Poker Player Earns $60 per Hour at $1/$2 Limit: Can You Live on This?

A Reddit user has shared their experience earning $60 per hour playing poker at the $1/$2 limit, sparking a debate among users about whether this income is sufficient to live on.

The user earned $85,000 playing poker at the $1/$2 limit over 11 months. They play at TCH Socials with a $300 cap and a rake of $14 per hour, sometimes less during promotions. The maximum buy-in at their games is $300, but players often go deep with 500bb or more. The user started with a $10,000 bankroll and their largest single-session win is around 7 buy-ins.

Some users argued that $6,000 a month is enough for a comfortable life in most places, except for cities like New York and Los Angeles. Others pointed out that even in expensive cities, one can live comfortably on the remaining amount after rent. The debate highlighted the challenges of living on poker earnings and the importance of bankroll management.