Just as important as your ability to play poker is your ability to make a good bankroll management.
The players Inspiron and JimmyRare have proposed a management system for cash game very interesting and is presented in this article. It has been designed for No-Limit Hold'em (NL) games, starting with micro-stakes of $2 to entry (NL2).
To make it easier to understand, the authors created the following diagram:
How does it work?
1º. Step: Have $60 in your account (via deposit, freerolls or promotions).
2º. Step: Play the NL2 level until you reach $110 and make a withdrawal of $31;
3º. Step: With the remaining $79 play the NL2 level until you reach $120 and make a withdrawal of $31;
4º. Step: With the remaining $89 play the NL2 level until you reach $130 and make a withdrawal of $31;
5º. Step: With the remaining $99 play the NL2 level until you reach $140 and make a withdrawal of $32;
6º. Step: with the remaining $125 play the NL2 level until you reach $150 and move up to the NL5 level;
Repeat the process for each rung of the ladder, using the cash-out table in the diagram. If your bankroll happens to drop to the value of the cash-out ceiling at the previous level (values in red - $125 if you're playing NL5), move down one rung until you reach the value of move up (values in green - in this case $150 at NL2 level).
The system of withdrawals and move ups, applied strictlyThis way, you'll have developed your skills in a comfortable environment for your level of play. This way, you'll have developed your skills in a comfortable environment for your level of play and when you do move up, you'll most likely be prepared for it. And you'll have created the ability to make withdrawals, reducing the possible tilts that a large bankroll can make and materializing the results of your work and talent.
The money you withdraw can be used to buy yourself something as a prize (because you really deserve it!) or to build up a reserve fund for any bad runs.
Finally, the system of move down (going down to the step below) must also be strictly next. To move up, you've proven that you're a regular winner at the previous level. But maybe you're not ready to move up yet. By moving down, you go back to the level where you were a winner, regain your confidence and set out to attack the next level again, without putting your bankroll at risk.
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ah very cool this management the drawing helped a lot the understanding, I also liked the differential of the cashouts
I was really impressed by how well this table was put together, with everything in mind and with an exceptional explanation from Fabiano Petrillo.
I hope that the players/learners of players who read this Management will follow it, because it is the second step for anyone who wants to be a Winner, second only to willpower.
Finally this well explained table. Well done!!!
Hi, I'm just starting out in poker, reading everything I can to get a good start at the micro limits. To learn how to manage my bankroll, I came across this site, but I'd like to understand the language:
NL2 (what does it mean?)
No Limit, all well and good, but what about the numbers? What do they mean?
for example, NL10 is equivalent to how much blind play?
thank you, and sorry for my ignorance.
Great Eduardo!
NL2 means a game where you sit at the table with two dollars in front of you.
NL10 with $10, and blinds at $0.05/$0.10.
NL50 means that you start with $50 and the blinds are $0.25/$0.50.
And so on.
If you have any questions, please write back! And post it on the forum too, as many people may have the same question!!!
Wow, this table is very good, thanks Fabiano
I also liked Eduardo's question, because I also had doubts, but your explanation was easy to understand, thanks!
When you say withdrawal, do you mean withdrawing from the account? or is there any possibility of leaving it in a reserve, to create a fund....in my case I play on Poker Stars.
Thank you!
Fábio, you can leave a reserve or simply stop making withdrawals. The nice thing about withdrawals is that you get to enjoy some of the money you've earned.
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Guys, like Eduardo, I'm a beginner! And I had the same question as him. Thank you very much for the article Petrillo. It's much clearer now!
Sorry for the question but I'm just starting out in poker and I saw in this game the possibility of making money and before seeing this table I had already thought about it so this just proves the theory that you can make good money. but back to the question I wanted to know what the K stands for? for example 22K means 22 thousand? thanks guys.
That's right Leo. K in this case means "thousand". Not to be confused with K meaning "King".
In NL2 you sit at the table with U$2 in front... that means pots of $ 0.01/0.02 or 0.02/0.04, right?
I know it takes patience, but I can't imagine winning 50 dollars at these tables, at least not in less than a year... hehe...
But that's the idea? to gradually win at these tables until you reach the U$ 110?
That's right, NL2 has a maximum entry for each player equal to $2. This usually means blinds of 0.01 and 0.02. The pots can reach 5, 6 or more dollars at no-limit tables.
Hello marcelão, first of all I would like to thank you for posting this wonderful article for people who are learning the art of poker, and who one day really want to be a PRO... I know that many people want this, as I do too...
I'm going to start following your bankroll management, with $60 and start in NL2... the entry is $2... now I ask you, when should we leave the table, at what stake? Thanks again... Have a great weekend, success!
Daniel, for the time being your goal will be to beat the NL2. If you get to 15% of your total bankroll at a table, it's a good idea to leave with your profit, unless there are some crazy players "donating chips". So if you enter the table with $2 and reach $9 (15% of your current bankroll), leave the table and open another with $2.
The table is very good, but I've always had a question
in my case, I play at 4 tables simultaneously NL5
Do I use this normal table with a buyin of $5.00, or as I play 4 tables would the "buyin considered" be $20.00?
Ideally, you should add up the buy-in used. For example, it's part of the "variance" that the Internet goes down. If that happens, you'll lose money at all the tables, not just one.
i would like to know what is the minimum value to enter the o,o1 and 0,02 vlw guys , i am a beginner and i learn a lot from you
A 0.01/0.02 table has a maximum input value of $2. It is recommended that you have at least 50 entries, which would be $100, to be on the safe side. If you already have some experience, you can even have less, but always with great caution.
Congratulations.
The best explanation of good bank management.
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That's all very nice, but how many years will it take me (playing 2 hours a day and winning almost all the time, for example) and what kind of game (cash, tournament, etc.) to climb that ladder?
Carlos, it depends on your skill. Some people climb quickly, others get stuck at one level. The good thing about management is that you'll never go broke, because if you start to lose too much you'll go down to the next level and keep going.
I'd like to know if this management is also suitable for SnG, as I don't do very well with cash. If not, please let someone recommend one that is, but I really like this management!
Thank you all
Sérgio, it's aimed at cash games.
For SNG you can adapt by increasing the amount of money a little, as the variance tends to be greater.
Friends, I'm sure you'll find this article very helpful!
My question is about withdrawals... because I haven't seen a viable withdrawal option for us here in Brazil on the sites I've looked at...
How do you make the withdrawals?
hugs
Luciano, the best option today is neteller because it's so easy to use the money. Search about it in our forum for more information.
Very good article for those just starting out. I'm going to try this cashout methodology. I find it difficult to cash out regularly. I even turned $150 into R$ 1,800 in 1 month... I increased the level and lost everything in a few days, totally overwhelmed and not respecting bank management. And I keep asking myself: Why didn't I at least cash out to save the initial 150? It's also difficult to go back to a low level after being used to a medium level. To give me some excitement, at the very least I need to get into the NL50. To do that, I need to deposit at least 1.5k? what if I play 4 simultaneous NL50 tables? Can you tell me what all the numbers and acronyms in holdemManager mean?
Cheers.
I don't think 1.5K is enough to play NL50, let alone 4 tables. I'd go for 2.5K.
About the holdem manager, I suggest you ask in our forum.
Was this TABLE made from 30 buy-ins?
If you consider the cash-outs, you'll see that no, you'll have cashed out 120 buy-ins before changing. But that's the criteria for changing levels at the end of each stage. It doesn't sound like much, but if you consider that the criteria for moving down is very close, it's not that risky.
The problem is if the person can't follow the program.
Explain more about managing the stand with simultaneous tables.
You said I have to add up the buyins.
For example, if I play 6 tables at the same time, I have to make $2*6= $12, as I have to play with at least 30 buyns. My bankroll should be $12*30= 360 ?
Is that it?
Explain better. Thank you.
Denny, the algorithm doesn't explicitly say anything about simultaneous tables, so you have to use common sense. Play one or two tables... If it becomes profitable after about 10 sessions, play one or two more. Play another 20k hands. If you're still profitable, you can add two more (six is a good number).
If you find it difficult (especially if you tilt easily), reduce the number of tables until it becomes profitable again.
But beware: $60 is only 30 BIs, so if you open 6 tables and tilt hard, you could lose half your bankroll in no time.
The number of tables depends especially on your emotional control.
Good afternoon, friends,
first of all, congratulations on the post, it really is a scale that will lead to success for those who understand and respect it.
It's a silly question, but I've only just learned to play, and this doubt has been haunting me ever since I came across this term in a book, but I haven't asked anyone yet because, yes, I've been embarrassed.
But anyway, here goes: when you refer to playing 'more than one table', do you mean several games at the same time?
I think it probably is, but as they say 'he who asks is a fool, but he who doesn't ask is a fool forever', there's my question (:
Thank you in advance!
Hail Ramon!
Welcome to PokerDicas and the world of poker! There is no silly question, there are fools who don't ask....
The expression "more than one table" means that you have more than one program window open simultaneously, playing independent games, each window representing a poker table.
A big hug!
greetings
this rule applies to tables with limettes
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Good night!
I found the climbing table very interesting! I intend to be a good mountaineer! lol
Two questions?
1: Is the table above better for playing with 9 players, 6max or HU?
2: In cash games I always find it difficult to know when to stop. Is it better to set a time limit, hands or ROI?
Thank you!
Great Aguiar!
1. I believe it was designed for 6-max, but it should work well for full ring. I'd make a small adjustment to HU, a little more on each step, as the variance is greater.
2. The really right time to stop is when the game is bad (when there are no ducks in the game and especially when we're the duck at the table), but I like to use the "stop loss" strategy: when the game looks bad and I'm two buy ins down, I stop.
Very good tips! Perfect management for those who want to start with cash games.
Thanks for the feed!
Cheers
Congratulations on the information provided, I would like to clarify a doubt regarding the meaning of the term "CASHOUT FOR EACH LEVEL". by the definition of the glossary this term can mean, make a total or partial withdrawal of your bankroll or also withdraw money from poker rooms. but I did not understand what the concept of this term in the Ladder to the High Stakes, could you explain me better.
Good evening, my question here is just one, at the moment I'm at NL5 level, but I'm not sure how many tables I can play at the same time, because the more I play the more profit I make but it's also the same for the loss, so that's my question.
Cheers
Good evening Mariano!
The number of tables you should play is as many as you can keep your focus on and make the minimum number of mistakes. The famous A-Game.
An average I can say is around 6 to 12 tables.
Cheers!
And do you play shortstack or bigstake?
man congratulations
thank you
i play stg
i'm starting the cash game today
what can i read? does anyone here play everest? if i do i would like to know what you think of the nl2 there (level). thanks for everything. flw
Take a look at our Cash Game articles section: https://pokerdicas.com/artigos-ii/guia-para-cash-game-full-ring-parte-1/
does this guide apply to 6-max or fullring? or both?
It can be used for both. But it's worth remembering that 6-MAX has a little more variance.