Have you being tempted to stake a very high amount on poker?

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Have you ever wished to sit down at poker table and spend all the money that you have in an attempt to win a million? Trust me, it is exciting but at the same time, it is a little dangerous. Has anyone ever been tempted? What was the outcome? Share your story.
 
I know it's not possible for me to win a million in one session, because of my bankroll and the stakes I normally play.

If I see a tournament with a big prizepool it usually tempts me to play, but I try not to move up in stakes, unless it's within my bankroll management strategy/plan.

Trust the process, and work on my discipline.
 
No matter how much you're tempted to do this, it's going to be in your best interest not to. This is because you're playing with too much risk of losing everything to win it all. It's not a smart way to play.
 
I know it's not possible for me to win a million in one session, because of my bankroll and the stakes I normally play.

If I see a tournament with a big prizepool it usually tempts me to play, but I try not to move up in stakes, unless it's within my bankroll management strategy/plan.

Trust the process, and work on my discipline.
I have also been tempted, but I also know that it is wrong to bring more money to the table than you can afford to lose. It's wonderful that you are disciplined enough to have an effective bankroll management plan in place. That, I believe, is the secret behind poker, and the way to remain successful in the long run.
 
I don't have such amount in the first place to talk more of staking. Nobody gives what he don't have!🤣🤣🤣🤣 Even if i want to, i will still not be able due to financial constraints.
 
No matter how much you're tempted to do this, it's going to be in your best interest not to. This is because you're playing with too much risk of losing everything to win it all. It's not a smart way to play.

Risk management is pretty important when one is playing poker. Try to set an amount that you should use for each game and make use of it as you deem fit instead of having to do it the other way round. I wouldn't want to stake a much higher amount when playing poker because losing will surely affect all my plans.
 

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