Claudiunm
Legend
Loyaler
Freerolls to raise some money, and when playing for pay, use satellites to avoid compromising too much of your bankroll. As your bankroll grows, then play $1 tournaments. Any tournament under $1 is a shootout and not worth paying to play.
Mantinhoo
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Start with freerolls or micro-stakes so you can learn without risking much. Always use a small bankroll you’re comfortable losing and never let poker affect your real-life finances. Everyone plays within their own limits. For some, $10 is a lot, for others $1,000 isn’t much. What matters is knowing your situation and playing responsibly.
Mario7
Rock Star
Platinum Level
As for online, while choosing a platform to play, pay attention to welcome promotions. I have a positive experience with GG Poker - they have a "Honeymoon promotion" - you make tasks for the first 30 days and get bonuses for it.
So, for GG Poker - If you have some basic skill, deposit of $20 should be enough. Go for the mentioned above Honeymoon promotion - After 30 days you should have at least $100 bankroll (probably more, presuming you play reasonable).
dreamer13
Legend
Loyaler
Yes, I understand it hurts to fold AA or KK. But trust me, it will really help you stop losing at poker.I love pocket aces and kings as much as you do. But you have to understand that they're just one pair. Successful poker players know when to fold an overpair.
DarkSage
Rock Star
Platinum Level
AK is a terrible hand. Probably one of the worse hands in poker online. Be ready to fold it preflop. If you don't, FOLD IT ON FLOP, DONT BITE IT! MAYDAY MAYDAY!
UngureanuDan
Rock Star
Platinum Level
What you guys are talking about here? haha different topic
rei signo
Rock Star
Platinum Level
Play lots of freerolls and microgames to get used to the gameplay at the tables, and invest a little bit in a cash game table to get used to the gameplay against the same table! Dedicate at least 10% of your time to studying the game and, if you know how to analyze specific hands that you had doubts about during the game (knowing how to do this study makes the player develop a lot).
Mig32
Rock Star
Platinum Level
When I started, the best advice I got was to treat my bankroll like an investment, not spending money I couldn’t afford to lose. I’d recommend setting aside a small, dedicated amount just for poker and dividing it by 50–100 buy-ins if you’re playing tournaments, or 30–40 if it’s cash games. Start with freerolls or micro-stakes to build experience without risking too much. The key is discipline — never chase losses and always move down in stakes if your bankroll drops. It’s better to learn slowly than go broke fast.