Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

Lot of the successful players are staking as an investment on their money. Poker is a business, this is a good way to make money. Why not do both?

For me only my money. I don't like to depend on anyone but myself.

I dont like to "stake" people.. I dont speak english very well i dont know if giving someone money for free so they dont have preassure its staking.. But i like more to do that..

I dont like the part of taking some part of winnings if i dont play

Well it can be extremely profitable for you and the investor when selling stake since I'd imagine the investor has a 'stable' of horses including yourself where you get to learn and be coached much more. But the downside of being part of these stables is that if you have a bad year, you'll be stuck in 'make-up' and be crushed by the debt you ultimately owe. Professional pokers who are unable to make-up that debt aren't seen in the world of poker ever again because they have no choice but to quit playing it professionally.

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Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

It's all about bankroll management. For cash I play with at least 20BBs, and for MTTs I play with at least 50BBs (small field 30-100 players) 100BBs (mid size fields 101-200) 150BBs (Large fields 201+) I will keep my share of the buy in within those ranges and sell the rest.

If you are a skilled player you could raise your bankroll,so that YOU can have more money of YOUR OWN,so that you can play MORE FOR YOURSELF by investing for others..at least in the beginning..

exactly, since you know your chances of improving your funds without the need for terseros or that is my thought

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

You do not want to let your friends make money?

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

A moot point. It’s more convenient for me to use my money. Not such a responsibility.

I have very big doubts that if you are a bad player someone will want to invest in your game !!! to get an investment you need to play a plus or so !!!Of course, if you are a good player it is better to play for your money, but sometimes it happens that sites offer very expensive tournaments worth 10,000 - 25,000 dollars or more !!! even an experienced player does not want to risk such an amount of money, so I think it’s normal to divide this amount, suggesting the rest to invest money in your game !!!!

I think it's better to play for your money, then you'll better control your bankroll

Yes I agree
In playing with my own money but if there is a proposal to play a tournament of very high value entry and receive a sponsorship there is no problem closing deal because I think timely times pass but you should play for yourself too I think both things are valid .

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

If you have enough money from a purely financial perspective it makes sense to play your own money every event.

But a lot of stacking and backing deals always have coaching involved with them. If you can get backed by someone and receive coaching as part of the deal you may give up a little money in the short run but in the long run you will be much better of for having done so.

Also if an event is outside your bankroll but you are a good enough player to be profitable in the field there is nothing wrong with selling action to be able to play.

You Tube

This video covers both sides of the coin, and is great for anyone looking to get involved!

Card debts are a serious responsibility. They may ask 😂 Therefore, it is better to play your own and if you win, you don’t have to share it with anyone😎

I would rather play for a business and gun for a lottery win. This is because if I win lottery I would be more free to do what I want to do and not be tied down. The businesses tie me down in internet related half way houses that allow limited drinking. It three hots and a cot and better then most jobs out there.

Hello.
I am convinced that any player can build their bankroll by playing freerolls. Therefore, I believe that a player should only play for the money he has won, without any additional investment.

Honestly i don't belong in this conversation b/c i'm just now becoming an even player at micro level but i have opinions. Why not use investors it's good for everyone the player gets to make profits without risking their own money. The investor gets a chance to earn profits they wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from.

It's a win win the player will be able to take on more higher stakes tournaments and maybe even play better because they won't have that fear of losing their own money that could make them second guess things at times. With poker in my opinion it's a lot about gut instinct, taking the money concerns out of the way might make it easier to go with you first instinct.

It depends on the type of person you are in general. I personally hate to take loans and do it very rarely and only for things that are impossible to be financed otherwise (like new car leasing for example). I consider staking as taking loan so for poker i play only with my own money and this way i am much more calm at table.

If I were selling my shares I would be in a state of increased responsibility, so it would be better if I would prefer to play independently and independently, so that the result does not exert psychological pressure on me
although it’s everyone’s business if you are a successful player and you have great potential in money, as well as experience and credibility in poker

It’s better to play for your money because in cases of loss you don’t owe anyone.

Hello everyone. It would not be a bad idea to have a financier. But who the hell would put a penny on a novice like me?
Sorry for my rustic English, high school mix and google translate.

I'm with Warrior on this one. Anyone who would stake me definitely has a strong dislike for money. Obviously being a degenerate who nobody should stake would also greatly inhibit my ability to offer up a stake to anyone else.

Of course your own money i think

Personally I prefer playing with my own money but often friends stake me into live games, usually with a 50-50 agreement.

Top pros almost always exchange percentages of each other in large buy in tournaments because it's wise hedging your bets and is insurance against not making the money. When you do not, someone you have backed might...

As somebody who has had experience with all forms of staking, the short answer is: It depends!

Evan Jarvis has solid advice in his post. All in all, you'd prefer to be playing your own money (because this means for are doing well and building up your bankroll).

I do not like to have debts. And especially since I would depend on someone.

If I have a lot of money maybe will invest in some player , but now I prefer to play for me.

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If I have a lot of money maybe will invest in some player , but now I prefer to play for me.

I agree, playing on myself --> investing at the stocks market.

the truth both have their pros and cons since not all are optimal for an investment, own money is the best to put it at risk, obviously, when there is an investor you could earn more in less time but the risk is losing everything in one bad move, I consider that the own money is better













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For sure play with my own money. Im to bad player to borow some money. hahahaha

I believe that a skilled player does not need investment. For a disciplined and patient player, own funds will be enough.

I like to use my own money.

I have friends that we walk into a casino, they will hand me $300 with the agreement that I owe nothing if I lose the $300 and return the $300 and split the profits if I come out ahead. Normally, I end up $40 to $60 up and don't keep any of the profit. For me, the fun of playing is reward enough.

I have done both. I always ended up quitting the stakes because as a winning poker player, I absolutely hate having to give away some of my winnings.

If I was taking shots in a higher stakes game though, where I am not sure if I have an edge, then I would consider getting a stake again.

There isn’t such a crazy person to invest money in a player like me, and even I personally avoid it as much as I can. Using freerolls, I built a solid bankroll in several rooms without exposing myself to any risk, and I played stronger tournaments by winning tickets. Anything beyond that is for better players.

This is an interesting question.

Firstly, it would be a nice problem to have - it means you're a good poker player in demand

In truth it depends on many factors:

1) The buy-in. Some players are backed at the nose bleed stakes (think Macau or high stakes MTTs). They give up a percentage for the chance to win huge prizes
2) The quality of the stable. Are they purely 'backing horses' or are they offering a team environment with full support to learn and improve your game
3) The investors. Are they poker players? If so, what standard do they play at. If you want to join a stable, you should be looking for a backer who is a better player than you and can spot gaps in your game
4) Pressure of performing for others. Some players will conciously (or subconsciously) change their decision making if representing others. A typical example is an aggressive player reigning it in. The problem is they lose the edge that got them noticed in the first place.
5) Pressure of using your own money. Some people prefer to avoid having their own money on the line as a downswing is harder to recover from.
6) The personality of the backers. Are they supportive and encouraging or do they shout and scream at the first sign of variance!

These are some of the points I've heard discussed on various podcasts and you can certainly find a more detailed analysis if you listen to pros describing their experiences.

I prefer to play only with my own money. Everything depends only on yourself.

not a good idea..if you cant afford it then dont play..

Good winnings do not come so often, so it is better to play with your money

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

I could never sell shares to a Poker game, Once a friend asked me if I was playing a big tourney with a £100 buy-in and I said I was considering it, but £100 to me is a lot of money and he suggested we went half each. I refused saying that if we went half each I would be worried about losing his money, as well as my own.
That was not for me If I was going to play, I would only put my money at risk and If I was good enough to make the final table, then I might consider selling part of the action.

When the fun Stops, STOP!

I'm staked by American Express and Discover. They just don't know it yet!

This is a personal matter...

If you play a lot and often, then why not, especially a good opportunity to play at higher limits

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

If you sell stakes to investors, and you don't perform, and they know or find out who you are, you may have created yourself a tremendous problem.

Use your own money.

Well i would like to be sponsored so could play in a big buy in tournaments, but it is important that you have a lot of good results and in GG poker you can check what is the ratio of winning and loosing tournaments for every player in "poker craft" so you may decide where will you invest.

I'd rather have 100% of myself, just because.

Originally Posted by Mikeloti13

Do you think its better to play with your own money or to sell stakes to investors? I personally think everybody who is confident in themselves and have big enough bankroll should play with their own money.

In my Opinion there are factors to consider than just confidence and bankroll. I see cases for both.

Cash Game/Tournament?

We will start tournament first since this is where it happens most. I will ask you a question..... Would you play every WSOP event if person X pays ALL the buy ins and you have to give 50% of winnings to them?

Of course you would. Be crazy not to. Your variance just went poof .No risk just rewards for you. Makes it real easy to profit as a tournament player.

If someone wants to pay all my entries for a 50% stake let me know I am Game...lol

And for cash games I would prefer to use my own bankroll so I control risk management. But if someone says they will buy into a very soft $5/$10 or higher I am all for it.

I just do not see a clear cut Yes/No answer to your question.

I think staking is very important as it will allow you to play more MTTs and give you more chances for deep runs than when you only rely on your own bankroll

I definitely come down on the side of the "play with your own money" camp. If nothing else, getting staked I'd think would make a player much more complacent.

I know some players that do that. Also play with there own $ too. It can be rewarding. If you have the BR it's worth trying. Good Luck to you..