saminwigton Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I've been playing at PokerStars for a little while now in the $10 STT's. Started with an initial deposit of $100 and managed to get it up to just under $500. I seem to place in the top 3 7/10 times and think I should maybe start playing the $20 STT's. Is working on 5% of your bankroll a good idea? I don't really want to work at 10% but 20% sounds good. Just looking for advice from better players really.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmuzeman Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Re: When to up your game? I think most people on here will tell you that you need a very minimum of 20 buy ins for your bankroll. As youve got $500 to your bankroll it seems fair enough to step up to $20 :ok Just make sure if you go on a losing streak and your roll goes back down to $200 that you return to the $10 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laidbackbloke Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: When to up your game? I'd echo mrmuzemans advice. Your bank is big enough to be playing $20 tournaments, and the fact that you've built it up through playing the $10 tournaments means you are obviously playing well enough that there is no reason to think you won't be successful in the long run. Although there are good players on the $20 tables there are quite a few poor players as well............. the buy-in of a tournament is not always an indicator of the skill level......... Some people have more money to waste than others I guess:D However as mrmuzeman said, if you do hit a bad run and your bank takes a big loss, then don't be afraid to drop back down to the $10 tournaments and build it up again :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffy Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: When to up your game? Again will agree with the other responses. However what I would also say is dont be afroad to mix it a little. Play a few $10 tournies and also a few $20 tournies. See which ones you are playing better at or having more wins at and then exploit it. Good Luck with what you decide. Staffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezza Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: When to up your game? Can only echo what everyone else has said on this thread...some great advice here. Just dont be shocked at how bad a run it is possible to go through at poker no matter how well you are playing and remember you need the bankroll to take it! Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: When to up your game? 70% placing is excellent, although a little unbelievable if you don't mind me saying! I would definitly take it up a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saminwigton Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: When to up your game? Right, played 6 today and had 2 2nds, 1 3rd, and 3 unplaced. Quite happy with this and will continue and hopefully get to the next stage of my game soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezza Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: When to up your game? nice one sam hope it continues...whats your pstars alias? Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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