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Tiltmode1987
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I just got a new job. My plan is to build a bankroll and go for a run strictly in tournaments. My local casino (Maryland Live) offers a $130 tournament and i think that is the cheapest buy in. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thank you bro. I appreciate the honesty in your reply. It is blunt and direct and it gives me a different perspective. That is a LOT of bread!!!! 13-17k??? Dude im definitely gonna need to reevaluate things. I wouldn't be able to stack that kind of money up in a few months. It would probably take me a year to pay bills and liv. expenses while trying to save up an amount that large.Its hard to give advise without knowing more about you. Are you new to the game or have been playing and studying for 20 years? Have you had success in poker and in tournaments? Are you properly bankrolled to play these games? a good bankroll would be 13K to 19.5K for the $130 games. You just got a new job and that's good but depending on what your making you many not even be bringing home daily enough to play a tournament. Can you really afford to play these games?
So i will give some advise. Don't rush into this. Really make sure you up to and skilled enough for the level your going to play. Trust me I get what you want to do and wish i was in a area like you that had games at that buy in level to play. I was looking to take a shot just as covid hit. It would have been with discretionary money that if I lost would not have hurt my family. What ever you decide, make sure your living expenses are taken care of 1st. Don,t risk money you cant afford to lose. Remember the money swings can be huge. How would you feel after a 40 game ($5,200) no cash streak downturn? Also remember this, most people lose money at this game. Take it slow and be careful mate.
If you do this you must treat it like a business. Document all you winnings and expenses.
If it sounds like I am discourage you I am sorry. I just want to make sure you are prepared and know the odds are not in a lot of peoples favor.