Holdem bankroll management is the most overlooked part of any poker players strategy to build a bankroll. I will address the fact that most people playing online poker everyday are playing well beyond their limits; as many as 99% of them, in fact. This is despite the advice of long-time poker experts, who suggest that you only buy in at 5% of your total bankroll. If you deposit money in an online poker room, you will see that the minimum deposit is between $10 and $20. If you make a $20 deposit, therefore, you should be playing at $1per buy-in and no more.

Once you find your limits, stay within them. Push beyond your limits now and then to test yourself. If you are ready, go ahead and move up a level. Then stay within the new level until you’re ready for the next one. This method will help to preserve and grow your bankroll and your confidence.

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