pep12343
Rock Star
Bronze Level
First of all, I will start by saying that I think that the advancement of casino games has influenced poker rooms, since those who seek to earn money easily and relatively quickly are attracted to poker and start playing knowing only its basic rules and not its complex strategies.
That's why good players are sometimes complicated by players who can afford a triple all in with a pair of 3 preflops, and the variance of poker makes them win the hand.
This reason makes it more difficult, but in answer to your question, poker is still profitable and it is possible to make a living from it.
Final tip: I recommend to those who want to dedicate themselves to poker that this is not their only option, it is not advisable to give up everything and jump straight into poker. It's a game where we need a cool mind for every move and if we get upset thinking that we NEED the money to pay the bills at the end of the month, it will lead us to make bad decisions.
In my experience, whenever I had no obligations or debts, I played better than when I had them.
That's why good players are sometimes complicated by players who can afford a triple all in with a pair of 3 preflops, and the variance of poker makes them win the hand.
This reason makes it more difficult, but in answer to your question, poker is still profitable and it is possible to make a living from it.
Final tip: I recommend to those who want to dedicate themselves to poker that this is not their only option, it is not advisable to give up everything and jump straight into poker. It's a game where we need a cool mind for every move and if we get upset thinking that we NEED the money to pay the bills at the end of the month, it will lead us to make bad decisions.
In my experience, whenever I had no obligations or debts, I played better than when I had them.
pavel1111111
Legend
Platinum Level
it all about your ability to just fold when you are in a strange place and to stay out from very big pots 
, in my points of view if you can do this you can make ,,easy,, money online , but let me tell you from my experience ....is very very very hard !!! ))
, in my points of view if you can do this you can make ,,easy,, money online , but let me tell you from my experience ....is very very very hard !!! ))
scobido
Visionary
Platinum Level
You have to be very balanced to be able to live from online poker, to have a bankroll that is quite consistent, and to never think that you will win everything. Like everything in this world and in the game of poker there must be a balance, and then substantial earnings will surely come to make your life better.
billibooo
RawWWRrrrRrR
Loyaler
This is a hobby for me but I would think as a job, it would break a lot of humans. You would need endless patience,resouraces and time to succeed. I know there are some that can here and I am humbled in their presence. I know that I could not do it.
thejuice1
Visionary
Platinum Level
definitely. wouldnt say any of it is an easy living though lol. if i were to have a choice to play poker for a living between online (cant where i live) and live poker, id choose live poker every time. too hard these days to earn a real living playing online. too many variables vs playing live.
ztibor72
Visionary
Platinum Level
To be a winner, you don't need much effort if you have a little skill.
But to make a living from it and live well, you need to learn a lot, you need to follow the trends, it's okay if you have a coach and a mental trainer.
But to make a living from it and live well, you need to learn a lot, you need to follow the trends, it's okay if you have a coach and a mental trainer.
dimon4ik89
Visionary
Platinum Level
I didn't live through that golden age you wrote about, so I'll have to take your word for it). I started playing on pokerstars in 2009, when it was already hard to win anything in online poker. Of course, people are getting smarter every year, many have turned online poker into their main source of income, they play like robots for days on end and constantly hone their skills to the smallest detail. That's why it's getting harder to win money every year. But harder doesn't mean it's unrealistic, I'm sure that even today you can be a winning player and make good money playing online poker, we're talking about those people who have dedicated many years of their lives to this business and who understand this game, and not just play it. Here, in principle, as in any other field of activity, people are constantly progressing, so I think that it will only get harder every year, and unfortunately, that golden age you're talking about is unlikely to return). Good luck at the tables.
bapfel
Legend
Loyaler
As I can work in a good job, poker is no option to finance my life.
For I´ve been playing now 3-5 years I recognised that it is hard to win on lower and higher stacks.
I cannot beat Cash Games I guess, I am not sure why, perhaps I am playing too tight so probably the rake kills me.
Tournaments I am not sure, when I have some tickets with bigger buyins, I cash from time to time, but I still found no way to start a serious try with Buyin-Tournaments, although I win about 100 EUR a month with CC`s and other freerolls/promotions.
My loving family and less loving job are a big time factor for me, so I would need more free time to train poker more seriously, but I am highly motivated in every League game - every week
For I´ve been playing now 3-5 years I recognised that it is hard to win on lower and higher stacks.
I cannot beat Cash Games I guess, I am not sure why, perhaps I am playing too tight so probably the rake kills me.
Tournaments I am not sure, when I have some tickets with bigger buyins, I cash from time to time, but I still found no way to start a serious try with Buyin-Tournaments, although I win about 100 EUR a month with CC`s and other freerolls/promotions.
My loving family and less loving job are a big time factor for me, so I would need more free time to train poker more seriously, but I am highly motivated in every League game - every week
Tadi
Visionary
Platinum Level
Playing poker online and being profitable is extremely difficult, and it is almost impossible to make a living from poker alone.As a somewhat "older player" (I will not share my exact age, even if my gray hair does!
Now as we near the end of 2024, I find myself wondering if there is still a way to beat this game. What do you think? Can online poker still be beatable and profitable?
sibkaz
Visionary
Platinum Level
Poker has changed... the only question is whether you were able to adapt to the changes too? ) Big money... the probability is extremely low, but $100 to $300 per month... you can, most importantly, play carefully, don't drink or play for cash at the beginning of the week)
istbno
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Yes, online poker is a hard way to make an easy living. While it might seem straightforward—playing a game to earn money—the reality is much more challenging. To be consistently profitable, players must invest countless hours studying strategies, analyzing hands, and improving their skills. Variance can lead to long losing streaks, even for the best players, testing emotional resilience and bankroll management. The competition is fierce, as many players dedicate their lives to mastering the game. For those who succeed, the rewards can feel easy, but the road to get there is anything but simple.
freddydr87
League Champion
Platinum Level
Yes its still beatable,although it is guetting harder and harder to beat leavels in poker,when i start u can easylly climb to nl50,this was the level in wish peale start guetting good at poker and start really studiying it and giving it a shoot,now days u can find thouse caind off players in nl10, so its harder to get to nl100 iff u have to beat very good playrs allready from nl10 and above,in the past u bet nl50 and you seatle in nl100 easylly.
