Can someone make a long-term career at online poker?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You have to play incredibly tight in order to make a living playing online poker.

Online, there is no read, you either have it, or you don't. End of story.

Well said, and very true. I think people put WAY too much stock in getting reads online. B&M Poker and Online Poker are two different animals. It's obvious that live games require more attention where online you can play 4-5 games at a clip and just play your best cards.

1. Play tight, always. Don't try and get cute.
2. Poker is cyclical. If you aren't prepared to lose as much as you win or have won, get out of the way. Go play checkers.