is it still possible to make money playing online poker in 2026?

Feels like every year it gets harder to grind out a real profit in online poker unless you're either crazy disciplined or have a math brain wired for it. I still see people claim they’re crushing micro stakes, but then you hear about all the solvers and bots making the games tighter, and I wonder if that's just noise or if there’s really still a gap for skilled players with a good game selection. Bankroll management and not chasing losses probably matter even more than before.

I’m not trying to chase the dream or play full-time, but it’d be nice to believe there’s still a realistic path for the part-timers who study a bit and pick their spots. Anyone here finding steady success or is it just not worth the effort anymore?