Bankroll Management for Cash Games

#1 2nd September 2016, 3:43 AM

What is the typical amount that you'd put into a cash game out of your bankroll? I've heard 1/10th of your bankroll but that seems like a lot to me.

#2 2nd September 2016, 3:50 AM

Originally Posted by AMP1520

What is the typical amount that you'd put into a cash game out of your bankroll? I've heard 1/10th of your bankroll but that seems like a lot to me.

If we are talking 1 table, 5% tops. That would be bare minimum, 20 buy ins for stake you play. That is assuming you are a proven winner, and it will be tough to build from here.

However, if poker is your career, I think a working bankroll of 30 buy ins should be fine, assuming we are single tabling. You can't go off the rocker and lose 10 buy ins in a session either.

I think some career grinders only buy in for 1 or 2%, and that's very conservative. However, more conservative BRM will lead to less stress, and an easier grind.

That's what I think anyway. I'm a live player, so online may be different I don't know, because I only play online for kicks at micros.

#3 2nd September 2016, 9:38 AM

20 buy ins is the recommended minimum. I see nothing wrong with 10 buy ins if you're building your roll and you are disciplined enough to drop limits the moment you should. No excuses or you'll go broke.

However, if you're learning the game then 20 buy ins is better for stability at tough limits.

#4 2nd September 2016, 12:35 PM

The Golden rule of bankroll 2% to bring to the table from the entire amount in the account. But for cash games and enough 5%. You can of course more but then it could all end in tears!)

#5 2nd September 2016, 4:24 PM

Its depends on your comfort zone.Some people play with 20 buy-in but more serious players may play with minimum 100 buy-in.But the amount to bring at the tables at any given time-I would suggest less than 4 percent than total bankroll.

#6 2nd September 2016, 4:44 PM

generaly 20-40 buiyns per table, 40 being nit and 20 being confident, that being said I completely agre with joe777, if you are moving up the limits, or you are being bullies here and there on new limit go 100 buyins easy. It will give you room to make more comfortable plays and give you more "adjustment time"

Bankroll Management for Cash Games

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