Card Player Poker School: Questions And AnswersBankroll Management, Tournaments vs. Cash Games, Full Ring vs. Six-Max |
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At the Card Player Poker School we answer your questions about the game. If you have anything kicking around in your head, please don’t hesitate to ask by sending them in to [email protected].
Here’s a look at a few of the recent ones.
Q: How much money do I need to start with and how much can I reasonably expect to make as a decent player.
A: The general rule of thumb for proper bankroll management is to have no more than 5 percent of your bankroll in play at any one time. Players who win money playing poker will tell you that they will occasionally take a shot at a bigger game, but if the results aren’t positive, they still have more than enough left over to grind back up into a decent bankroll. Winning players typically earn anywhere from 2 to 10 big bets or big blinds per hour playing live poker, but number will vary depending on playing style. Online players can make more depending on factors such as rakeback and playing multiple tables.
Q: Why might I be doing well in cash games but not in tournaments?
A: Let’s look at the major differences between cash games and tournaments. In a cash game, the blinds never go up, you can reload your stack at any time and you can quit whenever you want. Perhaps you are a patient player. Perhaps you are better at playing deep-stacked poker. Perhaps you are good at recognizing when you are tilting or tired and should call it a night. These factors may all be good reasons why you are better at cash games than tournaments.
Q: What are some reasons why I win in six-max games and lose in full-ring nine-handed games?
A: Of course, the answer could just be that you are the victim of variance, but the most likely culprit in this situation is probably that you are too aggressive when it comes to full-ring poker. A hand like A
5 plays well in a six-max game, but is much more likely to be dominated and get you into trouble in a full-ring game. When playing at nine-handed tables, tighten up your range of starting hands and be sure to take advantage when you are in late position.
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