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Message: [QUOTE="fcumred, post: 834191, member: 37796"] Bankroll mangement is if anything more important to the hobbyist than it is to a professional. THats if they want to learn to play the way it should be played. Professionals can rely on their talent. Sadly the rest of us rely on what we can afford to take part in. They afford $1 million games because they have the skills that win them money. Most of us will never see a million dollar tournament unless we take a tourist package to Vegas When I started playing poker I deposited $200 one day, the next it had gone, and all I learnt was the harsh reality that its easier to lose at poker than it is to win... But hey. it was fun and a hobby so who cared.. Well actually my bank manager cared a little more than I did... He didnt take kindly to my explanation that I was blowing a hole ( the size of the ozone layer ) in my bank account After losing what can only be described as a considerable amount of money, I found this site and read up on bankroll management. Instead of playing bigger tournaments hoping for the big money returns, I disciplined myself to forget the potential financial rewards of winning, and focus on making sure I went deep into tournaments. Focusing on the most important aspect of the game which isnt to make money... ( unbelievable, but true I am afraid). The aim of the game is to win.... What you get in return for that isnt important. I then set myself a target, and deposited $10 on my account. I played minute stakes and because I got more games for my money I played more, and playing more gives you experience. I learnt more playing 10 x 10c games than I ever would playing 2 x $5 games. Because I was gaining in experience and gaining knowledge I found I was gonig deeper into tournaments, and lo and behold my account started to rise. Instead of regular deposits via my credit card, I was depositing the winnings I had made. OK they were small amounts but that wasnt the point. I was actually winning for the first time. As I won more, I built up my bankroll and that allowed me to take part in higher stakes ( up to 20c... Arent I rebellious ). Again more experience, more knowledge. I am now playing $2 tournaments and I hope in time to go up to $5 once I've got the money to do it. But when I do it will be because I have earnt and won the money to take part. I wont be paying for it out of my pocket... Thats my tuppence worth anyhow... I am ready to be lambasted by others.... [/QUOTE]

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