How do you know when you're ready to play for real money?

[vnnby]

Once you have made a deposit, there is no stopping you

 

[ztibor72]

I have never played with play money.
I deposited my first dollars over 15 years ago, and fortunately, I have never drained my bankroll since then.
Train yourself a little, and if you're not completely clueless, you'll know how to beat the micro bet.

 

[GeckoAA]

Play freerolls and from there, build your bankroll then with that money try playing low stake games and see how it goes for you. That way it won’t cost you a dime and you can see if you feel ready.

 

[BetterThanAvgButNotByMuch]

When you can explain everything that's going on at the table you're interested and have a reasonable response to whatever is going on without any aids or help or someone telling you what to do or whats going on.

 

[hilary antonik filho]

Well, if you don't take a chance, you'll never know if it's time to play for regular money

 

[oskarsbaumanis2]

very good question and an important question, I think it will depend on courage and money balance, for example

 

[yuriko oyama]

I think you can only find out by playing as a friend.

 

[dzsire]

Rather, play freerolls and get money from it, and then you don't have to invest any money, because you get to play from the winnings.
By the time you have enough money to start playing at a higher level, you will have accumulated enough experience to start leveling up.

 

[A kiravio]

I say it's not hard to try. Play a few dollars in the smallest possible games and see how it goes. If it's good continue, if not do something else like , some study and practice in freerolls or chip games to practice more.