Moving to U.K. - Need Help

ottocat01 · Moving to U.K. - Need Help

Looking at moving to the U.K. within a week or two if all goes well. Looking to get into some form of poker house if possible. Want to pay $400-$800 USD for rent, obviously the less the better. Coming to play poker for 3-24 months and really am open to any city and most living situations. I'm kinda nervous about his move and would love to chat with someone in the U.K. on Skype if possible. Willing to pay future Pokerstars dollars for someone's time (value of Pokerstars dollars TBD lol).

I've read Pokerstars terms of service for U.S. players relocating and I basically just need to prove I live there. I may run into an issue with not having a foreign bank account and I want to talk with a U.K. resident about that.

Looking to play MTT's full time and talk strategy, learn from other players and hopefully help other players with their MTT game.

If anyone knows of available housing, wants to setup a house or wants to chat on Skype and help me with a few questions it would be super appreciated.

EDIT: Have good work experience in sales and hospitality and tourism industries. Open to getting job as waiter or something to help with bills. Open to doing English teaching part time as well. Anyone who can assist with these two jobs or let me know the best VISA to apply for based on what I said would be huge.
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james728@hotmail.com
James

JamEaze

Is this something you have been thinking about for a while or a knee jerk to Black Friday?

I know when my step-mum moved from Canada to the UK, she wasnt allowed to work initially (tax accountant), no idea what Visa she was on though.

sausage

I am not an expert but I would be surprised if you can come & live in the UK for more than 6 months if you are not an EU citizen.

ChrisB

Bank account w/passport is no problem to get setup, I made the move from Denmark about 6 months ago feel free to add me on skype: jokahdkslagelse

ottocat01

JamEaze - It's something I've been thinking about for a couple years, prior to me even really playing poker. I just was content/lazy and think this is a very good opportunity to take. The U.S. govt decision, though I strongly disagree with how they went about it, really just serves as a kick in the pants and may be a blessing.

I believe that I can stay as a visitor for 6 months or look into getting a student visa. I was just naming jobs as backups. The plan is 100% to play poker and I understand it's not considered a job so I can do it. Is this right?

Sausage - That's a solid concern I have. Any help would be appreciated.

Chris - I have passport and believe I can figure out a bank account easy enough with a little street smarts. I've added you on Skype. Definitely want to chat because my roommate just went to Copenhagen and is telling me 100% to go there.

Reseal

You could stay/lodge here if we had a spare room; but as it is unfortunately we only have a 2 bedroom house. I'd love having a fellow poker player about to constantly chat strategy with Very Happy

z1s6arn

I would love to have done this with you bro but my student contract doesnt finish until late August damn it Damn it!

Good luck though!

hahha just noticed this:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com...oker-house-players-wanted-981868/

see u have already found them!

YATHINNK

Pretty sure that poker falls under the category of "professional gambler" and is, thus, a proper job title.

kierkegaard1

def not a job as we dont get taxed

peteoaten

If your moving to the UK, make sure you can speak Polish

evprop

gl with the move, will ask around and keep my eyes peeled for you!!

interested to talk mtt strategy and experiences on skype, add me if u like!!

ottocat01

So after doing some research it looks like I don't need a Visa to come there for 6 months as long as I don't intend to work. Visa's for U.S. citizens are granted at entry into the U.K. Also, sounds like the bank account won't be too much of an issue.

Starting to get comfortable with moving to Manchester. Thoughts anyone?

Also, if I want to take weekend trips to Amsterdam, Berlin, etc. Will I need any documents that I need to get while I'm still in the states?

rubenfox

well dont think so

if your gonna too the uk for half a year you can also do citytrips in other countries in europe i think

passport is enough i guess

siminitt

I have a house in Warrington with 4 people living in it who are all poker players for a living - maybe room here if your still interested..

skype - Siminitt

ottocat01

Siminitt,

Again thanks for your help with something man. I'm interested and am going to do some research on the city now. I'm looking at a place in Manchester and am fairly far along in the conversations and want to make sure I don't bail on anyone unappropriately if I choose to go another direction. Let me see how it all shakes out regarding timing, etc. That said, yes, I'm very interested and want to hear more about the house if possible. I will get with you on Skype ASAP.

Thanks again,

James

siminitt

sorry mate missed you after my shower i was pretty tied up else where

ottocat01

Getting into London on June 15th if anyone's in the area. Housing in Manchester fell through and I'm now open to suggestions for a solid city. Hope to see a couple of you guys soon.

superleeds90

hjbear

just move to london?

ottocat01

Setting up shop in London for the time being. It's awesome here from what I've seen so far.

Wannawin

GL with it mate - interesting timesahead.

kierkegaard1

also moving to london next week. LDN UNITE

ottocat01

Niiicccee. Sent you a PM. Skype - ottocat01