Bankroll & money

Bankroll in Poker: Bankroll Strategy Explained

The definition, with context from real hands and how it connects to the rest of your strategy.

Quick answer

Bankroll: The money set aside for poker, separate from living expenses.

In more detail

Most coaches recommend at least 20–30 buy-ins for cash and 100+ for tournaments to absorb variance. Use a tracker and stake-up rules to grow it without busting.

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Bankroll manager

Common questions

What does Bankroll mean in poker?

Most coaches recommend at least 20–30 buy-ins for cash and 100+ for tournaments to absorb variance. Use a tracker and stake-up rules to grow it without busting.

Which PokerPro tool helps with Bankroll?

The bankroll manager. It runs in your browser, free, with no signup.

Related terms

Buy-In
The amount required to enter a game or tournament.
Rake
The percentage of each pot taken by the poker room.
Rakeback
A percentage of paid rake returned to the player.
Risk of Ruin
The chance of losing an entire bankroll before variance turns.

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