First Time World Series of Poker Players Finding Winning Tougher Than Expected
Many poker players around the world have made the decision to go pro in recent years due to the rising popularity of poker as a sport, but there are many who confine their careers to the online poker room setting alone. Those who branch out past their preferred and familiar territory often face extra challenges and this is more so in the case of the World Series of Poker which is televised annually, drawing in viewers from around the world. Even some pro players like Antanas Guoga, known in the online circuit as Tony G, have found that the Series itself is an entirely different sort of competition than what pros are used to. Recently, Guoga decided to cash out and leave the tournament since he was not enjoying his time in Las Vegas, where the Series is held each year. Not all big star pros can perform well each year and that is why many will pack up and leave if things do not appear to be going in a direction that is profitable for them.
While Guoga is not a first time player and has already cashed out to the tune of nearly half a million dollars at other Series events, he is indicative of the level of pressure that pros can feel as they go up against some of the world’s toughest players. Although skill is definitely a must have trait for a strong pro poker player, the fact remains that an element of luck also goes into the event. Since Guoga had already raked in $3 million world wide in his career, he had resources to rely on, but this is not the case for all players.
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