How big a bankroll do you need?

You have to have a bankroll before strolling into a poker game. The bankroll is your life line. If you're playing No Limit, you better have a nice bankroll that you can lose. It should not be money that you depend on for paying your rent or alimony. Also, it's important that your bankroll allows you to play your game and not to play scared.

"Some players can be effective on a relatively short bankroll, but others need more of a cushion. They'll get stressed out and play scared if they don't have enough money behind them." ~Jennifer Harman

"Poker is a tough business, you can go through long streaks when you don't win anything." When things go badly, when you can't seem to cash in a tournament or win a significant pot in a cash game, you come to understand the importance of maintaining an adequate bankroll. ~Erik Seidel

"Don't play Phil Ivey heads up. I tried that once and I failed miserably." ~John D'Agostino

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