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Should You Go Pro in Poker in 2020? A Veteran's Perspective
Fernando, known as JNandez87, has been a professional poker player since 2010. He started playing poker in 2005 and began earning money immediately. Fernando plays pot-limit Omaha but the ideas discussed are applicable to all poker disciplines.
Professional poker offers a high level of freedom compared to traditional jobs. Poker players can choose where to live, with some restrictions due to local legislation. They can also choose their working hours, but often end up working too much. In poker, earnings are directly influenced by the time and effort invested.
Professional poker players can earn $10,000 to $20,000 a month, but the upper limit is harder to reach. Poker allows players to understand their strengths and weaknesses better. However, poker is highly competitive and requires constant improvement. It can be financially unstable, with earnings varying greatly from month to month. Skills developed in poker are not easily transferable to other jobs.
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