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03-05-2018 , 02:28 PM

Higo

stranger

Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7

What would be the best to build a bankroll in today's world ?

I plan to start with $500 and play on pokerstars.

My first idea was to play micro stakes cash game but the players are better than a few years ago and I wonder if the rake is still beatable ? Also is it better to play full ring or short handed (for the rake) ?

If the rake in micro stakes is not beatable I would have to play tournaments then.

As I like to play several tables (8 is my favourite); what would be the best strategy ? SnG (normal, turbo or hyper ?) or big field tournaments ?

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03-05-2018 , 02:30 PM

otatop

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12,721

Don't make a decision based on building a bankroll, make it based on what you prefer or are better at.

There's no point in becoming a tournament player if you hate playing tournaments, you know?

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03-05-2018 , 02:39 PM

Higo

stranger

Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7

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Originally Posted by Higo

Currently I'm break even at 5NL but I realize I paid huge amounts of rake and I would be a big winner without paying so much rake.

This makes you a winner.

If you prefer cash, play cash. <------period

Honestly I would continue breakeven micros (attempting to get better doh) and build a bankroll through your regular life (real job). Deposit when you have enough to jump to the next level.

Last edited by King Spew; 03-05-2018 at 04:17 PM. Reason: Really weird...this is posted by me, not Higo

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03-05-2018 , 04:00 PM

sixfour

should be called sevenfour

Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 74,770

In today's world you don't have a bankroll, you have a budget

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03-05-2018 , 07:56 PM

Higo

stranger

Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 7

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Originally Posted by sixfour

In today's world you don't have a bankroll, you have a budget

At least you made me laugh

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03-05-2018 , 08:47 PM

HSDeathMachine

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Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 59

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Originally Posted by Higo

... I wonder if the rake is still beatable ?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by Higo

Also is it better to play full ring or short handed (for the rake) ?

Stop worrying about rake. Full ring starts to die out as you move up in stakes. So, don't neglect your short game or you will pay the price later. I think full ring is a bit tougher than short. Don't quote me on that. Win rates are about the same.

I can't speak to tourneys as I don't play many of them.

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