Lesson overview
Bankroll Management
Don't go broke
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You have $500 for poker. What stakes should you play?
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Your buddy says 'Let's play $1/$2 No Limit!' That's $200 buy-in. You have $500 total. Is this a good idea? Spoiler: It's a TERRIBLE idea. Here's why.
What you’ll learn
- The bankroll rule that prevents going broke
- How to move up (and down) stakes correctly
- Why poker money must be separate from life money
From the full lesson
💡 Separate Your Money
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CRITICAL: Poker money ≠ Life money
Your bankroll should be: ✅ Money you can afford to lose 100% ✅ Completely separate from rent, bills, savings ✅ Tracked independently
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Moving Up and Down
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When to move UP in stakes:
✅ You have 30+ buy-ins for the next level ✅ You're consistently winning at current level ✅ You've studied and improved your game ✅ You feel confident (not desperate)
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