Life as a Pro: Some Harsh Truths!

Rolex-Watch · March 18, 2015, 02:13:08 AM

Quote from: Natural 9 on March 17, 2015, 10:22:09 AM
Hi Mike.

Thanks for sharing this post.

Life as a Pro Gambler is possible if you have: 1) the gambling funds, 2) the mental & physical toughness, and 3) a solid system of play.

Yes I have all three.

Quote from: Natural 9 on March 17, 2015, 10:22:09 AMA bankroll of at least 1,000 units could give you a very good advantage over your chosen casino table game.

I have a bankroll of 1000 units but would never risk a 1000 units

Quote from: Natural 9 on March 17, 2015, 10:22:09 AM
Unknown to many, gambling is a very stressful activity both mentally & physically. Have you tried playing 6-8 hours of your favorite casino table game, 5 to 6-times a week, for 1 whole month under a smoking environment?

A solid system of play prolongs your bankroll under the worst possible table conditions. So, when the favorable conditions come, you can easily recover & profit at the same time.

If you satisfy these three requirements, then, you can commend yourself for being the very few who gambles for a living.
Natural 9

Yes I know all about it. I gamble for a living, yes it can be extremely stressful, yes you have to be very determined, hard nosed and not lose your cool. Yes I play on average 6 days per week and play for as long as it takes to get the job done, I don't have to put up with the smoking though...

The Crow · March 19, 2015, 04:58:30 AM

There is a distinct difference between the armature and the professional.
"Armatures practice until the get it right. Professionals practice until it cannot go wrong."

Life as a pro,

The Crow

soxfan · March 19, 2015, 05:17:59 AM

Wow, so the john-o/mr.tilt has mental toughness?

I'm laughin so hard I got Guinness comin all out of mouth all over my damned keyboard, hey hey!

Rolex-Watch · March 19, 2015, 01:23:18 PM

Quote from: soxfan on March 19, 2015, 05:17:59 AM
Wow, so the john-o/mr.tilt has mental toughness? I'm laughin so hard I got Guinness comin all out of mouth all over my damned keyboard, hey hey!

Pathetic adolf Fergus, you must be one fat SOB with all that Guinness and those Cashews you consume,

hey hey hey hey hey hey

Drazen · March 19, 2015, 04:08:56 PM

Quote from: The Crow on March 19, 2015, 04:58:30 AM
There is a distinct difference between the armature and the professional.
"Armatures practice until the get it right. Professionals practice until it cannot go wrong."

Life as a pro,

The Crow

Very well said, sir.

Best

Drazen

Whiskeypete · March 20, 2015, 01:54:37 AM

Crow-do you play full time as a professional?

The Crow · March 20, 2015, 06:12:53 AM

Hello Whiskeypete,

Yes, if call once a month (three days) professional. I only take what I need, whether it's 4,000.00 or 10,000.00, or more, depends. What is your definition of a roulette professional?

The Crow

Whiskeypete · March 20, 2015, 07:01:22 AM

I would say someone who can enter a casino on a regular basis and win more than they lose over and over again like yourself

The Crow · March 20, 2015, 06:42:20 PM

Hi Whiskeypete,

Very clear definition, well said.

It is not easy as it sounds. I practice everyday. One has to be mentally, physically, and emotionally fit become a professional roulette player. Why? Mentally one needs to withstand the trappings of Vegas, alcohol, distractions (beautiful women, constant music, bright lights, mostly noise in general). The other aspect of a hit and run style is you have to be physically fit because one will be walking and moving a lot. Exercise and great eating habits is a must. Emotionally fit comes to play when one comes face to face with a loss. The tendency is to stay and try to recover the loss. One has to be emotionally strong to maintain that urge.

Other things that one needs to be aware of is who is watching you, (paranoid), are you being followed. I say this because I have been rolled twice in my life time, at gun point. Perhaps the most important thing to keep in mind is the psychological warfare of the casino verses the advantage player. It is very difficult to maintain a balance with the casino, especially if you are winning every time. Now, one has to figure out a strategy not to be band.

It has been my experience that anyone who is an expert in roulette is also an expert in other forms of gambling or sports, like poker, billiards, chess, darts, golf, ping pong, to name a few.

It's not easy. "It's a hard way to make easy money."

The Crow

RouletteKEY · March 20, 2015, 09:18:14 PM

Quote from: The Crow on March 20, 2015, 06:42:20 PM

It has been my experience that anyone who is an expert in roulette is also an expert in other forms of gambling or sports, like poker, billiards, chess, darts, golf, ping pong, to name a few.

It's not easy. "It's a hard way to make easy money."

The Crow

Yeah only takes 10-15 years of real dedication and focused effort to be an overnight success 25 years to really be "around the block"

Rolex-Watch · March 21, 2015, 02:22:21 AM

Quote from: The Crow on March 20, 2015, 06:42:20 PM
I have been rolled twice in my life time, at gun point.

Hi The Crow, I'm interested in this, did you get rolled after a gambling session? Were you clocked in the casino before hand? If so how far away were you from the casino?? Don't say the lobby only j/k...

The Crow · March 21, 2015, 06:11:46 AM

Hi Rolex-Watch,

The first time happen when I drove into the parking lot. A van rolled up behind my car to block me and a guy came out from the passenger side, wearing a hoodie and shades, brandishing a gun. The time was shorty after midnight. This all happened in a few seconds. I always have two banks, one with a two hundred dollars in twenties, the other 5,000.00. He demanded money and I gave him the decoy wallet, that was that. They drove away. I reported it to the casino. Big mistake. They checked the cameras and I was in a blind spot. What they said to me was that I did not behave like I was robbed because I was not emotional. A normal person would be yelling and stating frantically "I was robbed." I said to them, I was robbed and I don't want this to happen again to someone else. By the way, I am a poker player who has control over my emotions." They did not believe me and began to accuse me of making this story up because I needed an excuse, for my wife, that I lost my money by being robbed instead of losing it at the casino. What? I was coming to the casino, not leaving. I was detained for hours. They used the good cop bad cop strategy on me. I said to them to either file the complaint, arrest me, or let me go about my business. So, they let me go with a warning, if they find out that I lied, they will press charges.

They second time it happened, I had "sold" a pair of Paquiao vs Bradley II tickets at the MGM. I was walking back to the strip and was robbed at gun point, part of the side street was dark. I did not have a wallet or bank, just the 2,000.00 I made from the tickets. Needless to say, I did not report the incident.

Being a lone wolf has it's disadvantages. I currently have a gaming partner, and we are always on alert.

The Crow

greenguy · March 21, 2015, 08:14:40 AM

Quote from: The Crow on March 21, 2015, 06:11:46 AM
I currently have a gaming partner, and we are always on alert.

The Crow

You should call yourselves Heckle and Jeckle. [smiley]aes/beer.png[/smiley]

Rolex-Watch · March 21, 2015, 12:25:01 PM

Thanks for posting that Crow and I'm sorry to hear it. I was just curious if you were sized up inside a casino, which wasn't the case...

Natural 9 · March 22, 2015, 04:19:04 AM

Quote from: The Crow on March 21, 2015, 06:11:46 AM
Hi Rolex-Watch,

The first time happen when I drove into the parking lot. A van rolled up behind my car to block me and a guy came out from the passenger side, wearing a hoodie and shades, brandishing a gun. The time was shorty after midnight. This all happened in a few seconds. I always have two banks, one with a two hundred dollars in twenties, the other 5,000.00. He demanded money and I gave him the decoy wallet, that was that. They drove away. I reported it to the casino. Big mistake. They checked the cameras and I was in a blind spot. What they said to me was that I did not behave like I was robbed because I was not emotional. A normal person would be yelling and stating frantically "I was robbed." I said to them, I was robbed and I don't want this to happen again to someone else. By the way, I am a poker player who has control over my emotions." They did not believe me and began to accuse me of making this story up because I needed an excuse, for my wife, that I lost my money by being robbed instead of losing it at the casino. What? I was coming to the casino, not leaving. I was detained for hours. They used the good cop bad cop strategy on me. I said to them to either file the complaint, arrest me, or let me go about my business. So, they let me go with a warning, if they find out that I lied, they will press charges.

They second time it happened, I had "sold" a pair of Paquiao vs Bradley II tickets at the MGM. I was walking back to the strip and was robbed at gun point, part of the side street was dark. I did not have a wallet or bank, just the 2,000.00 I made from the tickets. Needless to say, I did not report the incident.

Being a lone wolf has it's disadvantages. I currently have a gaming partner, and we are always on alert.

The Crow

Hi The Crow.

Well, maybe next time, avail the VALET SERVICE of casinos.

I doubt that the valet fee will hurt you because you said 4K to 10K is a walk in the park for you playing roulette.

I liked your concept of a "decoy wallet." I'll tell this to my kids just in case they will get mug.

Natural 9