The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living
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The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living
Summary
Thinking about playing poker professionally? Let’s explore what it takes to make it in this challenging world.The Journey Begins
Arriving in Las Vegas after a long flight from the East Coast is just the beginning of a grueling journey. The constant travel can be exhausting, and you might even lose track of time and place. First up is buying into a tournament, typically costing $10,000. With major events happening almost every week, this hobby doesn't come cheap. If you're not playing additional satellite or cash games, you'd better rest up for the long days ahead if you make it far in the tournament.The Grind of the Tournament
Tournaments typically start around noon, debunking the myth of playing all night and sleeping all day. After a morning routine of getting up at 9 AM, showering, eating, and maybe taking a walk, it's off to the tables. Today’s event is the $5,000 No Limit Hold'em at the World Series of Poker. The competition is intense, with 466 entries, including some of the world's best players.The first day stretches nearly 16 hours, and by the end, half the players are out of the running. It's around 4 AM when day one wraps up, and luckily, I've made it through. Day two is just hours away.
Battling Fatigue and Competition
Despite another restless night and lingering jet lag, it’s back to the tables. The goal today is to reach the final table, a daunting task. After facing numerous challenges, I finally make it. Now, with nine others, I'm set to play another day for a coveted bracelet.The final table kicks off at 3 PM, but first, I have an interview with ESPN at noon. Running on little sleep, I complete the interview without a hitch. Now, it's time to face some of poker's greats: Gavin Smith, John Bonnetti, Todd Brunson, John Hennigan, and TJ Cloutier.
The Final Showdown
As the final table progresses, it feels almost surreal, sharing space with legends. Before I know it, I'm heads-up against TJ Cloutier, a true titan of the game, with a mountain of prize money on the table. I hold the chip lead briefly, and the game swings back and forth.The defining moment arrives: all-in pre-flop, my A-K against TJ’s A-5. The flop of 4-6-8 is unsettling, followed by a J on the turn. Then, with a gut-wrenching twist, the 7 of diamonds lands on the river, handing TJ a straight. My dream slips away, at least for now. However, securing $352,620 for second place isn’t bad for 43 hours of work. Yet, considering the $500,000 yearly cost to stay on tour full-time, I'm still $150,000 short of breaking even. Time to move on to the next opportunity.
Conclusion
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