subject: Poker bankroll - building and management tips [print this page] Poker bankroll - building and management tips
Most new poker players have no idea about bankroll building and poker bankroll management, the main reason for this is perhaps the lack of research and the lack of a particular strategy or goal. Many players think of online poker as any ordinary casino game, but in reality the luck factor of poker is very low and it is highly based on poker bankroll management skills and strategy on the long term.
This is perhaps the most common mistake that players do, in order to avoid this you should set a goal. Assuming that your bankroll is quite low beeing for the first time at the poker room bankroll building should be the main goal, meaning winning money and saving it without withdrawing more than 15%.
How long the poker bankroll building will take depends on several factors: how much was your starting poker bankroll, at what stake you wish to play in the end and your overall skills in poker. Never confuse poker with casino things work in different ways, usually casino players try risky strats and fail almost 95% of the time. This is not the right approach in onlie poker world, every accomplished poker player knows this and you will not have a chance agaist them. The best way is to slowly adn safely climb the stakes ladder with a strong bankroll.
- Having a free poker money or first deposit bonus to start with is good but keep in mind that you cannot rely only on the bonus, it needs skills to make it worth anything. Use bankroll calculator if your are not sure at what stakes to play at, avoid risky hands and participate in tournaments. Research about players and tables strenght before signing up at a poker room is also indicated, you might consider these little things but it will get you ahead in the end. Poker is all about strategy and money management two things that you should master before or while playing at a poker room.
Always keep and eye on your bankroll, it will indicate the right play and never use all your money at a single table. Most player play at minimum 4 tables. Good luck.
