Brazilian Poker Pro Faces Dilemma: University or Poker Career?

Every month, all players at bitB set goals for themselves. In November, a promising Brazilian player at bitB set the goal to decide whether to continue his university education or focus entirely on poker. The player sought advice on the bitB forum, and most advised him to stay in university.

bitB accepts less than 1% of applicants, making it very competitive. The author advises that those who are already winning with a good win rate and earning more than the average graduate salary should consider focusing on poker. The author mentions that during his university days, he was deeply involved in poker and spent 65% of his time on it.

The author discusses the argument that having a backup plan is useful if poker does not work out. The author argues that a gap in a resume due to playing poker for a few years is not a significant issue. The author believes that it is difficult to balance poker, university, and a social life simultaneously. The author suggests that family and friends will eventually understand and support the decision to focus on poker. The author mentions that university education will always be available later, and it is important to enjoy it. The author regrets not fully committing to his university studies and wishes to return to complete his education.