Professional Poker is no longer a pipe dream and ridiculous aspiration but instead an absolute reality for millions of poker players throughout the world thanks to the online poker revolution that has taken the world by storm.
With so many players now playing poker for a living it is important to take into account what it takes for success and to make it as a pro.
First, while there is a much more aggressive style of play in today’s online poker there is no changing the facts in regards to the odds and math that go into each hand. A bad hand is still a bad hand with bad percentages and all the aggressive play in the world is not going to change that. Conversely a great hand is still a great hand and when the odds and percentages are in your favor you must take full advantage of that but at the same time not go overboard and be reckless.
Success at professional poker requires patience and a judicious attitude in which due diligence is paid to each and every situation. Respecting the odds is the first of many steps required for success at professional poker.
Another key to success is to not get intimidated by the aggressive play of today’s online poker. Many players are fueled by the faster pace of online poker and become more aggressive in their playing style as a result. A player that is patient and remains strong can often succeed at allowing the more aggressive players to play themselves out of the game!
