How much MONEY do you need to BECOME a Professional POKER PLAYER?!?! // Poker Vlog #49

This session is at Seminole Hard Rock playing $5/10 No Limit!! During this video I discuss bankroll management and how much money you need to play at each level
#poker #bankroll

[@lexopoker]

Answering all the questions regarding bankroll management!!

[@kingpin6172]

Thanks for the bankroll tips... It's tough to even have a bankroll when I'm just getting by financially... thank you though... you are a good dude... very inspirational

[@meisonwu2855]

Lex you a live crusher, will we ever see your graph

[@chriswilkins2291]

wow this video comes at an interesting time for me. I'm moving to Austin, TX next month to take a shot at playing poker full time. My bankroll is 10k and I plan on spending around 1k of it on training sites/coaching. I'm planning on running it up in 1/2 and 1/3. Planning on taking shots and moving up to 2/5 when my bankroll hits the 15k mark. I haven't played poker in Texas area, but the games I play in New York I average around 12bb in 1/2 and have had some luck in 2/5 but with a small sample size. I hear the games in Texas play bigger/deeper, knowing this should I stay in 1/2 and 1/3 longer and do you think taking a shot at 2/5 with 15k is enough if the game plays deeper?

[@jordanmason8296]

@@chriswilkins2291 Good luck on the move, Chris! I live in texas and I play at TCH Dallas regularly. I think your game plan for your 10k roll is spot on. 1/2 in Texas is damn near 2/5 in a casino. Texas games are better than anywhere in the country. Also, since you haven't played much 2/5, just buy in for $500 and get the feel for it. No need to buy in deep at the beginning.

[@chriswilkins2291]

@dth stk I've play live poker the past 4 years and I'm and played poker and have the 12bb/hr in 1/2 is over the last 500hr sample and I'm only 21 and have the luxury of not having a lot of responsibilities so I am willing to drop a year of my life to go for a career in poker. I already know what I'm going to do if poker doesn't work out, but I would rather take a shot at playing poker professionally then looking back in the future and see that I didn't even give it a shot. Also thanks for the input and criticism.

[@petschy9]

I really don’t understand how you only have 25k subscribers man. You should have have 200k your content is awesome. Please keep the videos coming and I hope you have nothing but run good man!!!

[@brandonngo4155]

He just started blogging, he will have 200k soon. Great content for sure

[@monkman-modest-genius-72]

Agree. Lex is very poker watchable.

[@petschy9]

@@monkman-modest-genius-72 yeah absolutely and he plays 5/10. Watching people pump out 1/2 content is a snooze fest. 2/5 is ok but 5/10 is super fun to watch. Unless it’s 2/5 or 5/5 is Texas.

[@happybear3110]

Every youtubers start from zero..

[@georgeladopoulos1941]

Good job as usual-great info-keep it up you'r very good at what you are doing !!

[@brianmccann1578]

So I’ve been playing poker for 15 years and seen every poker vlog . I was a house player at the bicycle casino in Los Angeles for 2 years and Ive played every game there , 5-10 etc…..This is by far the next vlog I’ve ever come across and you are going to grow very fast my friend !! keep up the good work bro !

[@pepperdaddy777]

The simple statement " I already know what I am going to do" is what separates you from so many other of the newer poker blogs. Thanks for the thorough thought processes!

[@zacherywall3413]

He said that to make is accidental angle more justifiable

[@sid7560]

You are one of those vloggers I respect the most, you actually ran up your roll instead of riding the vlog/sponsorship/merch money to higher stakes unlike some other content creators. Much love brotha, you're one of the real ones

[@Ross-fo2vw]

sheeesh!

[@tomn968]

One thing I wish you’d talk about is how you deal with the regulations of being a pro. What I mean by that is things like how you get pre approved for an apartment without pay stubs, if the IRS wants a percentage of your annual earnings, do you just pay for life expenses with cash or do you make deposits in your bank and when they ask where all this cash comes from, you just tell them you’re a poker pro? Also, I’ve learned so much from your vlog over the past few months and I truly believe your content is the most beneficial of any of the vloggers for any aspiring poker player, regardless of the stakes they’re playing.

[@chrisabernethy3071]

I’ve had these same questions

[@paulinaloeliger6307]

these things don't matter if you're playing less than 10/20. the bank isn't wondering where you get your deposits from if they're just a few thousand here or there. unless you're a goody two shoes who cares about being ethical to the system or something LOL but the system dgaf about you and if you're broke one day. Most poker pros are smart, logical people so they aren't giving their hard earned money to a corrupt, greedy system. i know exactly one full time pro under the 10/20 level who actually files taxes and he voted for hillary clinton so that tells you all you need to know about him.

[@bobross3781]

@@paulinaloeliger6307 Hillary, LMFAO

[@tylerwoods9445]

I can help you with the apartment question as a realtor, One: most apartments only have a couple requirements. Don’t be a felon, don’t have terrible credit and make 3x monthly rent gross. If you can meet those requirements, all you have to do is provide bank statements showing cash deposits monthly equaling 3x or more monthly rent. The same thing goes for residential leases, most landlords really care about having a large savings and all that.

[@victorburnett6329]

Bankroll/risk management is literally 50% of being successful at anything.

[@haroldkline6253]

Your 110 percent right

[@ivanlara8874]

Videos like these push me to keep saving and make poker a full time reality. Thanks Lex!

[@DeportillegalAliens]

I think maybe be better just to quit playing for a while or very little until you have that 30k with no debt unless it's house or small car loan

[@crossfitnrv2181]

Loved your Poker bankroll wisdom. You started at the bottom, and through hard work, discipline, frugalness, and constantly improving your game you rose up through the ranks and succeeded!

[@Troy2573]

Awesome to share with us how you got to where you are. I began watching this channel out of boredom one night and liked the video so much I liked and subscribed. This guy wears his heart on his sleeve and gives us great content. As far as the dropped chip goes , that’s what the dealer is for. He knew exactly what happened and before anyone could say anything the dealer pointed out the dropped chip. Nothing to feel bad about. Not like you bet out of turn or folded out of turn. Just shows good character that you felt bad and weren’t sure how to act on the situation.

[@krishall3187]

Great advice lex. Getting out of the 1/2 grind was the best thing that made my roll grow.

[@DeportillegalAliens]

1-2 can be the hardest game to make money sometimes

[@theawfulgambler]

The chip rolling in was the universe’s way of making sure you didn’t slow roll this man 😂.

[@nathanialbrown1]

This is your best content yet. I am a professional long term 2/5 5/10 used to play Hard Rock a lot many years ago. Great advice. Its important for people to really understand.

[@monsterstackwizard9313]

I like how you put two separate categories for cash game poker. I give myself a requirement of 20+ buy-ins for cash games in general. 50+ if the player pool is hella tough. I am a 2/5 player. I have only played 5/10 online (6-max) a few times. 5/10 treated me well but I wasn't willing to play it regularly just to be safe. I am right now sticking to 2/5 hoping to move up to 5/10 eventually.

[@StevieSparkZ]

Great content and the bankroll suggestions + personal path of your own bankroll was great to hear! Taking shots is scary but it's a must!

[@bethebank8719]

Taking shots is one of the best parts of poker!! Nothing like taking that leap

[@michaelwillis4532]

Your insight to playing poker is absolutely brilliant. You’re always playing your opponents hand and strategize based on,”what’s he repping?”, and you talk your way through this process to your viewers. We are all better players bc we learn this from your videos. Most channels just highlight big winnings,big sessions and just don’t teach you how to be better at poker and explaining the different levels of thinking that’s required. Your videos do this effortlessly and professionally. Always a joy to watch and learn from you Lex! Thanks again for all your videos.

[@dl6262]

Thanks for talking about bankroll management. Super helpful!

[@serf_3115]

By far the best vlog in regards to content and this was the most informative in regards to bankroll.

[@rhpgsc3729]

Probably the best vlog I've seen, and I doubt I've missed more than 5 or 6. Best wishes on your journey out of FL. Hope to sit with you again. Like someone else said...no idea why your subs are not approaching 100k. Maybe find footage of Brad/Andrew/Vibes sessions and put them in the title...and just flood with video from the past with their "cameos"...perhaps silly, but it seems to be working with many of your "peers"...seen their subs nearly triple in the past 30 days with all their TCH/Vegas vlogs that tied Brad/Andrew into them. I don't know....just want to see you get the recognition you deserve.

[@robertarmenta398]

I think if your playing with your chips and it falls out of your hand into the field it should stand as a call. Your responsible for the outcome for playing with your chips.

[@Reidski97]

Dumb comment

[@tomprice4016]

Great vlog, Lex. Solid analysis, especially about snap call of a bet - likely doesn't have anything or would have thought about re-raising. Appreciate the bank mgmt stuff too.

[@drfunkinstein1]

I like that you are this transparent about bankroll management. Two other poker vloggers did a live Q&A recently and wouldn't give serious answers to any of those types of questions.

[@coyote71.]

Excellent video !!!! 👏👏👏👏Good job my friend, please keep it up!!!

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

Bankroll Management is probably the most important aspect of playing poker for a living, other than being a winning player of course. Great talk, what was your hourly win rate at each level Lex?

[@mikerage1011]

Agreed it is thee most important thing doesn’t matter how much u win if u don’t manage your roll u will go broke it will happen !! Second most import thing is knowing when to leave. That kills so many players chances of making it. Knowing when enough is enough being greedy will always get u broke as well. People will never leave no matter how much they are up and eventually punts off their whole stack

[@garrisonedwards684]

He is only making around 50/hr at 5/10 which seems low. I’ve got a 70+ hourly playing 1/2,1/3,2/5 in Texas.

[@dougmccuskerpoker]

@@garrisonedwards684 I can totally see making that hourly in those games in Texas.

[@garrisonedwards684]

@@dougmccuskerpoker yea it’s nuts. Some uncapped 1/2 and 1/3 match the stack is amazing

[@danielgarland9838]

Great bankroll advice Lex! Keep em coming and I will continue to promote you here in Vegas! Your very easy to root for to succeed!!

[@nigelnesland3438]

I have seen a ton of your vids, Lex. This one was really informative as I plan on being pro in the near future. My bankroll grows! Keep them coming!

[@MrTj607321]

Great video! A lot of players seem to prefer to not discuss their specific bankroll journey so it’s great to hear from someone that has had success that doesn’t mind disclosing. Love your work, thanks for the content!!

[@TGWRoughneck]

I like the discussion you in over for bankrolls

[@nickjames12180]

Great channel, Lex! I appreciate the bankroll advice. Thank you for taking the time to add that segment.

[@jpoker9294]

Awesome content, imo the best poker vlogger out there right now!

[@brotaliancan]

Thank Lex! We appreciate any and all advice you give! Its awesome watching you grow and play!

[@drdrew7690]

Great video/advice, this should be the number 1 bank roll video on KZbin

[@Iamthepokerplayer]

This was a great informative video thank you for sharing I’m about to embark on the same journey

[@sylvainguinepain5624]

That was a good intro to bankroll management. I would also like to hear your thoughts on 1) Cost of traveling [I would think that you need to add $2-3K per month if you are on the road]. 2) What rake is worth playing and what rake should you avoid. [My local casino takes $6 in rake + $1 for the bad beat with hardly any comps. This basically means that you can't grind the $1/$2 profitably]. 3) How to get better in order to move up in stakes [Books, vlogs, online course, poker coaching, message boards???].

[@joshneush2448]

Absolutely love the information and the way you try to help others and how honest you are. You should have way more followers my top 2 poker vlog for sure

[@michaelwhite4205]

Who's the first?

[@joshneush2448]

@@michaelwhite4205 dont know if its better or not just really entertaing i like rampage

[@michaelwhite4205]

I prefer lexo 🤙

[@joshneush2448]

@@michaelwhite4205 definitely not a bad take like i said definitely top 2 for me skill wise its definitely lexo

[@langvo5031]

Very cool to explain in details how it is for a professional poker player to grind and make a living. Much appreciated for telling the facts and no window dressing. Wishing you the best in your endeavor.

[@KokeBeast23]

Instantly subscribed!!

[@123man371]

awesome video enjoy it a lot

[@drewmccutchen7542]

Really appreciated the transparency.

[@IVCRUSH1]

Man, this was an awesome video!👍

[@tristanschmitz7910]

Great video. You are a hidden gem of poker vlogs lol

[@yadigg4437]

Lol i love the buildup on poker vlogs b4 the river and it’s like “i totally miss” 😂

[@thehasuprobe]

Sweet VLOG that really helps the up and coming poker players. Did you do a lot of hand studying? How did you approach the game differently from 1/2 to 2/5? What books did you read? Thanks lex! Appreciate the content.

[@jumpmaster3632]

This is a great video. More players need to watch and take notes. Everyone thinks they’re a pro but consistently lose. I would love to do a meet up game when I’m FL in March.

[@tchin6339]

I agrees with your concept of bankroll management..

[@siddharthupadhyay431]

Great advice on bankroll management. No other vloggers can do anything as such since they didn’t grind to be a pro but had rich families to support them *cough* Mariano, Rampage *cough*. Amazing insights from a true professional’s life Lex. Keep grinding!

[@Leetcodegirlca]

how did u know Mariano and Rampage came from rich families?

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

I appreciate this info. I’m a recreational player and only play 1/2 or 1/3 during my visits to Vegas. I now know my bankroll is more than adequate. I have realized that the game has changed and become tougher with all these solvers and range and but advantage concepts. I’m working hard to understand and cope with that

[@TG-rx8kd]

Find easy games without regs. I’ve been playing 2-5 for the last month after playing 1-3 for a year (should’ve made this move a long time ago) and the games are so much easier. Up like 10k on the month. I just wait to pick off people jamming with flush draws. Plus there are people who really want to gamble and the 1-3 games are too slow for them so they come to 2-5 and go nuts without the nuts. Be patient don’t go on tilt and loosen up a bit

[@workoutplaylist100]

great video bro 💯 best and most logical advice i’ve ever heard on the bankroll management subject.

[@jasonfabela1482]

7 hours, dead even….aghhhhhhhh! Those days suck, but better than an L for sure! Good work and thanks for the bank roll management conversation!

[@firenguyen517]

Lex, you are an honest person and I trusted you.

[@MrGreyUSC]

Great insight on the bankroll management! Appreciate the candid discussion.

[@lordchinchilla9045]

I have a career where I make good money. I play poker for fun and take it very seriously. It's a nice side hustle for me. Good luck, amigo. Love watching you play bigger!!!

[@RyanCohen11]

thanks for this vid, would love in the next one for you to talk a bit about what's profits vs what's used for paying bills, neccessities etc and what stays in the bankroll for moving up and how to manage through that

[@hengzhong9779]

Hi Lex, have been followed your channel for a while, a big thanks for Australia, it helps a lot. Hopefully can quit my shitty job and play poker professionally. Keep your good work up.

[@weshopper1093]

Great video Lex!! Thanks for the advice on bankroll management

[@deztrikj1785]

Excellent vlog! First time watching and new subscriber. Great to hear your story! Embrace the grind and keep getting those pots shipped your way!

[@jameshodges2985]

Definitely my favorite to follow

[@DixiePokerAce]

Being properly bankrolled will definitely improve your chances at the poker table. Grinding out a living is not easy. I tried it for a few years. My bankroll went up and down. The hours and the travel eventually started to wear on me. I still play poker but I am not playing for a living anymore. I am a solid, above average player but the lifestyle was just not for me in the long term. Your videos are very realistic. Some people start out with very unrealistic expectations.

[@coltandhollyb2484]

I see you being frugal. Pay that light bill, Lex!

[@hab2gobathrm]

Great video Flex’o poker

[@ESPPoker]

Nice Vlog Lex! I like the numbers and stats on professional poker players bankroll. Personally I’m a full time Engineer and a part time poker player 😂

[@Filipebraganca0305]

One of the bests poker channel on KZbin

[@ajsimpson4478]

Awesome video. This has been what I'm always curious about. I honestly was gonna leave my email a few weeks back and ask these questions about bankroll. Thank you for the explanation, you da man lol

[@baxtermorgan7331]

Great content and appreciate the discussion of logistics and things beyond hand analysis - one comment I would add is that it always felt like playing online was a “bigger” game than live - like an online 1/2 game presented the challenge of a live 2/5 game - so that time in lockdown grinding online 2/5 was probably good prep for the live 5/10 - was that your experience? Keep up the good work!

[@jeffrey27rj13]

I think it’s quite the opposite actually. Live plays larger than online typically.

[@hyphenizm]

@@jeffrey27rj13 agree. not all online poker sites/apps have straddles and such. however, the online cash games tend to be a lot harder to beat.

[@onetym282]

Hey, keep up the good work. I subscribe to several poker blogs, and I like yours the best. Keep going you've got a gift.

[@truefish281]

armenian mike would be proud 3:27

[@gman9035]

😀😆🤣 Joke call

[@eyeofchorus6313]

Ofc, everyone is different. The stress of risking money, which is ultimately your food and rent, can impact folks differently. If you find you're avoiding playing for no good reason it might be b/c you don't want to *risk* your food/rent. Some folks may only need 6 months of living expenses saved up to avoid this stress while others need 2 years worth. Try to keep your job as long as possible and when you quit, make sure you have an easy path to get back into working.

[@rodneyabberfield1388]

Awesome advice can’t wait for casino is australia to open back up when Sydney star reopened after our first lockdown they changed all the table to 2/5 so easy to know what stakes to play

[@TwistedMetal32]

Great content man. You’re a great ambassador for poker. This vlog is great for the game.

[@Theonflows]

Loving your videos man keep it up! Bankroll management talk helped me a lot in this. Thank you

[@christopherstec1636]

Thank you Lex for this post I’m a new poker player that wants to move up. I’m leaving my job in February 28 I will no longer work I will just be playing cards. I rarely lose at 1-2 never played 2-5 do to the fact I’m in Az they play spread limit yuk I know but I built a nice bankroll at 1-2 or as we say 2-200 here in the valley. I’ll be ready after my 45th birthday to play poker full time in March. Hope we can meet up one day and chat about bankroll stuff. Keep grinding my dude you are one of my favorite vloggers

[@vai592]

Amazing content, thank you. subbed

[@Daniel-fo9jf]

People really don't understand variance in this game, I went from a 6k bankroll playing 1/3 to a $20k bankroll playing 3/5 and then back down to $10k all in the span of 2 months.

[@arnolds6423]

I agree with the reply below you should have way more subscribers you have great vlogs and tell it like it is. best of luck on the tables to you. make more content too!!

[@laughingmanthailand]

Great info buddy… hope to see you live at a poker game near you… I approve this message👍🏼🤣

[@LegendaryVideoVlogs]

love your videos man, very informative and i want to also go the route for playing poker full time if possible. i play a lot of 1/3 for the most part, 1/2 if i ever head to one of the other casinos near me. hope to meet you one day lex 👍🏼

[@rafaelmontalvo5369]

Great video, and great information! I really appreciate it Lex!

[@tebo4681]

Love your videos, man! However, disagree with 10 buy-in BR you said. In online poker, the BR should be 100 buy-ins. Even more so for live poker, where you tilt more. Otherwise you will always play scared poker and unable to properly disassociate from bad variance runs and unable to distinguish your bad play from bad luck. And it should be strict - you lose some, you drop to lower stakes to get back to 100. 10 buy-ins will not protect you from the actual variance in poker. you can lose 10 buy-ins very very very quickly, even playing perfectly. Even 100 doesn't protect you, but it's much safer. Whether you are a rec or professional, doesn't matter.

[@Eighthousand]

Love ur content, meet you once at the HardRock, you was very cool, I was playing 1/2 and table had broke and I made $1000 profit like in 4 hours, saw you just chilling and I told you I was using your tips on my session. Hate to see you go, but you go to do what you got to do! #goodluck

[@vettenam100]

Great advice on bankroll management. Thx!

[@richardgoerlich1261]

Great info Alex, thank you very much for sharing your story.

[@richardgoerlich1261]

Lex…..sorry about the misspelling of your name.

[@Matthew-gg8ep]

This is great stuff and incredibly accurate

[@denovo09]

Really great video, Lex. I appreciate all the guidance and advice.

[@JohnSmith-ml2zr]

Thank you for this information very helpful for me. I’m in Houston working a job for a while. I’m a rigging supervisor working in the refinery’s. I’ve been playing poker at prime social, 88 poker club and Texas card house. I had the best week playing 1 3 N.L won 13000 yes that’s right 13000 in a week. If you get to Houston I would love to meet you and play poker with you good luck on your games brother.

[@bobytran9511]

Great topic and content. Thank you Lex!

[@bjccounter5810]

Another video you could do is, what tools or software did you use to get gto. Everyone talks about how they started or how much they started with but rather what tools did you use to help.

[@okiepokertraveler1718]

Another great vlog Lex. Hope to see you again soon.

[@Linky609]

Awesome content and really solid bankroll advice!

[@Maffik122587]

Wish you success and good luck on your hard job! 🍀👍🏻

[@leviwhatever6192]

Great intro.

[@MrDorson]

Great video, much respect to you

[@ericnerenberg7064]

LOL, get a job? Lex you have a job buddy. I’m no pro but I think it’s actually more like a full time business and your the worker, boss and owner. Playing is fun and can be exciting but anything goes wrong it’s on the boss. I would also suggest make sure you have mental strength to not only stay focused on your daily craft but asset management. Don’t chase. It’s a complete awareness. Anybody that decides to play for a living and thinks it’s going to be easy or less stressful than working is about to get a reality check. Make sure you are 100% in and 100% focused. GL

[@tipsy09]

I’ve always played 1/3 and have sat at 2/5 tables sometimes and this is my experience: 1/3 tables are extremely soft wherever you go. But every time I sit at a 2/5 table it’s way tighter. So I always think what’s the point in playing 2/5 when the 1/3 tables are so much softer? I definitely have a bankroll to play 2/5 but what I just mentioned is always the conundrum for me. I have never played 2/5 in Vegas however. How are the 2/5 tables there? If I could find 2/5 tables that play close to 1/3 tables I would never bother with 1/3.

[@kennylopez1985]

Keep Working Bro 💪 💯 good advice hopefully Texas works out for you 🙏

[@jpitts312]

Great video and thank you for being so transparent

[@blackbond2406]

the best handle possible on that flush is actually 56 of hearts lol but yeah thats running good right off that bat!

[@Kingdeepodcast]

Finally a Miami player, hopefully I see you on the table, thinking of starting a channel bout playing

[@HDTerry12]

That was a great chip fall