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| In Ontario, one needs to be 19 years old in order to play the game within the confines of a Casino. This minimum age rises to 21 in the United States. While there is no formal training needed for this occupation, it is advisable to have a university degree to fall back on if things do not work out within this field. Some professionals in this area have University degrees in a variety of business or mathematical areas. While others have either dropped out or have not even attended University after the prosperous circumstances that ensued when they tried their hand at poker <ref>Holloway, C (2014, January 14). Pokernews.com: Authors Discuss the Education of a Modern Poker Player in New Book. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.pokernews.com/news/2014/01/authors-discuss-the-education-of-a-modern-poker-player-in-ne-17237.htm</ref>. It may be necessary for a player to move to different locations in order further their possible earnings from the game. In general, the larger the population or tourism, the better the prospects for success. | In Ontario, one needs to be 19 years old in order to play the game within the confines of a Casino. This minimum age rises to 21 in the United States. While there is no formal training needed for this occupation, it is advisable to have a university degree to fall back on if things do not work out within this field. Some professionals in this area have University degrees in a variety of business or mathematical areas. While others have either dropped out or have not even attended University after the prosperous circumstances that ensued when they tried their hand at poker <ref>Holloway, C (2014, January 14). Pokernews.com: Authors Discuss the Education of a Modern Poker Player in New Book. Retrieved March 23, 2015, from http://www.pokernews.com/news/2014/01/authors-discuss-the-education-of-a-modern-poker-player-in-ne-17237.htm</ref>. It may be necessary for a player to move to different locations in order further their possible earnings from the game. In general, the larger the population or tourism, the better the prospects for success. | ||
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Job title
Professional Poker Player
General overview
Have you ever wanted to enter a field where the playing field is level for all newcomers? Where those who have the most ambition and desire for their job can rise through the ranks without having the restrictions that most professionals endure? If so, then a career as a professional poker player or gambler may interest you. It is one of the few professions that you can say you get out what you put in. Being a poker player is an occupation where you are constantly challenged by your daily tasks. It is an occupation that requires an incredible amount of dedication for one to refine their skills and better themselves in the process. For the purpose of this job listing we will consider poker within a brick and mortar casino.
Job duties and responsibilities
Poker players can initially learn the job on the side during their own time. This is beneficial as exposure to the game and first-hand experience of the different circumstances one can find themselves in is the only truly accurate description of what this occupation requires. It is a job that requires patience, analytical thinking, logical decision making, risk taking and the ability to keep calm in all types of situations. It is a profession that one actively learns and betters themselves every hand that they play.
Whether with a few friends or the many online websites available, one can learn the many ways how to play the game of poker. In a simplistic description, Texas Hold’em is a game played with a deck of 52 cards with the opportunity to make bets during the various turns a player receives over the course of a hand. Each player is dealt two cards and attempts to create the best hand using a combination of their own, plus five community cards. Bets can be made by players before the flop (the first three community cards), after the flop, after the turn (one additional community card), and after the river (the last community card). The culmination of these actions make up one hand of poker.
The most important thing before ever sitting down at a table is bankroll management. A poker player must be able to manage his bankroll effectively, meaning he can only play at the stakes where he can afford to lose. Poker is a game with an extreme amount of variability. Winning players can sometimes experience weekly, monthly or even yearly losing streaks. Therefore it is crucial to play the game within ones means to be able to continue on and play the next day.
Next comes table selection. The old quote of “When you can’t find the mark in a room, then you’re it” can not be more true. When selecting a table to play at, one should choose a table that is somehow advantageous. For example, a table with players who are obviously intoxicated or extremely amateur is a good place to start.
Finally comes the game itself. While practice does not make perfect in the poker world, it sure helps you become a better player. There is an incredible amount of trial and error in honing your skills, and someone who is able to adjust to these conditions will be better suited for success. On top of real exposure, there are many resources available online that can assist any player in bettering their game.
What is often portrayed in the movies as a game where good looking risk-takers come and win all the money could not be further than the truth.
Typical workday
The Niagara Region is a hotbed of poker action, where some of the most profitable players thrive off of late night sessions at the two casinos located within the city. Within the summer tourist months, a player can go to the casino and sit with amateur players nearly every night. However, during the winter months the weekend nights are the times when the poker tables are full with action. Of course, the Niagara Region is not the only place where one can become a poker player. Being a professional poker player is possible in any large metropolitan area that has a casino to service it’s inhabitants.
During a typical weekend night a player can expect to be at the poker table from 8 pm til 3 am to engage in prime time hours. These are the hours where the amateur players are the highest in number, and the highest in intoxication, both things that are great for your bottom line. As this occupation pays on a variable-ratio schedule, playing during these times is the smartest thing to do to increase your hourly wage. While it is possible to go to work at any time of the day that there is a table running, it is advisable to stay away during times of low tourist activity as you will mostly be competing against other professionals or regulars who are trying to do the same thing as you are.
Educational requirements and other qualifications
In Ontario, one needs to be 19 years old in order to play the game within the confines of a Casino. This minimum age rises to 21 in the United States. While there is no formal training needed for this occupation, it is advisable to have a university degree to fall back on if things do not work out within this field. Some professionals in this area have University degrees in a variety of business or mathematical areas. While others have either dropped out or have not even attended University after the prosperous circumstances that ensued when they tried their hand at poker [1]. It may be necessary for a player to move to different locations in order further their possible earnings from the game. In general, the larger the population or tourism, the better the prospects for success.
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