Matt Damon and Edward Norton introduced Texas Hold'em to the mainstream America with Rounders at the end of the last millennium. The movie planted the seeds for the explosive growth of online poker sparked by Chris Moneymaker's televised win of the 2003 World Series of Poker.
With minimal barriers to entry (needing only an internet connection and some free time), countless poker enthusiasts tested their skills on the virtual felt. Many elite players developed the strategy, discipline, and ambition to become full-time professional players. The poker boom, however, would not last.
Whether it was the UIGEA (2006), "Black Friday" (2011), or the ever increasing restrictions abroad, many players have sought new career paths. Beyond the obvious brick and mortar poker establishments, former online poker players have established themselves in industries ranging from venture capital, computer programming, derivative trading, and entrepreneurship.
Just as with the general workforce, every poker player is different. In a business environment, however, former poker players are known to stand out for their:
Strategic Thinking - Analytical Skills - Risk Management - Initiative/Ambition - Critical Reasoning - Resilience
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Online Poker's website is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_poker
Online Poker's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/online-poker
Online Poker has
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