Editor's Picks 
|
|
|
| |
|
|
The
Concept of Poker Sponsorship
|
Beginners
may be under the impression that
poker sponsorship is only for the
big hotshots that compete the world
over at poker tables. This is a
misconception, for any player with a
clear head and a confident hand can
become a sponsored poker player. A
sponsored poker player is basically
someone who is getting paid to play
a game that he loves. So how does it
work? How does one get paid to play
poker? Online poker rooms make money
by taking a small percentage of
money from the pot. This is known as
rake. All poker rooms wish to
attract in more players. Hence, the
need for poker sponsors. They will
send in more poker players, thus
generating more rake. Sponsors
receive a percentage of the rake
money, some of which is then awarded
back to the sponsored poker players.
Sponsored poker players get to enjoy
many benefits. For one, they are
free to concentrate on the technique
of their game without having to
balance the added burden of
financial risks. Capital is no
longer their problem, and they do
not need to tie up their personal
finances with the poker table. This
comfort alone improves the players�
game and enables them to unleash
their full potential with ease.
Being sponsored also helps
constantly generate new contacts and
opportunities in the poker world. It
is a great way to gain free
admittance into minor and major
poker tournaments. Inspiration and
motivation by the players� sponsors
further helps to improve the game.
Apart from that sponsors will often
offer sessions with free poker
coaches to improve their players�
game. There have even been instances
of poker sponsorships being awarded
to players that manage only to
break-even, meaning that they make
no profits. Conclusively, the
concept of poker sponsorships is not
as intimidating as it sounds, and
that in fact, profit returns are not
the only thing considered while
offering a sponsorship. Rather, a
consistent playing style, avoiding
too many losses, talent, ambition, a
solid track record, and a marketable
personality are more likely to land
you a poker sponsorship. This then
opens doors to poker championships
and events that were previously
impossible to get in due to buy-in
fees. At the same time your sponsor
is responsible for any losses that
you may concur, along with the rake
and the ante for each round. Poker
sponsorships are the safest and most
profitable way to play poker, enjoy
it and at the same time win money.
They provide you with a measure of
protection and financial backing so
you can play to your full potential
and excel at the poker table. Gone
are the days when poker could only
help in a gradual and winding road
to good profits, when a poker player
had to stack up a large number of
wins before any real money could be
made, and a player�s personal wealth
was always on the line � the
financial repercussions were great.
But thanks to poker sponsorships now
days, even average poker players
with some hard work and practice
under their belts can make good
money at the poker table.
|
|
|
