Playing Poker on a Limited Bankroll
Monday, September 22nd, 2008Poker is a game that can give you money or take away the same. It fluctuates and you need to keep adjusting the amount of money you would put in the game. To put that in plain words: if you have a limited bankroll, don’t keep playing – stop at once. Don’t go broke by playing a game.
If you are a newbie player, play a limit-game. The money you would outlay here depends on the bankroll. It is often seen that players play at relatively high limits than their bankroll would permit. If they get lucky and win games, it is okay. If not, the consequences are terrible.
The amount you would use in a game depends on the type of the game and the type of player you are. If you are a loose player, a good bankroll is needed. For beginners, aim at a higher bankroll than what your friend – who has ten years experience of playing poker – would need.
On the other hand, tight passive games need less money while loose aggressive games need more. A defeatist or a player on “Tilt” would require a huge bankroll to back him up.
However, even though a lot of parameters are needed for adjusting the bankroll, surveys suggest that top players generally keep bankroll that is 350 types the big bet. You can go for a lower bankroll if you are a conservative player or don’t like to take too many risks.
The other strategy to keep your bankroll under control is to play for a higher limit and then scale it down when things become bad or unfavourable. What is required here is discipline and perseverance.
Lastly, if you want to take chances, keep your bankroll to 500 times the big bet, else settle for 250-300 times the big bet if you want to learn and play at a low-limit.

