As Eddie Felson (Paul Newman's character in the movies "The Hustler" and "The Color of Money") says: "Money won is twice as sweet as money earned." If you are an excellent pool or billiards player, there is money to be made. Playing pool for money is a simple matter of agreeing on a wager and playing the game by the rules. Just be sure that the money won is both legal and honest.
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Difficulty:
Moderately Challenging
Instructions
1
Enter and compete in local tournaments. Many billiards rooms offer tournaments with cash prizes for the winners. All you will have to do is sign up for the tournament; likely, you will need to pay a registration fee. The times, dates, fees and prizes will all vary according to the pool hall. Check your local pool hall for more information.
2
Make wagers between friends at your private pool table (or that of a friend) and agree that the winner takes the money. Check your local gambling rules to ensure that you are not doing anything illegal. If this is permitted in your state, you can play any pool game for money. Simply agree on a wager and play the game. If you win, you win the money.
3
Make wagers with other pool players at pool halls. Before doing so, check your local laws and make sure that what you are doing is not illegal. Some states prohibit this form of gambling, while other states limit the amount of the wager. Once clear on the legalities, agree on a wager and play by the rules; make sure your opponent does, too. Pay attention to the pool hall rules as well as the rules of the game.
Tips & Warnings
Gambling may not be legal in your state. Always check your state's gambling laws before attempting to make money playing pool.
