Don’t ever become a full time card counter

[bigplayer]

It's OK to do for a while but eventually getting a game in the modern environment becomes an issue. I'd say do it short term and have an exit plan. It's great though as side income. Expenses are the real enemy to an AP who plays to a realistic risk level. That and the unfair tax code.

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[Freightman]

It's OK to do for a while but eventually getting a game in the modern environment becomes an issue. I'd say do it short term and have an exit plan. It's great though as side income. Expenses are the real enemy to an AP who plays to a realistic risk level. That and the unfair tax code.

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Move to Canada. Even without an outside source of income, it’s really tough to be classified as a pro for tax purposes. With an outside income source - damn near impossible. Further, Canada/US tax treaty treats Canadian table games players very generously. Slot 0,Ayers also have favourable tax status (as in lower tax rates than US residents)

[UNCBear4SJ]

I'd say do it short term and have an exit plan. It's great though as side income.

I'd second both those statements. I've done it fulltime for months at a time when between payroll jobs. Now, it is basically the source of my grocery and incidentals money. Even with that modest income, it allows me to funnel most of my payroll income into mortgage paydown, retirement savings, and other investment. Only "needing" modest amounts takes pressure off as well as allows me to play at a level that attracts less attention.

[Jabberwocky]

It's OK to do for a while but eventually getting a game in the modern environment becomes an issue. I'd say do it short term and have an exit plan. It's great though as side income. Expenses are the real enemy to an AP who plays to a realistic risk level. That and the unfair tax code.

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Unfair tax code? I like that!