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06-02-2013 , 12:35 AM

#26

Byrung

too late axe in car

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4,395

nice Im going to follow you for sure.

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06-02-2013 , 12:36 AM

#27

RG01

enthusiast

Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 54

Thanks

I have no idea how to use twitter, will take a while getting used to haha.

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06-02-2013 , 12:39 AM

#28

MMD

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6,553

Op can beat 4nl? Well that means he's better at poker than most of the pros so he gets my vote.

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06-02-2013 , 12:40 AM

#29

Byrung

too late axe in car

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4,395

This guy is already getting support..wtg

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06-02-2013 , 12:42 AM

#30

RG01

enthusiast

Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 54

Thanks everyone, much appreciated!

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06-02-2013 , 12:42 AM

#31

champstone

banned

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,372

Would you be willing to wear a lock patch, cap and hoodie . If so do you know karate or any type of mixed martial arts in case you are trapped in ally by pack of players who have not been paid. One last question would you be able to lie to new sign ups telling them to play there and that there money is safe. fwiw there are new openings almost daily for new lock pros I think you got a great shot

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06-02-2013 , 01:54 AM

#32

maton808

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,230

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Originally Posted by John_Dory

And you came to the right place Ryan. Bare with us while the EAD team go through your application. In the meantime think about and explain in detail why you think you would be a better choice compared to other like minded candidates? Do you have any great personal characteristics that would put you above and beyond?

How exactly does one get a job on this EAD team. I assume the interview process is rather ... vigorous. Believe I may have seen my videos of these casting tryouts on the interwebs before.

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06-02-2013 , 01:56 AM

#33

mattb7755

adept

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 769

I've heard you get 1,000 to 5,000 dollars a day

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06-02-2013 , 02:22 AM

#34

Polar Beard

old hand

Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,246

Just red RG01's thread in BBV and the guy seems legit. Good lock (do you see what I have done there?) in the EAD contest! Will follow you on Twitter

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06-02-2013 , 02:24 AM

#35

MattDaBeast

adept

Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 731

Nice, OP. I think you have a legit shot at making it!

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06-02-2013 , 02:31 AM

#36

Blizzuff

veteran

Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,713

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Originally Posted by mattb7755

I've heard you get 1,000 to 5,000 dollars a day

Fair warning to the OP. The 1000-5000/day thing isn't typical. To get that rate, you have to get signed not just as a regular pro but as a team pro, and that involves a more in-depth screening process, with an in-person (typically filmed) interview.

I know a couple of people who went through that process, and they said they were told that they had to "demonstrate that they were the kind of person who is willing to go the extra mile", whatever that means.

Both of them thought they killed it, but they were both disappointed when they were never called back. Shrug.

Either way, GL OP!

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06-02-2013 , 02:56 AM

#37

pro_FLUFFER

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 260

^ yea my girl plays alot of poker and went for the EAD in person interview. she completely choked tho because she is camera shy. no worries tho. good luck op hopefully you can take it all in!!!!! would def be a life changing experience

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06-02-2013 , 03:06 AM

#38

David Lyons

old hand

Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,459

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Originally Posted by mattb7755

I've heard you get 1,000 to 5,000 dollars a day

POTY

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06-02-2013 , 03:27 AM

#39

umakenocentsbro

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 680

Can others apply?

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06-02-2013 , 03:38 AM

#40

champstone

banned

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,372

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Originally Posted by mattb7755

I've heard you get 1,000 to 5,000 dollars a day

or 3,000 to 15,000 in lock dollars

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06-02-2013 , 03:42 AM

#41

Milf_Equity

grinder

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 693

Poor Kid. They're gonna eat him alive

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06-02-2013 , 03:50 AM

#42

John_Dory

grinder

Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 596

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Originally Posted by RG01

Well i can't sleep because i can't stop thinking about this haha. I will stay online for a bit longer.

What follow up letter is this? I will just use a thesaurus and spell check etc if i need to, i'm no good at proper english as well if i'm honest lol.

Well i'm completely 100% motivated to learn more about poker, i have watched every episode of poker available on youtube etc and learned a lot from that, and every day playing live is a learning experience as well. Every time i make a mistake, or lose a big pot or whatever, i go through my play and think about what i did wrong or how i could have played a hand better, i think being young is a good thing for me as it gives me more time than everyone else to become even better. Don't know what else to be honest, i'm a pretty average guy who's dream it is to become a poker pro

Thanks for your honest response. We will take it into consideration and get back to you at a later date.

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06-02-2013 , 03:52 AM

#43

laseyeye

banned

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 33

wow between this thread and the one in the BBV forum this is legendary posting

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06-02-2013 , 04:00 AM

#44

1NTERNETPRON

newbie

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21

Good luck RG01! Rooting for you! Poker needs more people like you

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06-02-2013 , 04:21 AM

#45

Morphismus

BBV Poker Player of 2022

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 24,272

RG01 I’m not a fan of young lads your age starting out as poker pros right away. I think you should pursue a solid education to have a chance for a proper, well paid job if that poker pro thing doesn’t work out.

I think it was in Poker After Dark "the Cashgame" when Phil Laak asked Tom “durrrr” Dwan if he had thought as a child that he would once play high stakes poker on national television with famous poker pros. Do you know what he answered? “I had higher hopes” – think about that.

I mean it’s fine if you get that deal but keep in mind that poker isn’t the only thing in life. And you should definitely have a “Plan B”.

Last edited by Morphismus; 06-02-2013 at 04:32 AM. Reason: Sorry for the buzzkill, good luck tho'

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06-02-2013 , 06:09 AM

#46

Prophet

journeyman

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 244

Posting on the ground floor of classic thread in the making. Good luck OP.

Remember that it's not just stellar results they are looking for - though it's good that you are getting a track record in more than one game. You also have to be a good rep for the company, presentable, media-friendly, etc. If you have NVG and BBV behind you though you can go a long way - just google Jared Huggins, you'll see what I mean.