I'd like to clarify that this topic is distinguished from businesses or entrepreneurs involved in gambling as businesses, such as casino companies, etc., but with a focus on gamblers. I know there are many people who regard themselves as professionals at playing gambling games, but do you ever think that one can make gambling a full-time job and career because of his or her deep knowledge of the games? Can someone bet with little or no loss because it is one of the most unpredictable games to play?
Gambling to my understanding, is a trial-and-error game with uncertain outcomes, unpredictability, and luck. Therefore, professional gamblers must exhibit a deeper than usual understanding of the games, the statistical probabilities, and a high level of risk management skills.
However, it is critical to realize the risks involved, which include unstable financial circumstances and potential addiction problems. So, pursuing a gambling career should be approached with serious caution, and gamblers ought to be well-informed about the accompanying problems. Furthermore, I believe that having various sources of income and taking calculated risks will be highly beneficial.
But, in a broader sense, can you make gambling a career path, abandoning all other sources of income to focus entirely on it?
If so, why?
If not, please advise!
Poker players and sportsbetting are about the only 2 ways I would consider gambling a feasible option for making a living from and even those 2 aren't easy at all to make constant earnings from.
With sportsbetting you can get information on the sporting event you are looking to bet on. Injury reports, weather, record vs each other, record on the year, good home team, good road team, or whatever. Even knowing all this and making an educated bet does not guarantee a win on the bet, anything can happen still.
Poker is a game where a person can win upwards of 5-15 million in 1 tourney if they have skill and luck. Buyin to the world series main event every June in Las Vegas is $10000 and top prize goes up each year as more and more enter the tourney each year. You have to put a lot into learning the game of poker. Learning to read opponents, using math to figure out your odds of winning a hand, odds of whether a bet is worth calling, or a number of things.
IMO, you're better off getting a normal job and gambling here n there.