Let's build some bankroll - who's with me?

#**456** 07-01-2008, 4:43 PM

Progress report

Day 0: 100% ($677)

Day 1: 94.5% ($640)

Almost came in FT in 1550 plys tourney, came in 36th lol

#**457** 07-01-2008, 5:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheetah

Guys, I tweaked the graphing options. It now seems to stretch the graph properly, but there is a small number of vertical lines.

If I increase the number of vertical lines, the algorithm in the package makes crazy scaling decisions. Short of me re-writing the algorithm and modifying the package, there is no fix for that.

So please let me know what you prefer for the time being:

proper stretching with fewer vertical lines, or
more lines at the expense of not very good scales at times.

It is currently left at (1).

Cheetah, thanks for checking on it. I prefer what it is set at right now #1. Thanks again!

#**458** 07-01-2008, 8:42 PM

Progress Update

Day 68: 391% ($7,824)
Day 69: 398% ($7,950)
Day 70: 509% ($10,181)

You guys have no idea how awesome it feels to see your hands hold up. Amazing, just amazing. Oh yeah, I'm playing NL400 now.

#**459** 07-01-2008, 8:53 PM

well another day like this and u will be back up to nl600
well done and good luck tommorrow

#**460** 07-01-2008, 9:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

Progress Update

Day 68: 391% ($7,824)
Day 69: 398% ($7,950)
Day 70: 509% ($10,181)

You guys have no idea how awesome it feels to see your hands hold up. Amazing, just amazing. Oh yeah, I'm playing NL400 now.

Nice cup you are forming there, Chris. Make sure it can hold more water.

#**461** 07-01-2008, 9:47 PM

who knows , if he keeps it up he might be the first CC member to play 200-400 nl
long way to that point tho

#**462** 07-01-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

Progress Update

Day 68: 391% ($7,824)
Day 69: 398% ($7,950)
Day 70: 509% ($10,181)

You guys have no idea how awesome it feels to see your hands hold up. Amazing, just amazing. Oh yeah, I'm playing NL400 now.

How many hands is this over?

#**463** 07-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachvac

How many hands is this over?

Last three days = 4,785 hands
Today = 1,578 hands

#**464** 08-01-2008, 5:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

Last three days = 4,785 hands
Today = 1,578 hands

Chris, how many hours per day do you play on average?

#**465** 08-01-2008, 9:49 AM

About 5 hours per day is what I'm averaging. This works out to roughly 1,500 hands a day.

#**466** 08-01-2008, 4:09 PM

Just remember, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Works here just like in the stock market. But, congratulations on turning that line around.

#**467** 08-01-2008, 4:19 PM

Bad day Monday. Played tired which probably caused some of the dip. Suckouts were bad, though. Probably done for today, which was better, getting the loss back and a bit. Much due to a real fish. Bankroll getting close to being able to play $3/$6 again.

13 121.8%
14 123.3%
15 119.9%
16 125.2%

#**468** 08-01-2008, 7:52 PM

Interesting thread.

This is how NOT to do it:

Diary of a Crap Poker Player

Maybe I should take lessons from you guys

Snowman

XXX

#**469** 08-01-2008, 8:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

About 5 hours per day is what I'm averaging. This works out to roughly 1,500 hands a day.

I assume you multi-table. How many at a time? Sorry if you answered this already.

#**470** 08-01-2008, 9:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachvac

I assume you multi-table. How many at a time? Sorry if you answered this already.

At the moment I play 4 tables of 6-max. That's just the right amount to keep me busy without being overwhelming.

Progress Update

Day 69: 398% ($7,950)
Day 70: 509% ($10,181)
Day 71: 499% ($9,984)

Well, today didn't go quite as smoothly as yesterday but at least I almost broke even.

Since I'm now back to playing higher limits, I should be able to clear the Platinum level on Stars fairly quickly. From there on out, the goal is obv. Supernova to maximize my FPP.
I did get a bunch of bonuses every month at Hollywood, so earning FPP is now the only way to get any kind of rakeback.

#**471** 09-01-2008, 12:07 AM

Day 0: 100% ($677)

Day 1: 94.5% ($640)

Day 2: 83.5% ($568)

Ummm, swing? Bad play., err, i cant really make excuses im sucking it up.

Ill turn it around tmr, i love rollercoasters.

#**472** 09-01-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

On that note, where is Boltneck? You still there, Bolt?

Boltneck hasn't logged on to CC since New Years Eve. I hope partying was not too much for him.

#**473** 09-01-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigpen02

Just remember, past performance is no guarantee of future results. Works here just like in the stock market. But, congratulations on turning that line around.

Actually, I disagree, although I realize you said this half-jokingly.

The stock market (and similar markets) are subject to random external forces that cannot be quantified in a systematic approach.

In poker, if a person is a winning player (which can be tested statistically), AND if that player doesn't change when things go bad (BIG IF, for sure), AND if that player practices prudent bankroll management, then winning in the long run is the only statistically probable outcome.

#**474** 09-01-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

At the moment I play 4 tables of 6-max. That's just the right amount to keep me busy without being overwhelming.

Progress Update

Day 69: 398% ($7,950)
Day 70: 509% ($10,181)
Day 71: 499% ($9,984)

Well, today didn't go quite as smoothly as yesterday but at least I almost broke even.

Since I'm now back to playing higher limits, I should be able to clear the Platinum level on Stars fairly quickly. From there on out, the goal is obv. Supernova to maximize my FPP.
I did get a bunch of bonuses every month at Hollywood, so earning FPP is now the only way to get any kind of rakeback.

Chris, I am curious why you don't seem to play SNGs anymore. Do you think cash games are more profitable or is that just a preference issue for you?

#**475** 10-01-2008, 2:27 AM

Day 0: 100% ($677)

Day 1: 94.5% ($640)

Day 2: 83.5% ($568)

Day 3: 99.5% ($670)

Tilted hardcore today, was down to under 400. Played a $40 45 plyr mtt, came in 3rd for $288

#**476** 10-01-2008, 2:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monoxide

Day 0: 100% ($677)

Day 1: 94.5% ($640)

Day 2: 83.5% ($568)

Day 3: 99.5% ($670)

Tilted hardcore today, was down to under 400. Played a $40 45 plyr mtt, came in 3rd for $288

If your starting bankroll is about $600, you cannot afford to play the limits you are playing. It makes no difference whether you are a winning player or a losing player. If you exceed the limits of prudent bankroll management, you will lose.

#**477** 10-01-2008, 2:43 AM

All I play is 11$ and 22$ sit and go single tables?

I mentioned the tilt part, hence playing (1) $40 game, and recieving a nice gift back from doing so.

#**478** 10-01-2008, 2:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheetah

Actually, I disagree, although I realize you said this half-jokingly.

Dang. What half did I put in that in any way seemed to be serious? I surely think Chris is and will continue to be a winning player over the long run.

#**479** 10-01-2008, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheetah

Chris, I am curious why you don't seem to play SNGs anymore. Do you think cash games are more profitable or is that just a preference issue for you?

The main reason was availability of games. At Ongame, end of the line were $100 SNGs. The $200 ones just wouldn't fill up. Once or twice, I had registered, waited for over an hour, but the game never started because there weren't enough players.

I haven't checked the situation at Pokerstars yet, but would think that it's not going to be much different. I want to play four tournaments at the same time, and I think this is going to be a problem.
But yeah, I guess I should at least check cause I really like tournament play.

#**480** 10-01-2008, 3:24 PM

I couldn't access the chart this morning. Temporary problem?

#**481** 10-01-2008, 5:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

The main reason was availability of games. At Ongame, end of the line were $100 SNGs. The $200 ones just wouldn't fill up. Once or twice, I had registered, waited for over an hour, but the game never started because there weren't enough players.

I haven't checked the situation at Pokerstars yet, but would think that it's not going to be much different. I want to play four tournaments at the same time, and I think this is going to be a problem.
But yeah, I guess I should at least check cause I really like tournament play.

Usually 4-6 games running of $235 Sit and goes on Stars. Should be good enough hehe.

#**482** 10-01-2008, 6:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigpen02

I couldn't access the chart this morning. Temporary problem?

Sorry pigpen. The server was down by accident. I run a dedicated virtual server for this application which is temporarily hosted on my windows machine because I am transitioning my real server.

The server is up now.

#**483** 10-01-2008, 10:58 PM

Progress Update

Day 71: 499% ($9,984)
Day 72: 412% ($8,249)
Day 73: 481% ($9,626)

I've been playing $3/$6 again since yesterday, and the level still hates me.

Least profitable hands:
1.) KK / 30 times / -$50.65 per hand
3.) TT / 30 times / -$23.32 per hand
5.) JJ / 32 times / -$18.06 per hand
7.) 44 / 30 times / -$14.56 per hand
8.) KQ / 83 times / -$12.99 per hand
10.) AJs / 23 times / -$9.06 per hand

And no, AA, QQ and AK don't make up for it, not even close

#**484** 10-01-2008, 11:09 PM

ok, I put $50 in on pokerstars, 2.5 months ago and I am sitting on $212 as of today. whats my % lol...

#**485** 11-01-2008, 2:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts69even3

ok, I put $50 in on pokerstars, 2.5 months ago and I am sitting on $212 as of today. whats my % lol...

708.1%/year compounded daily.

#**486** 11-01-2008, 9:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_TC

Progress Update

Day 71: 499% ($9,984)
Day 72: 412% ($8,249)
Day 73: 481% ($9,626)

I've been playing $3/$6 again since yesterday, and the level still hates me.

Least profitable hands:
1.) KK / 30 times / -$50.65 per hand
3.) TT / 30 times / -$23.32 per hand
5.) JJ / 32 times / -$18.06 per hand
7.) 44 / 30 times / -$14.56 per hand
8.) KQ / 83 times / -$12.99 per hand
10.) AJs / 23 times / -$9.06 per hand

And no, AA, QQ and AK don't make up for it, not even close

Wow. Are these stats for Razz?

#**487** 11-01-2008, 9:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts69even3

ok, I put $50 in on pokerstars, 2.5 months ago and I am sitting on $212 as of today. whats my % lol...

%_bankroll = current_bankroll/initial_bankroll *100%
= $212/$50 * 100%
= 4.24 * 100%
= 424%

#**488** 11-01-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheetah

Wow. Are these stats for Razz?

I only play No Limit. I don't even know the rules for most other kinds of poker.

In the long run, all pocket pairs (22 through AA) have made me on average two big blinds per pair.
At $3/$6, I am just over break-even after 450 pocket pairs, or roughly 9 stacks below my longer-term* average.

*I've only played about 80K hands of cash games, so I don't want to call it "long term".


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