Bankroll Dilemma.

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

EarnDAStack said:
If you're trying to say you put the $50 you allocated towards poker into slots.

It doesn't say that anywhere in the OP. It only says that you have no more funds online and you found yourself sitting in front of a slot machine for a while, that is next to the one your friend is playing on. You got tempted and you played, that's all.

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

DPoker33 said:
I'm not participating in the winter league, Sami! Maybe next time! Thank you! Good luck to you in the league and other tournaments!🍀

Sorry, I didn't know that. But looking forward to seeing you on the other games though

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najisami · Jan 7, 2026

EarnDAStack said:
If you look at poker as something you want to play and improve at and make money from over the long term. Be honest if you could or should have been playing with that initial $50 and then put either $150 or the full $200 into a "Poker Fund"

You're right, a poker player shouldn't even approach a slot machine. But in this situation, we're talking about someone who plays poker online and only found himself/herself in the casino by a chance. People have the right to have $50 in their pocket. $50 that has nothing to do with poker.

EarnDAStack · Jan 7, 2026

najisami said:
You're right, a poker player shouldn't even approach a slot machine. But in this situation, we're talking about someone who plays poker online and only found himself/herself in the casino by a chance. People have the right to have $50 in their pocket. $50 that has nothing to do with poker.

You're good then it sounds like you answered your own question.

You said you went to the casino to check it out not to play then ended up playing.

It's not my money it really doesn't matter to me what you do. If this is a rhetorical question then I answered the question,

"A friend invited you to go to a casino with him and you did, just out of curiosity, not to play anything. But after sitting next to him and watching him spin and spin at this slot machine, you got tempted and you pulled the only $50 you had out of your pocket. A minute later, it was inside the machine in front of you and you were spinning too"

That doesn't sound like someone who found their way into the casino by chance it sounds like someone who can't control their actions when stimulating sights and sounds are put in front of them and I wouldn't recommend them taking any form of gambling seriously.

Anyway I guess I would just say OP made the right decision because that's what OP did what he wanted with the $50

veszmo · Jan 7, 2026

I always choose the safe route in all circumstances because I am not a lucky person.

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

EarnDAStack said:
You said you went to the casino to check it out not to play then ended up playing.

That wasn't about me. It's an imagined scenario where you're supposed to give your opinion. Not why it should or shouldn't happen.

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

EarnDAStack said:
That doesn't sound like someone who found their way into the casino by chance

It did happen by a chance. It's about someone who did not plan to go to a casino, just got invited.

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

veszmo said:
I always choose the safe route in all circumstances because I am not a lucky person.

Do you mean you'll take the $200 and invest it in poker?

Matt_Burns88 · Jan 7, 2026

slots is a fools game, if you ever find yourself up playing slots then take it and run as soon as possible.

$200 is not a bad starting poker bankroll, you can get plenty playing time out of it and in my opinion, much more fun than slots.

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

Matt_Burns88 said:
Slots is a fools game, if you ever find yourself up playing slots then take it and run as soon as possible.

$200 is not a bad starting poker bankroll, you can get plenty playing time out of it and in my opinion, much more fun than slots.

That's right Martt. You can play a lot of poker with $200. And if you are a decent player, with some discipline, you can even build a huge BR with it.

CRStals · Jan 7, 2026

najisami said:
You're totally right Chris.

If that $200 is used wisely, in some small buy-in MTTs or micro stakes, and with some volume, patience and discipline, it could certainly grow into a more comfortable BR.

Thank you for the insights too.

On the other hand, you could buy a $200 super bonus and see if you could turn it into $2k...that's much more fun!

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

CRStals said:
On the other hand, you could buy a $200 super bonus and see if you could turn it into $2k...that's much more fun!

Haha, that's another way to look at it, but not for me. I've done that many times with play money in the CC promotions and most of the time, the return is less than the investment.

MK_ · Jan 7, 2026

I think 200 is plenty to start a br, ....def not giving it back to the slot machine gods👍

najisami · Jan 7, 2026

MK_ said:
I think 200 is plenty to start a br, ....def not giving it back to the slot machine gods👍

Totally agree. You can play plenty of poker with that amount.

dzsire · Jan 8, 2026

You can improve quite nicely from $200. So I would definitely take the money out, chances are you would spend your money in the casino anyway, so it's better to 'invest' it and play poker with it.

michelaltair · Jan 8, 2026

i wouls take the money and just run

hardongear · Jan 8, 2026

Instantly take the money and put it towards poker.

Cheers!!!

Spielkind · Jan 8, 2026

In cash games the “level” (the blinds/stakes) is not automatically increased like in tournaments. Promotion to higher stakes is at your own discretion and is based on strict bankroll management, measured in the number of big blinds (BBs) or buy-ins.
Bankroll Management Rules (in Big Blinds)
The common recommendation for bankroll management in no-limit hold'em cash games is 30 to 50 full buy-ins for the desired level. A standard buy-in is usually 100 big blinds.
Here are the guidelines for when you should consider making the switch:
Conservative approach (recommended): Have at least 50 buy-ins for the next limit in your bankroll. If a buy-in is equal to 100 BBs, you will need 5,000 BBs for the higher limit before switching.
Average approach: Many players use a guideline of around 40 buy-ins.
Risk-taking approach: A few very experienced and well-performing players take the plunge with just 20 buy-ins.

For Tournaments youll need 200x of Buy in in Background. Dont play!

veszmo · Jan 8, 2026

najisami said:
Do you mean you'll take the $200 and invest it in poker

I would prefer to invest in something more secure, but I prefer poker, because experience and knowledge matter in poker, regardless of the fact that I consider it a game of chance.

SPANKYSN · Jan 8, 2026

CRStals said:
On the other hand, you could buy a $200 super bonus and see if you could turn it into $2k...that's much more fun!

They have built some of the most beautiful hotel/casinos in Las Vegas and all around the world primarily from slots…it’s the biggest money maker for most casinos…Fallsview Hotel/casino in Niagara Falls got rid of their poker room and replaced it with many slots and a few tables. I spoke to the General Manager of the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas…he told me that poker was a losing game for them, but they made more money from the spouse, friends or partner spending time at the slots…that might give you an idea of where to spend your entertainment dollars.

antonis32123 · Jan 10, 2026

For me 200$ is good bankroll for poker , I play very small stakes , micros or nanos , I might play a higher stakes or buy in game if I win a ticket for free or cheap via a satellite. Most of the times my bankroll is between100$ and 300$ .

If I won 200$ with a 50$ initial deposit ? It depends on the| mood . Most times I would stop . But sometimes I might[ go for more . If I see that the slot has stopped paying , then I stop

najisami · Jan 10, 2026

dzsire said:
You can improve quite nicely from $200. So I would definitely take the money out, chances are you would spend your money in the casino anyway, so it's better to 'invest' it and play poker with it.

Totally agree. I would do the exact same thing.

najisami · Jan 10, 2026

michelaltair said:
i wouls take the money and just run

Just run? What would you do with the money?

najisami · Jan 10, 2026

hardongear said:
Instantly take the money and put it towards poker.

Cheers!!!

Yeah I think that's safer and smarter.

najisami · Jan 10, 2026

Spielkind said:
In cash games the “level” (the blinds/stakes) is not automatically increased like in tournaments. Promotion to higher stakes is at your own discretion and is based on strict bankroll management, measured in the number of big blinds (BBs) or buy-ins.
Bankroll Management Rules (in Big Blinds)
The common recommendation for bankroll management in no-limit hold'em cash games is 30 to 50 full buy-ins for the desired level. A standard buy-in is usually 100 big blinds.
Here are the guidelines for when you should consider making the switch:
Conservative approach (recommended): Have at least 50 buy-ins for the next limit in your bankroll. If a buy-in is equal to 100 BBs, you will need 5,000 BBs for the higher limit before switching.
Average approach: Many players use a guideline of around 40 buy-ins.
Risk-taking approach: A few very experienced and well-performing players take the plunge with just 20 buy-ins.

For Tournaments youll need 200x of Buy in in Background. Dont play!

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