How I Became a Professional Poker Player as a College Student

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Title	:	How I Became a Professional Poker Player as a College Student
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Oh shit MGM bangfield is my home casino too 😎
Comment from : Gage The Mage

which state is the 18+ casino you went to?
Comment from : william woolf

Ok, time to gamble away my rent
Comment from : Carson Vessar

Wow this is crazy I went to UMass and graduated in 2020, now i follow your poker journey and had no idea we may have crossed paths I even worked at Hamp dining hall lol
Comment from : Luke

It's been amazing to follow you along on this epic adventure!! Thanks for sharing this with us and looking forward to watching you take down some more big wins!!
Comment from : Jacques Nel

Some ppl r just extremely lucky Meanwhile I keep getting bad beat n never making it to the final table 🤬
Comment from : webguy943

The driving home and screaming at yourself 😂 Glad I’m not the only one
Comment from : Mark C

okay i am here to learn lol:)
Comment from : Paulina Yozemin

May your poker journey be enjoyable & profitable kid Love your videos!
Comment from : Cuong Chau

I've always been good and called a cheater for it and later with people have been cheated against So I'm checking this out
Comment from : Magic Hobbiest

The naysayers comments from a year ago haven't aged very well 😄
Comment from : drjitters

Hey man I’m from Toronto just lost my kids savings and all my money to my name can I get a 8k spot
Comment from : Cornelius Edwardo Winston II

Where was the poker game in Indiana?
Comment from : Tyler Morgan

I personally can't stand tournament anymore It all funnels into luck
Comment from : LeaderOfWolves

I got so used to those crappy drives back
Comment from : Kory Peters

I’m still less than a year playing, still can’t say I lost 2k yet so I might be on the right track lol
Comment from : Rick Anaya

Love your journey and progression … 38 just now starting to take it serious as a primary source of income Ty as always
Comment from : Vallaces poker

thanks for sharing your story! always good to see how people get into the game!
Comment from : 4Spades

what app is that to track winnings
Comment from : Justin Trevino

What was that app called?
Comment from : Exposer

Respect
Comment from : G-G

Nice, I was in a similar situation to you, but ended up quitting because I started to do really poorly in my college classes I was profitable, but only barely
Comment from : SSJ Bart Simpson

Wait where are you from this is definitely twin river where I played my first live poker too
Comment from : Mavfriko

Great story, brother! Obviously, your discipline is what sets you and the other's (Brad, Andrew, Vibes, etc) apart from from the rest of degen's out there Thanks for the back story Continued great luck to you, Ethan!
Comment from : JOHNSON HIPONA

I'm in a similar spot right now I'm 22, in college, and I'm starting to turn a decent profit live and make enough money to play in bigger tournaments while sticking to 1/3 Can't help but consider going pro atm brbrIt was cool to hear your story, thank you
Comment from : MrVaultGuy111

I'm looking at different side hustle options I've got two degrees now and just started a good 9-5 job but i'm having doubts in the back of my head if this working lifestyle is for me I've been playing poker as a hobby for a few years now, use to be obsessed! I remember starting out and turning down home games because they upd the buy in to $10! Now I play with min buy-ins of 200-300 😆Thinking that I would like to take it more seriously and to the next level, thanks for sharing your storyAlso, did poker tables let you record there?
Comment from : CollegeFraud

Graduating this semester and am in a very similar spot Learning so much but have so little time and bankroll to figure out if I’m good enough for this Would love to have a chat with you some day if you’ve got a spare minutes as having no one I know who plays seriously makes this a difficult space to navigate
Comment from : Connor Dougherty

Im ready to take the leap I want to play poker forf a living and sell some insurance on the sidebrI want to pursue my dreams, my mind is always on poker and betting sports not on my 9 to 5brand when im at work my arms and legs get numb from anxiety -brbrWell i won first out of 735 in holdem bet online on sat 5 dollar entry won 600bron sat same tourney i got 2nd out of 700 and won 555
Comment from : Hoops590

its just luck its like saying how to become a professional lottery winner LOL
Comment from : Moogle

If I wasn't already a fan - the mac miller instrumental in the background def converted me
Comment from : henry storr

UMASS AMHERST?! Damn wish I caught you a few years back and built a youtube channel alongside you
Comment from : Sean Chang

So you think you are a professional poker player now?
Comment from : MagicmonkeyTL

Why you didn't comment your experiences on Boston Encore? the best poker casino ever
Comment from : Marcelo Silva

I learned how to play poker by playing over 300,000 hands on Xbox Live and WSOP on Facebook! I'm not a cash game player! I play tournaments and the 1st live tournament I played,I missed the money but got 11th out 72 But my biggest score was 1,212th out of 8,569 and I won $15,000 in the 2019 WSOP Main Event! God helped me get to Day 4 and min cash! I'm playing in the 2021 WSOP and I hope he helps me become World Champion!
Comment from : Jeffrey Muncy

correction you "thought" you became a pro but in reality you were just beating volatility short term
Comment from : Tia Tong

Ethan you are not a pro poker player, your strenght is in the videos
Comment from : James Guest

What app were you using on your phone to track your sessions Ethan?
Comment from : biinja

what app is that?
Comment from : JMATANDO

You spelled amateur wrong
Comment from : T G

What’s the app you use to keep track of winnings and losings?
Comment from : Glen Cote

Keep grinding and good luck!
Comment from : Jason Li

Proud of you man! Just always honest which makes everyone root for you! Keep making that monnnaaay!
Comment from : parkerle78

great video I appreciated hearing your story
Comment from : Britton August

Hey Ethan Two things First, great video Second, very handsome
Comment from : Shane

Im sorry but if your a professional poker player than I should sell my company and go full time
Comment from : Viral Monkey

What is that app you used to track winnings at each location?
Comment from : Web User

I know you continued poker but is it a side thing, I mean did you ever land a career job after graduating
Comment from : rinnotstimpy1

I am impressed by your ability to just start things and figure it out on the way kind of mentalitybrI think this trait will get you far in life Really love the content!brbrKeep up the good work & much love from Austria! <3
Comment from : go4gunners

Waityou consider yourself a professional poker player?brbrThis changes how I watch your videos, wtf lol
Comment from : C J

Great story bro, loved the transparency
Comment from : ivy turner

it's aggressive but why not go for it as a young man with not all of the typical life responsibilities, cheers!
Comment from : Dillon Hoffman

Excellent background and thanks for sharing your story Your site is very entertaining and educational Folding is boring
Comment from : Chris

I had the same story except ran into the worst possible variance in the world Knowing the players are horrendously bad and outplaying them x10 but just getting crushed by variance untill the bankroll hit 0 over and over Poker can be soulcrushing and honestly playing with money you can't afford to lose is rediculously stupid Trust me
Comment from : Failing at Life

I'm still mad at u because of the April fools
Comment from : Fish Poker

I can’t wait for the part two of your journey Busted break even you tuber that lived off as sense and t shirt sales
Comment from : John Dough

Running hot in a donkament doesn’t make you a pro You’d getting eaten alive in the mid stakes games in LV son
Comment from : John Dough

Wow very interesting It’s almost the same situation I fell into I just didn’t want to do what I’ve been doing for 20 years now I just play poker and like you I couldn’t afford to lose It’s different now but thx for the vidz love your game
Comment from : Christopher Stec

30 second version of this: "I won 165,000 in a wsop mtt"
Comment from : Dark

Let me get some money f$$ker? ??????????????????
Comment from : Phong Giang

I've been a casual loser for 30 years That's to say I played maybe 8-10 times a year Maybe won 20 of the time Played for fun mostly but I am getting ready to retire, have a decent bank-roll where I could afford bigger games I plan to stay at the 1-3 for a little while since over the last year I have been winning Which coincides with spending the last year studying and watching you, brad, and pokerbeast I am starting to take my play more serious and become a student of the game I might be a 50 year old grinder but it's my dream and you and others have helped me get there See you out there! Keep up the great content on both channels!
Comment from : Jon Van Denover

Hey Ethan I find it uncanny how our path with poker is so similar, adding that your also way more successful than me in poker lol Were both asian, we both graduated the same time, same thought process and was motivated by garyvee This video speaks to me as I am now taking poker more seriously with playing more hours I will probably meet you someday as I grind the lowstakes las vegas games 1/2 1/3 Great video !
Comment from : Julian Nguyen

Not going to lie, this is exactly how i was minus college (car sales instead) for those exact time frames I would lose money I couldn’t afford to lose and have nothing left to my name sometimes not even enough for gas I went on huge swings 10k profit months and huge down swings I’ve taken a substantial break but I just got back in a week or so ago and booked a 2k win 2/3 I’m highly debating leaving my job with only 10k to my name I feel like I’ll have to succeed even more if I have no option I love nothing more than sitting at a table and feeling that vibe of a live session
Comment from : Josh Morgan

One piece of advice I'd give for newer players which contradicts something you said you did early on is: be very cautious when relying on people in the YouTube comments section (or social media in general) for poker strategy Try to listen to people who are playing/have played the games you are playing and are convincing (statistically verified) winners brbrBut perhaps to be consistent with this advice, you shouldn't listen to this adviceor maybe it means you shouldI don't know brbrAdvice-ceptionbrbrBTW: The fact you've achieved what you have in 3 years is very impressive
Comment from : Matthew Kahn

Shout out from Singapore'
Comment from : Geroge Jackson

This dude should not be making this video He lives off YouTube views not poker winnings
Comment from : Michael Brubaker

Good news, good news, good news, it’s all they wanna hear
Comment from : Unsurrectionist Poker

I really don't want to hate but after watching you on poker out loud im pretty sure you would have gone broke without scooping that huge wsop win You almost never know what to do in some really basic spots I watched a few of your vlog and you still don't really seem to have a strategy I don't really see how you are a profitable poker player
Comment from : kaykay

Thx for sharing bro
Comment from : Tan Wee ne

The cheek to call yourself a professional poker player lmao
Comment from : Kungfusion

Bro Ethanbeen following you since you really got into it keep it up Looking forward for more videos!
Comment from : FGF

What app do you use for keeping track of your poker finances?
Comment from : Michael Sullivan

Wow this was good to watch especially after me early days with poker in college
Comment from : Goozi

Your real skills are content creation and public speaking Ethan I feel those will make you rich one day and not poker! 😀
Comment from : chsuman340

Loved your story I enjoy following you I wish you the very best
Comment from : Mike

being able to do what you did makes you a true "business person", a degen one, butbra TRUE GEM!!!
Comment from : paul maier

Always have enjoyed watching your grind from the start I’m currently 23 and have started taking poker more seriously in hopes to become profitable long term Hearing how you started is really cool and insightful Thanks for sharing
Comment from : Ant S

My man!
Comment from : hellerrocks

This is a great video I don’t even have enough space to state my experiences I started playing poker in 2004 right after the poker boom and it was very different Even poker in Florida is very different in the different sections that have it
Comment from : Richard Alward

Proud of you dude
Comment from : Zg9090

love it bro! i’m about to graduate in May and have been spending quite a bit of time in the poker room lately, would love to make it a full time thing
Comment from : Hunter GoneLose

bro that is stressful af mad props for pulling through 😂brbrtrading started out similar for me once there’s a buffer it’s more chill, but before that point it’s scary 😬
Comment from : Niketan Patel

I started following you a year ago
Comment from : Edwin Estrada

Where’d you go to college??
Comment from : Jigzy

I’m 64 years old just started playing this year I’ve learned a lot watching the same guys you mentioned including you thank you I’ve had 5 strokes minds a little slow but watching you guys hundreds of hours really helps
Comment from : Harold Kline

Ethan, if you had your choice to be a professional poker player or professional vlogger — What would you be? You can’t be both
Comment from : The TPFFKAL Show

Great video Ethan!
Comment from : Daniel Preciado

Your candid and brutally honest videos are excellent Because you are so honest with yourself whatever path you take in life you will do well We falter when we tell ourselves lies and try to fool ourselves I like your style Ethan, good luck
Comment from : mbtadhl

So true at the end about the stakes The best player in the world can’t live off playing 1/3 You have to be playing high enough stakes to truly support yourself
Comment from : haleywells11

If your looking to start poker for a career DONT!!
Comment from : Trust_Jesus1213

Do you think MGM will ever open again?
Comment from : Eric Himmelreich

Be awesome and work hard like you do
Comment from : Triton h

Professional? Lol Everyone thinks they are pro nowadays
Comment from : Paul K

Truth is he comes from money which he never mentions - just like Andrew neeme and Brad Owen Makes it a whole lot easier to gamble and play poker than having to get a job like most do
Comment from : Andrew Smith