What's your approach to bankroll management in cash games?

[Scorpion Girl]

How serious are you about bankroll management in cash games?

Like do you keep a separate poker bankroll or just play from your regular money? And how many buy-ins do you actually keep set aside before moving up in stakes? Is there a specific number that feels safe to you or does it depend on how confident you are in your skills?

 

[Bawse]

For me, it's avoid cash games, and stick to tournaments. I think my bad habits will creep back if I start playing cash games, and I will get tilted after a downswing, or even a few hands that are little frustrating.

I can regroup/refocus better in tournaments. It doesn't sting as much losing a buy-in or two with good bankroll management.

 

[Nomad]

Bankroll management is non-negotiable for me. I always keep at least 30 to 50 buy-ins for a stake and move down when needed. I do not usually chase losses.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Cash games require discipline more than you think. Once my money drops too low, I stop playing. It's as simple as that. I don't chase loses .

 

[MRai]

I only play stakes where I can handle swings, usually with a solid cushion of buy-ins. I set clear loss limits and don’t chase losses. Usually, my goal is to stay in the game long-term, not rush for profits.

 

[mischievous]

I play for fun and don’t get a game without funds to cover reentry,rebuys and addons.
If the game is fun I hang in there if it’s going nowhere full of crappy people with negativeness towards others I’ll bail out.

 

[Bawse]

Bankroll management is non-negotiable for me. I always keep at least 30 to 50 buy-ins for a stake and move down when needed. I do not usually chase losses.

I think 30 to 50 buy-ins is a bit too conservative for cash games compared to tournaments, since variance isn’t quite as impactful. If I were playing cash games, I’d be comfortable moving up with around 5–10 buy-ins, depending on the stakes. That said, I’m primarily a tournament player, as that’s what I prefer.