I just read an email from a viewer who asked what is the required bankroll to become a video poker player who earns $50,000 a year?

The email did not go into detail but I'm sure that the viewer wants to earn $50,000 a year as "profit" without losing his bankroll.

In the stock market there's a joke that goes like this: You can still get a million dollars out of the stock market, just start with two million dollars."

I am sure that is not what the viewer intends.

So, for those of you who have played professionally or know the numbers:

1. Your goal is to earn $50,000 a year net profit playing video poker.
2. What would be your starting bankroll.
4. What available game and paytable would you be playing.
5. What extra $$ comps would you need to make this formula "work."
6. What would be a reasonable initial loss of that bankroll before you start turning the profit? (I'm assuming you don't hit a royal on the first time you push the button.)

And I'm asking these questions hoping that there is such a formula. If there isn't let us know. I've sent an email response and I know that two of us will be interested.