13 Dec 2024
Intermediate
This material is for medium-skilled players
Manuel "Phemo" provides an in-depth guide to managing poker tournament bankroll, explaining how to calculate risk, optimize earnings, and make smart financial decisions in multi-table tournaments.
Understanding variance, managing financial risk, and adapting bankroll strategy are crucial for long-term poker success.
Bankroll Management Essentials:
- Use variance calculators to estimate potential tournament outcomes
- Balance risk and earnings by understanding your expected value (EV)
- Aim for a 5% risk of ruin as a standard benchmark
- Consider swapping or selling tournament action to reduce variance
- Adjust bankroll based on tournament field size and your skill edge
- Never risk more than 2% of bankroll in a single game
- Continuously improve skills to increase ROI and reduce variance