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So You Want To Be A Poker Prop?

The Realities Of Becoming An Online Poker Prop

What’s it like to be an online prop for poker sites?  If you enjoy playing in tight, short handed games, and being told to leave the juicy fish-filled games, then propping is for you!

It’s not really that bad.  But many players sign up to be poker props expecting to play at their normal loose, passive, fish-filled tables.  This won’t be the case.  Online poker props are paid by poker sites to help start games, and save them.  You will often be playing short handed, sometimes with other props at the table.  Imagine the worst tables at your favorite poker site, the tables you would normally bail out of in a hurry.  These are the tables you’ll frequent as a prop.

You’ll also be playing at two or more tables, often times of varying limits or games.  Playing short handed takes enough concentration as it is, let alone if you mix up the limits and games.  Playing limit 2/4, 3/6, and NL100 at the same time will give you a headache I assure you.  At some poker sites props are only allowed to play in the less popular games like Omaha.

So how much do online poker props get paid?  This is the part many poker players don’t understand.  I often hear people ask what the average prop's salary is.  Poker props aren’t paid salaries.  They either receive 100% rake back or are paid a certain amount per hand which usually equals out to being roughly the same amount as receiving rake back.  On top of that you risk your own money.

This might sound like a nice proposition if you’re a break even player.  The rake back would theoretically push you into the black.  But consider the fact that you’ll often be playing in unfavorable conditions.  If you are unable to beat the games at Party Poker, then don’t even think about becoming a prop.  Short handed play is an acquired skill that not all poker players can handle.  Consider also that the variance is huge in short handed play.  You’ll be participating in more hands and the swings will often times be stomach churning.

Have a bad temper?  Then propping isn’t for you.  Props are expected to behave in a polite and professional manner at all times.  No more calling the guy that rivered you a lucky fish.  Table teachers need not apply.

In conclusion, becoming an online poker prop is probably not a winning proposition for mediocre poker players.  But if you’ve been winning the game for quite awhile, are proficient at short handed play, flexible, and a good multi-tabler, then propping might be a good way to add some extra cash to your bankroll.  If you decide to become an online poker prop make sure you do your research first and don’t just accept the first offer handed to you.  It’s obviously better to prop at a larger more established site than the newest poker skin that just opened yesterday with about 50 players online.  Check around, many poker sites are always on the lookout for props.

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