It has come to my attention with the recent announcement by Demi that many players are pursuing or have in the past pursued poker as a main income. When I say main income, I mean rent support, health care, etc. Not student income support so you can purchase more beer on the weekend.

I think we need a forum to address the issues raised by becoming a professional, ie likelihood of success, financial consideratioins, taxes, social issues (in a room by yourself all day), and other things. The eventual goal would be to development a series of guides in sticky format to help aid those who wish to pursue the poker profession.