Bankroll Management
If a good poker
player plays 100 hours of $20-$40, he could win as much as $20,000. but once in a
blue moon he might lose $10.000. A good poker player could only break even after
1400 hours of play. Given any time below that, he could possibly lose.
A good understanding of the fluctuations that will
occur playing Hold'em should help you manage your emotions and bankroll;
otherwise, this game can be extremely frustrating, and if you are not careful, you
could lose your entire bankroll in a short period of time.
I'll be the first to admit that bankroll management is not the most exciting subject
when talking about poker; however, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of
having some basic understanding of bankroll management, earn rate, and the
fluctuations that will occur in Hold'em. If you have an unlimited bankroll, feel free to
skip this chapter. For the rest of us, your bankroll is your lifeline and needs to be
protected. At the very least, this subject should help you understand better the
significant fluctuations you will incur playing Hold'em.
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