How much $$ do you need in your bankroll to play .25/.50?

Arjonius · #1 07-25-2007, 10:45 PM

Most guidelines I've seen are in the range of 20-30 maximum buyins, which probably works out to $1000-$1500 depending where you play. Keep in mind, that's a general guideline, and also a minimum. There's nothing wrong with having more, especially if you play a loose style that's likely to produce bigger swings in your bankroll.

hielo_uno · #2 07-25-2007, 10:54 PM

1000-1600, if you hit 1600 you can take a shot at nl 100, if you lose the move back down and start grind again.

ShipitFMA · #3 07-26-2007, 03:35 AM

I'd start playing 50nl at 2k. but then again im so tight with my bankroll

kabouter · #4 07-26-2007, 04:13 AM

start taking shots at $600, and start going robusto!

sh58 · #5 07-26-2007, 08:57 AM

if you are decent, 20BI's is fine to start with, then drop down if you go below 15 or so

SmokeyRidesAgain · #6 07-26-2007, 09:10 AM

Seriously guys it's 50nl you need like 12 buy ins at the most if you aren't absoloutely [censored] at poker.

Stigen · #7 07-26-2007, 10:55 AM

Math:
1% Risk of ruin

Good player:
8.0 Win Rate in ptBB/100
42.0 Standard deviation in ptBB/100
$500 Bankroll

Decent player:
4.0 Win Rate in ptBB/100
42.0 Standard deviation in ptBB/100
$1000 Bankroll

Bad player:
2.0 Win Rate in ptBB/100
42.0 Standard deviation in ptBB/100
$2000 Bankroll

Very bad:
Don't play NL50