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Originally Posted by powrdragn Your decision is likely going to be beased on how much you need to live on. In some parts of the country you can make $100/day and never play anything more than 1/2 or 2/5 and live quite ocmfotably without having a huge bankroll. Being a pro doesn't mean you need to play high limits.

Very true, but the big issues most people don't consider (in the US) is the tax ramifications of being a Pro. Poker is not seen (yet) as a legitamte self-employment job. The court systems see it as a "Luxury" and tax it accordingly (believe it is around 40% tax rate). Soo if you do play, and make $100 a day, and do your taxes right, can you honestly live off of around 1800 a month? honestly, I can almost live off of that, I'd need alittle bit more.

and as for the high limits, I am not interested in playing the 2K/5K HuSnGs but I'd enjoy playing a high enough limit to where I am not having to spend HOURS in front of my computer everyday to just make end's meet! around the 100-200 range is my target and if I get a BR that takes me higher, so be it. but if I am to play professionally, I want a 200 min BI BR.