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hobohunter Canada. Sep 19 2010 14:46. Posts 1

Hi,

I'm not completely new to poker, I enjoy it. But I am pretty terrible at it. So far I think I have lost around $700, from playing at the casino or playing online. My main problem seems to be my emotions and bankroll management. I go on tilt quite easily and will just blow my bankroll. I also get cocky after winning a bit and would bump to higher stakes sit n goes and lose all my money. I have a lot of fun, but am just not responsible enough.

So I went ahead and read some poker books, and found that bankroll management is important to being a successful poker player. I am going to try and abide by this and only play at limits that won't bust me if I lose. I started up an account on Full tilt and loaded $100. I am only play 0.05/0.10 nl holdem 6 max, and so far have been doing well. Since I can't lose much doing this, I haven't gotten angry when I get bad beats. My game has definitely improved.

I also downloaded Poker Edge. It's pretty good and has helped me quite a bit. Seems pricey though, having to pay monthly. Is there a good free alternative or perhaps a cheaper one to check out that will have database of hands as well as have a good HUD?

Thanks for reading, I look forward to posting regular updates on here :D

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Mariuslol Norway. Sep 19 2010 18:09. Posts 4742

100 dollar playing 10nl it's roughly 50% chance you'll go broke and lose it all btw :-)

Should follow stricter buy in rules, or start lower and build up from there. What you're doing is shotting. Study lots at the start, watch vods and post the losing hands and you can climb up the stakes faster.

gl hf