learn how to become a professional poker player.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, you\u2019ve come to the right place as Techopedia\u2019s resident poker pro, fresh off winning his first WSOP Circuit ring, is here to give you all the best tips in order to boost your chances.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not going to lie to you: it\u2019s not going to be easy.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot of investment involved, both in time and money. You\u2019ll have to go through a complete lifestyle change and dedicate yourself to the game.<\/p>\n

But, if you have the passion and you\u2019re willing to put in the work, you can become one of the rare players on this earth that can play cards for a living and call themselves a professional poker player.<\/p>\n

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    \n My Story<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n How to Become a Professional Poker Player<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n Pros & Cons of Being a Professional Poker Player<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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