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05-07-2018 , 07:10 PM

iluvbubees

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Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 118

Im trying to get to the point where I can grind many hours like the pros. I've been a member at Pokerstars for over 10 years and throughout this time only played about 5hrs a week at most. I want to challenge myself to play 50-60hrs a week. Would this be an issue? Would they mark me down as a suspicious account?

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05-07-2018 , 08:47 PM

SpinMeRightRound

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Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,723

Yes there will be big problems. The poker police will be out to get you because you're only allowed to play a maximum of 49 hours a week.

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05-07-2018 , 10:02 PM

Sky1234

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Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 58

i dont think its gonna be an issue, i mean if they noticed somethings wrong they migth just sent u an email and ask for some veryification, but im pretty sure ur account will be just fine

gl!

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05-08-2018 , 10:02 AM

answer20

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Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10,857

I think they would mark you down as being out of school for the Summer. GL

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05-08-2018 , 12:39 PM

sixfour

should be called sevenfour

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74,767

I'd me more concerned about you going on burnout related tilt within days rather than anything Stars (why always Stars lol) may do, which if you emailed them saying you plan on increasing your play would be next to nothing

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05-08-2018 , 12:40 PM

King Spew

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Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15,227

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Originally Posted by iluvbubees

Im trying to get to the point where I can grind many hours like the pros. ...............

I want to challenge myself to play 50-60hrs a week.

Why?

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05-08-2018 , 12:52 PM

ArtyMcFly

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It would look suspicious if you went from being a casual/losing player to a mass-tabling crusher overnight (it would look like you'd sold your account, or were multi-accounting or running a bot farm), but the main concern (assuming you're not planning on cheating in some way) is that it's really hard to go from playing casually to doing something full time. (Just like it's hard for a casual jogger to become a competent marathon runner. You need to "train" yourself). Good luck with your challenge!

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05-08-2018 , 05:48 PM

otatop

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Originally Posted by ArtyMcFly

Just like it's hard for a casual jogger to become a competent marathon runner. You need to "train" yourself

It's weird that every time a thread like this comes up it's always someone who wants to go from very casual to very serious overnight, no one ever wants to work their way up.

If you're playing an hour a day and want to bump it up to 12 hours a day, maybe just try playing longer than an hour and see how you do?

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05-08-2018 , 07:18 PM

Kelvis

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Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 8,737

No but a psychiatrist might flag you.

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05-09-2018 , 11:11 AM

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MadTiger

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Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,404

"Play more! Deposit often!"--Pokerstars 3:16

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05-09-2018 , 01:49 PM

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Bene Gesserit

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Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 6,365

Unless you are going to increase hours to 50 gradually, it seems like jumping off a cliff for most folks.

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05-09-2018 , 03:19 PM

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wolli2013

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Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,056

I wouldn't play 50 hours a week.

Seems like a road to burnout lol.

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05-10-2018 , 07:18 PM

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sheeprustler

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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,292

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Originally Posted by ArtyMcFly

It would look suspicious if you went from being a casual/losing player to a mass-tabling crusher overnight (it would look like you'd sold your account, or were multi-accounting or running a bot farm), but the main concern (assuming you're not planning on cheating in some way) is that it's really hard to go from playing casually to doing something full time. (Just like it's hard for a casual jogger to become a competent marathon runner. You need to "train" yourself). Good luck with your challenge!

This hits the nail on the head. Going from 5 hours to 50 hours per week instantly, and winning, would be as hard as a couch potato trying to run a marathon with no training.

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