A few days ago I played in my first home poker game after a long absence and it was a very strange feeling. I guess staring at a computer screen and playing hundreds of online poker hands really does have an effect. Handling real chips when making bets, paying attention to physical tells and getting… [Continue Reading]
Mixing Up My Game With No Limit Tournaments
December 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Playing one poker game exclusively, no matter how much you enjoy it, can be detrimental for certain players. After repeated marathon sessions of any particular variety, many of us are prone to restlessness, boredom and overall less than optimal play, which spells trouble for your bankroll. On the other hand, if you mix in another… [Continue Reading]
Breaking Through in Poker: How I Did It
November 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In my last post, I went over some of the common mistakes in bankroll building that held me back for a while. Well, this story has somewhat of a happy ending, and today I’ll share a little about how I made the jump from first-deposit bonus grinder struggling to survive to a confident player focused… [Continue Reading]
Avoid the Wrong Mindset When Building a Bankroll
November 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
I’ve shared a bit of background on my own poker bankroll growth in a previous post here on Bankroll Management.org, but I thought today I’d highlight a couple big mistakes in my thought process when I was just getting started. I feel that these mistakes are common and that this discussion can benefit a lot… [Continue Reading]
How I Grew My Bankroll by Enjoying Myself
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When you’re getting started with poker, it’s inevitable you’ll ask someone the question “what’s the quickest way to build a bankroll?” I know I did. This same thing pops up on forums and message boards every single week, and you could put fill many volumes with opinions and theory on the matter. The answer is… [Continue Reading]
