Thanks a lot my friend, the best advice I´'ve readThe more money you have the better. It's easy to be a pro poker player when you're already rich.
Having 2 years worth of money to live off is a safe start. After a year of playing you'll know whether you're making money or not. You could probably go smaller but with a lot behind you, it's easier to play poker. You don't want the thought of "I need this win or I'll have to start living off noodles" when making a hero call.
But the best advice I heard was, take a holiday from you're job (if you're still working) for 2-4 weeks and play how you'd play you would if you were a pro. Not all weeks will be profitable (so the more weeks you take off to assess your winnings the better), but if you made more than enough over that time to live off, you're in a great spot.
Gracias Academico, muy bien detallado en todos los aspectos, de seguro me servira un monton tu postDetermining the appropriate bankroll size for playing poker as a profession rather than a hobby is a critical aspect of managing your poker career. The size of your bankroll should depend on several factors, including the stakes you intend to play, your playing style, and your risk tolerance. Here are some general guidelines to consider:
- Stakes Played: The stakes you play at are a crucial factor in determining your bankroll size. As a general rule, it's recommended to have at least 20 to 30 buy-ins for the specific stake level you're playing. For example, if you're playing $1/$2 No-Limit Texas Hold'em, you'd want a bankroll of $2,000 to $3,000.
- Playing Style: Your playing style also affects bankroll requirements. If you're a tight, conservative player, you may experience fewer swings and need a smaller bankroll compared to an aggressive, loose player who takes more risks.
- Game Variance: Different poker variants have varying degrees of variance. Games like No-Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha tend to have higher variance than Limit games. Higher variance means you'll need a larger bankroll to withstand the ups and downs.
- Win Rate: Your expected win rate is another crucial factor. If you have a high win rate, you can get by with a smaller bankroll because you'll be less likely to go broke during losing streaks. However, if your win rate is lower, you'll need a larger bankroll to mitigate the risk of going broke.
- Risk Tolerance: Your personal tolerance for risk is essential. If you can't handle the possibility of losing your entire bankroll, you'll need a larger safety net.
- Other Expenses: Consider your living expenses, as poker will be your primary source of income. You'll need a bankroll not only to play poker but also to cover your daily living costs.
- Bankroll Management: Implement strict bankroll management rules. Many professional players suggest never risking more than 2% of your bankroll on a single table or tournament. This helps protect your bankroll from significant swings.
- Goal and Time Frame: Consider your long-term goals and the time frame in which you want to achieve them. A larger bankroll can provide more stability, while a smaller one may lead to faster progression but higher risk.
In fierst place, you not say what play, like: cashgame, mtt, spin and go. I see a comment who say need 500 buy ins but standard is 300 for mtt and 100 for cashgame. From this you can start to calculate your bankroll.If I want to play poker as a job, not as a hobbie, how much money does my bankroll has to be?
You obviously don't read much poker literature. I am not even close to being a pro, but I read a lot. What I read generally says if you want to be a pro (not including living expenses) you require 100 buy ins (this will carry you through the lean times), So if you are playing $1 $2 cash games with a buy in of $200, many pros recommend 100 buy ins. So you would require $20,000 just for buy ins. I am sure some players do it with less but many pros will state otherwise. Like I said, this does not include living expenses. In my country $500 would be considered ultra poverty. Try living in a cold country like that, Here in canada it's usually called homeless!Dude, first of all you have to understand that there is a lot of variance in poker, in fact it doesn't matter much the amount you start but its consistency until you are able to earn a fixed income per month with poker! In my opinion $500 is a good bank to start with...
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I think if you are a professional player your bankroll can be zero. A professional player can definitely build a bankroll from scratchIf I want to play poker as a job, not as a hobbie, how much money does my bankroll has to be?
First and foremost, it is better to have a profession, and then you can play poker.If I want to play poker as a job, not as a hobbie, how much money does my bankroll has to be?
thanks for your reply LaNimmerYou obviously don't read much poker literature. I am not even close to being a pro, but I read a lot. What I read generally says if you want to be a pro (not including living expenses) you require 100 buy ins (this will carry you through the lean times), So if you are playing $1 $2 cash games with a buy in of $200, many pros recommend 100 buy ins. So you would require $20,000 just for buy ins. I am sure some players do it with less but many pros will state otherwise. Like I said, this does not include living expenses. In my country $500 would be considered ultra poverty. Try living in a cold country like that, Here in Canada it's usually called homeless!
I am convinced that for a professional player, the size of the bankroll is a relative question. A professional player will always find the amount he needs in order to use these funds in his work.If I want to play poker as a job, not as a hobbie, how much money does my bankroll has to be?