When I first started playing online poker, I went through the ups and downs of building a bankroll and losing it all without any warning. It was quite a rollercoaster ride! But now, I'm ready to give it another shot. I've learned my lessons from those experiences, and I'm hopeful that this time around, things will turn out differently.
I play tournaments beacause I enjoy that. The size of my bankroll decides what buyin I enter to play. To buyin and play I need to have 20 times the buyin.I started at 0,1$ and moved up to 20$ at my peak now I am back to 0,1$ and still enjoying to play.
What a good contribution.
I started with 30 dollars and played at blind cash tables of 0.02 cents, my money management increased little by little compared to the hours I played, but from one moment to the next I lost a huge amount because I wanted to win faster. That was my turning point.
If you want to make a profit, you must be patient, everything will take a process of perseverance and dedication.
I like to read the contributions of others, because you learn a lot from each other.
I started with 30 dollars and played at blind cash tables of 0.02 cents, my money management increased little by little compared to the hours I played, but from one moment to the next I lost a huge amount because I wanted to win faster. That was my turning point.
If you want to make a profit, you must be patient, everything will take a process of perseverance and dedication.
I like to read the contributions of others, because you learn a lot from each other.
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beginners should train for play money for at least a year and then experience and luck will gradually emerge
Excellent post and extremely informative, thank you, I totally agree with the advice in here and people should find what's their best chance at success and focus on that alone to get where they want to with there roll
Great post. I'm starting off by trying to build my bankroll from freerolls so I can move into cash games. Great advice except for ignoring MTTs. If your new and don't want to risk any of your hard earned money, freeroll MTTs are a good place to start.
I belive in freerolls to keep your bankroll going. Its the safest and cheapest way to advance without having that feeling of guilt when losing it all. For me it comes down to how you feel if you just happen to lose it all, and how easy you find motivation to get back at it again.
Just wanted to say thanks for the realistic tips on building a bankroll. It’s easy to get caught up in big dreams, but it’s great to be reminded that consistency, discipline, and patience are what really make the difference over time. Solid advice — I’ll definitely put it into practice
🎯 Building a Poker Bankroll: The Key to Longevity 💰
If you want to play poker seriously—whether it's cash games, MTTs, or sit & gos—you need solid bankroll management. It's the foundation. Without it, even the best player in the world can end up broke.
🔑 What is a bankroll?
It's the money you set aside exclusively to play poker. It's not your rent, it's not your restaurant budget. It's your playing capital.
🧱 How can you build it intelligently?
Start small.
If you have €100, you don't play €20 tournaments. You play €1 tournaments, or even less. The idea is to minimize variance and maximize your volume.
Use the 100 buy-in rule for MTTs. Ex: Do you want to play €1 tournaments? You need a minimum bankroll of €100. For cash games, aim for 30 to 50 buy-ins depending on your skill level.
Separate emotion from money.
Are you on tilt? Move down a stake or take a break. Your bankroll isn't there to comfort you. It's there to last.
Manage your swings.
Even pros have downswings. It's not a question of skill, but of variance. Good management allows you to survive difficult periods.
Move up gradually.
When your bankroll grows, don't raise the stakes too quickly. Be disciplined. Move down if necessary.
📌 In summary: Building a bankroll isn't sexy. But it's what allows you to stay at the table when others are falling.
🧠 Discipline > Ego
📊 Management > Instinct
🏆 Longevity > Dopamine Shot
Do you want to last in the game? Then respect your bankroll. 💼
If you want to play poker seriously—whether it's cash games, MTTs, or sit & gos—you need solid bankroll management. It's the foundation. Without it, even the best player in the world can end up broke.
🔑 What is a bankroll?
It's the money you set aside exclusively to play poker. It's not your rent, it's not your restaurant budget. It's your playing capital.
🧱 How can you build it intelligently?
Start small.
If you have €100, you don't play €20 tournaments. You play €1 tournaments, or even less. The idea is to minimize variance and maximize your volume.
Use the 100 buy-in rule for MTTs. Ex: Do you want to play €1 tournaments? You need a minimum bankroll of €100. For cash games, aim for 30 to 50 buy-ins depending on your skill level.
Separate emotion from money.
Are you on tilt? Move down a stake or take a break. Your bankroll isn't there to comfort you. It's there to last.
Manage your swings.
Even pros have downswings. It's not a question of skill, but of variance. Good management allows you to survive difficult periods.
Move up gradually.
When your bankroll grows, don't raise the stakes too quickly. Be disciplined. Move down if necessary.
📌 In summary: Building a bankroll isn't sexy. But it's what allows you to stay at the table when others are falling.
🧠 Discipline > Ego
📊 Management > Instinct
🏆 Longevity > Dopamine Shot
Do you want to last in the game? Then respect your bankroll. 💼
