I go on poker trips quite often, for 5-6 days at a time... and if I was to estimate I averaged a profit of roughly $1000 per trip from poker
I have only had 2 losing trips (stop loss of $500-600) in the last 10+ trips. (Before that a general winner too)
My trips consist of roughly 8-12 hour poker days, free food (player points), minimum 2 complimentary rooms a week (suites sometimes) and many other casino perks
I play an occasional game of 2/5 as well but not nearly enough to have any idea of play. (slightly ahead in ~20 hours)

I am thinking about moving down in my 30' Airstream trailer full time.... RV's and Trailers stay free for any duration
The overhead is VERY VERY low given that all my food will be free (earned from player points) as well as NO RENT

My Bankroll is effectively $2000-3000 (Given that If I lose 2-3k straight I will obviously rethink the poker dream)

Given the very low cost of living, and the soft games, I really feel like I can take it serious and grind into a solid bankroll playing 1/2, then 2/5 and up.

I feel like keeping good health and a good schedule will be just as important as playing good poker.
So a couple questions:

• Would you say it is possible to make a living playing 1/2 at a fishy casino? (Given subject is a consistent winning live player)

• What kind of profit could be expected hourly in the long run?

I have heard in a couple podcasts that a 5c/10c game online is equivalent to a live $1/$2 game.. Any thoughts?

Please chime in with opinions on the idea.... Thanks!

Here the Airstream!

SO you have 10-15BI's and want to go pro, good luck man.

Wait until you build a roll that can comfortably play 2/5 NL.....You will not avg 1k a day playing 1/2NL...obv some nights are better than others....2k-3k is just asking for trouble....no matter what you play or what decisions you make you need to make sure your bankroll is healthy and you have a clear head to play. This means no crazy commitments and no debt...These things will surely take you off your A game.

Also while 2/5NL is easily beatable for a good competent player that doesn't mean you should try to play under rolled. If you want to play casually for the time being and build up a roll you can always take shots when ready (2-3 buyins) at 2/5NL and drop back down if it doesn't work out.

Are you planning on doing this at Foxwoods?

yeah 15 bis are a bit small, on an other note i think its almost impossible to go on 15 BI downer at 1/2 if the play is nearly as soft as here in europe...

yeah, it's def. possible to be a 'poker bum' and live off of 1/2. you can realistically probably expect to make $15-$20 an hour if you are reasonably good. seems rather tedious and undesirable to me. you will need a much larger bankroll too

My buddy tried this after buying a pop up camper on ebay. Hes back home now. Broke.

I do something similar now and pay bills playing 2-5 and 1/2. I take an occasional week long trip to biloxi. I would suggest getting a part time job just to kind of offset small bills such as a date with hot chick or cell phone bill.

Go for it your young and not dead if you do fail you can always get a job

here is a thread of another guy taking a shot

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/10...e-shot-942335/

 

Originally Posted by Channing83

Ok guys, I just read some comments... I said my poker bankroll is 'effectively' 2-3k. I have much more than that, however if I am down 2/3k after the first month I will reconsider my plan.
Personally with weak 1/2 players I feel like I'd have to an idiot to lose 2-3k straight. If I did I would take the rest of my life-roll and get a rental and a real job.

The food selection is great, dozens off options ranging from fast food to gourmet ... eating healthy should be fun and diverser

I plan on starting at foxwoods yes. (Very nice large parking lot specifically for campers)

I mean Im sure the biggest 1/2 winner would lose 2k-3k at some point considering your only playing like 100 bb effective.....how old are you btw? if your in your early 20s or straight out of college, then yeh Id go for it, but if your nearing 30 or older, prob time to get things moving with a career.....Furthermore playing in a casino 40+ hours a week is awful and I think longterm with the food selection and your overall living situation life is going to awful. At the very least try to workout a couple times a week to keep yourself sane and healthy.

Basic rules of grinding for a living .... 1. low over head ... 2. Low over head 3. 50 to 75 buy ins 4. separate from BR 1 year of bills $ in savings - i know it sounds like a lot but you can run bad for a long time and knowing that your covered really will take the stress off and prevent you from playing under stress - this may take you a year longer to get to but gives you a real chance at being a poker grinder. Also if its live vs online you need to be able to scout games so tip the pit bosses well get there cells make friends ect - be willing for a night to drop to a smaller or step up a level to a bigger game if its ripe with soft players.

X

Yes working out will be a prime objective. I am 27 years old. I am self-employed and in my line of work I can make 60-100k a year without much trouble. I work for myself..... but want to take a shot at poker.

Would it make people feel better if I said I had a 5k? Well I do. I have more than 5k... however if I look at my roll after a month and I'm down 3k, I will reconsider. 2-3k EFFECTIVE

No, I don't sell drugs.

Id rather not say what I do for a living FWIW

 

Originally Posted by Channing83

No, I don't sell drugs.

Id rather not say what I do for a living FWIW

Owns Airstream and would rather not say what he does. Just don't move to Vegas then, don't think you'll appreciate Harry Reid's latest legislation effort.

Other than that GL

 

Originally Posted by Nickv50

considering i did it for 2 years in calgary yeah its def possible. I lived off a 5kish roll at 1/2 games where the buyin was 300max. My roll would have climbed drasticly too however i was terrible at brm back then and spent money like crazy. So with a 15 bi roll it remained steady and i was living comfortably playin in my opinion the softest most ludacris 1/2 games in canada.
However, when things turn and u go on a sick bad run, u go broke and have no money for rent, which i did, and its not fun. Take the guys advice and learn from my mistakes, have at least 40-50 buyins for ur game before u even consider the option.

Replace calgary with michigan and i have basically the same story...

Step one hit badbeat jackpot
Step two- profit