Pro Gambler Bob Dancer Focuses on Poker
Bob Dancer is not only skillful in playing poker but also in other casino games, such as backgammon and blackjack. But because of unavoidable circumstances that happened along the way, he opted to concentrate on playing poker. Such decision may have been right because he has been successful in the poker industry since then.
In 1973, Bob Dancer pursued his career as a professional gambler, focusing on becoming a backgammon professional. He was twenty six years old then. He used to play regularly at the Cavendish West Bridge Club, located in Los Angeles, California, from 1973 to 1991.
When he realized that he did not have enough money anymore, Bob Dancer decided to work full-time as a data administrator. This became a hindrance to his dream of becoming a professional backgammon player as he could not devote that much time to backgammon anymore. Nevertheless, Bob Dancer made it a point to still improve his skills in playing backgammon. He also learned how to play blackjack along the way but only considered himself as an average player.
In 1989, the company he was working for consolidated with another company. A lay-off system was conducted and unfortunately, Bob Dancer was one of those employees who were not retained. This prompted him to return to full-time professional gambling.
Bob Dancer went back to playing backgammon, which was his focus from 1989 to 1994. During those years, he also occasionally played blackjack and video poker.
In 1991, Bob Dancer also set up a bankroll that he used to stake himself. He noticed along the way that he was earning more in playing video poker. Since then, he became an inspiration to other professional poker players not only on how to play video poker, but also on how to handle bankrolls. This professional poker player also inspires others with regard to the evaluation of promotions, the negotiation with casinos, and the exploitation of better opportunities.
This professional poker player is determined to help other players. He has been conducting seminars on video poker and has been writing articles that are being published in the "Las Vegas Review-Journal." This professional poker player also sometimes contributes articles about video poker for the periodicals "Strictly Slots" and "Las Vegas Advisor."
Bob Dancer and his fellow professional poker player Jeffrey Compton operates a consulting firm involved in the gambling industry.
Indeed, Bob Dancer was not only thinking about himself when he decided to pursue a career in the world of video poker. Aside from earning for himself, his intentions also include being able to help other poker players. No wonder he has become successful in his craft.