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If I wanted to become a ‘professional’ poker player, how would I start? Online tournaments? Local tournaments? Is there a place I can go to find more information? Or should I just take my 10k buy in to the main event and hope to make the final table (or at the very least, in the money). I guess I’m just trying to figure out if there is a place where I can gain more information about wanting to take poker seriously rather than just watching it on tv.

I am new to poker and want to know what are some relatively safe sites for a newbie? I know there’s lots of scams out there, so I want to play safe. What sites does everyone recommend?

What do people generally link poker players with?
I am doing a university study on gambling(specifically poker) so anyone’s replies are appreciated. It seems to me that many people aren’t very enthusiastic about the notion of people playing poker for a living.

What do females and/or working males think about poker in general? Would you be weary of dating or befriending someone who plays poker? is it seen as ‘sleazy’ or in a negative light by alot of people?
what do you friends think?
thanks a lot for your input.

I have looked all over the web and it’s all very confusing with different materials, metal inserts and weight.

Some say metal inserts are a sign of quality, others say it’s to artificially add weight.

So what’s what?

This is btw for home poker games, but loooking for the best of the best, so if you know please share your knowledge!

I have been playing for about 6 months and going to join a penny poker club where I suspect most people will be fish! Should I use aggressive play or tight play? I suspect tight play is better as they will call too often and catch out any bluffs. The trouble is I may become a grinder and it will take ages to win. Any other suggestions?