Poker Player Shares $333K Loss Journey: 'I’m a Losing Amateur'

ObligatoryRetard, a Reddit user, shared a post titled “I’m a losing amateur, lost $333k. Ask me anything” on Reddit. The user has played 2,500 hours at the poker tables, with a loss rate of $133 per hour. ObligatoryRetard has played 63,498 hands and has only been profitable at the NL $1/$2 limit, winning $12,684 over 492 hours.

The user has suffered significant losses on higher limits, including $54k on NL $1/$3, $32k on $2/$3, $59k on $2/$5, and $81k on $5/$10. ObligatoryRetard mentioned that he lost $56k playing baccarat at a rate of $1.5k per hour.

ObligatoryRetard operates a small business, which provides the funds for his poker activities. The user has been playing poker for about five years and has had periods of success, particularly at the NL $1/$2 limit. ObligatoryRetard mentioned that he enjoys the psychological challenge of poker and finds it entertaining despite the losses. The user has been keeping detailed statistics of his poker games since he started playing. ObligatoryRetard has considered seeking help from poker trainers to improve his game but acknowledges his lack of discipline as a major obstacle.