There was a time when a professional poker player made a living purely from playing cash games or tournaments. However, poker continually evolves, as do those who make a living from the game. The WPT Global blog recently published an article highlighting how a trio of archetypes of the modern-day poker pros make money based on public reporting, interviews with professional grinders, and more.
The Working Live / MTT Pro
According to the WPT Global blog, the first type of modern poker pro is one who travels far and wide, grinding live tournaments and cash games.