The Professional Gambler
I want to start out by explaining what this article is about or more precisely, what this article isn't about. The Professional Gambler isn't the flashy player that you see creating a lot of noise and calling attention to himself. He or she will not be the one who is making extravagant bets for high-rollers. The true professional is an eloquent, serious and calm player. The professional gambler knows that in order to remain ahead the competition, it is essential to treat gambling as a business; a profitable business.
Professional gamblers don't "go out for a day (or night) of playing." The professional would not assume that he/she would be playing all night. The pro will often decide within 30 minutes whether they will continue playing or cease. If a professional gambler decides to play, it's solely to win, not to entertain him or others. This is work. This is work. There is no way of determining the time it will take to either be successful enough (or lose enough), but the pro will know when either one of those limits has been exceeded and will possess the determination to know when it is and act accordingly.
There is a chance that you've played with an expert at times. You probably wouldn't remember that. The only thing that can really draw attention to professional players is the fact that the winner is then stopped. He or she is not content to play and keep moving because they're "out for a night" of betting. If professional gamblers are looking to be entertained they attend a show or a movie. Gambling isn't just an "activity", as most tourists see it. It is possible to bet all night long in Vegas or Atlantic City. This is what a avid gamblers do. They find it very easy to rationalize...something like this; "Well I played all night and it only cost me $200. It's not too bad for the night with no cost drinks." This is the attitude of tourists. You might hear of people who won thousands in Vegas. It happens. It is likely. But, you'll likely be hearing the story that says:
"I had a total of 3 or 4 hundred dollars, but I lost everything back." Professionals would never claim such a thing. If one is gambling to make a profit, then they will recognize that 3 or 4 hundred dollars is a very healthy profit and will be long gone.
Professional gamblers are guerrilla fighter. They're not here to race. Again, the professional is there to make a profit. It doesn't take long to win or lose, and definitely not every day. It is possible that they can get a winning streak and believe me when I say that the professional will notice it and follow through the entire duration. But most of the time the winning streak of a pro will last just long enough to earn the day's profit or lose the max for that day. When a professional wins big, there is no chance that the casino would ever get that winnings again. The casino cannot afford to lose the pro.
When it comes to systems The professional gambler is too smart to think that there's a system that can consistently beat the casinos regardless of the game you play. The most successful strategies and betting methods are used by professional gamblers to improve their chances of winning. There are a few decisions to be taken during the game. Most of the time, professional's decisions are taken before they even start playing. Pros will stick to their existing methods and betting strategies. You will not see a pro ever "chase his money." Pros will and can accept some losses. It's a fact of life. I prefer to compare the professional gambler with a salesperson that works strictly on commission. There will be days that you'll make no profit or lose money if you take into account travel costs... Instead, the professional gambler is able to see the totality of his play. It's not "how much did I win or lose today?" rather, "how much am I ahead of the rest of the month or year?"
I'd like to include a note here about professional poker players. They are in a class by themselves! In fact, some poker players do not consider themselves to be gamblers. These players contend that poker is a game that requires expertise and have a great deal of skill. Everything I've written above doesn't apply to the professional player. I will probably, in the next few months, write an article about them. They are indeed a fascinating breed!
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