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[QUOTE="sn0112, post: 5695920, member: 430107"]
[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]This is an interesting question.

Firstly, it would be a nice problem to have - it means you're a good poker player in demand :)

In truth it depends on many factors:

1) The buy-in. Some players are backed at the nose bleed stakes (think Macau or high stakes MTTs). They give up a percentage for the chance to win huge prizes
2) The quality of the stable. Are they purely 'backing horses' or are they offering a team environment with full support to learn and improve your game
3) The investors. Are they poker players? If so, what standard do they play at. If you want to join a stable, you should be looking for a backer who is a better player than you and can spot gaps in your game
4) Pressure of performing for others. Some players will conciously (or subconsciously) change their decision making if representing others. A typical example is an aggressive player reigning it in. The problem is they lose the edge that got them noticed in the first place.
5) Pressure of using your own money. Some people prefer to avoid having their own money on the line as a downswing is harder to recover from.
6) The personality of the backers. Are they supportive and encouraging or do they shout and scream at the first sign of variance! :dong:

These are some of the points I've heard discussed on various podcasts and you can certainly find a more detailed analysis if you listen to pros describing their experiences.[/SIZE][/FONT]
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