Becoming a poker pro: a not-so-easy path

Inevitably, the ultimate dream of all poker lovers is to be able, one day, to earn their daily bread with their passion. Nevertheless, if there are many players who claim this title, few really manage to make a living from this game. So, many of you have asked us to tell you tips and tricks to succeed in going pro. Even if our knowledge of poker is relatively vast, unfortunately we do not have the secret recipe for embracing a professional poker career. Nevertheless, our tips will undoubtedly help you to stand out from the rest players to have as many chances as possible to win money thanks to your love of the game.

How to achieve this?

First, it is important to clarify that no one manages to become a professional poker player without great preparation. Indeed, it will help you to gain the upper hand against the countless other players who also dream of going pro! So, here are 3 points to focus on to achieve becoming an emeritus player :

• Make the right choices : it is, first of all, essential to make the right and judicious choices when it comes to poker. Thus, we strongly advise you to make a choice of the form that you want to practice between cash game, big tournament or SNG. So, focus on only one way to play at a time in order to improve your level! Keep this in mind: it is better to perfectly master one and the same form of poker, than to know approximately a lot of them.
• Have a thirst for knowledge : to stand out from your competitors, it is very important that you never rely on your already acquired knowledge. Indeed, we can learn things about poker every day as the universe that surrounds this game of money is vast. So, enjoy it! Read books, learn by watching videos on the net, participate in player forums. In short, live poker! Believe us, it will make the difference.
• Know the rules on your fingertips : "necessarily", you will tell me! Nevertheless, it is proven that most players master only the simplistic rules of poker, and not only Sunday players. Knowing the rules of the game perfectly will allow you to reveal the mistakes of your opponent, the dealer and yourself.

The winners' recipe

Firstly, having a perfect management of your bankroll is one of the key points to become a pro player. Moreover, the latter agree that this is the most important factor. They also advise you to work on your mind well, as well as your bluffing abilities if you want to stay in the long run. Finally, they emphasize that developing an aggressive game will help you gain respect from your opponents. If you don't show your strength and determination, you will very quickly get crushed by others.