Getting Into the "Poker Industry" Without Becoming a Pro Player

[Jeremiah Smith]

Originally Posted by Lon VanPatten

Something a little more recent, Barry Carter, with PokerNews in the UK, has a blog post that's worthwhile reading:

Get Carter: Do You Really Want to Work in the Poker Industry?

Excellent read.

[Pupilschew]

Originally Posted by Rikadu

Very fascinating post, say someone is interested in this line of work. You say the easiest way is to intern at the WSOP.

How would someone actually go about getting an internship at one of these sites? and how far in advance would a person need to apply to become an intern?

Also you say the pay is lousy, which is obvious as most internships are lousy paid, but do the sites provide bonuses? For example help with accommodation costs, or free buffets/tokens to buffets?

Probably a dumb question, but is there a age restriction to working in this job? or does working for these sites allow people under the age of 21 in the poker area?

Thanks again for your insightful post!!!

I do not think it's so hard this life of a professional player, but I would like someone with more experience tell me what I have to do to get into this profession

[The 6th Wilbury]

Originally Posted by Pupilschew

I do not think it's so hard this life of a professional player, but I would like someone with more experience tell me what I have to do to get into this profession

Not sure if this is a legit post, but please read the entire thread -- most of those who contributed to it over the years are EXACTLY those with "more experience" in the business.

Edit:

Now that I'm here, I couldn't help but look back through this relatively neglected thread. This one stood out among the eventual success stories:

Originally Posted by Spartan

My name has been put into a hat so to speak, but we'll see. I'll probably be there for part of it even if I don't get a job though.