It's all speculation. Only JonBez comesock will know the answer and I don't expect (or want) him to make a comment on it. The only hints are it's not 'huge'. However, players who were not professional have given up full-time jobs when they became professional. The speculated figure is close to a PC's wage and, as far as I recall, this is the type of job given up. I know people will be prepared to give up money to 'follow a dream' but people still have to live. As I said, it's all speculation anwyay and people spilling the beans on money always have vested interests (good or bad).