i have decided to play on .10/.25 no limit holdem on pokerstars where they have 50 BB buyin. taking variance into consideration, what should my starting bankroll be?
If you have the ability to recharge your bankroll you don't need a superstrict roll. But if you are planning on making a one-time-deposit and play with it I would suggest at least 25-30 BI
NL bankroll guidelines (assuming reasonable success rate and little over-reliance on allins -- super aggro players need more -- looser players need more yet):
5c/10c $ 200
10c/20c $400
25c/50c $1000
50c/$1 $2000
If it's your 1st deposit, I'd start with $600 to maximize your deposit bonus. That should be enough to cover playing 25nl assuming you don't run particularity bad to start.