My Cash Game Challenge

[Valiant23]

I've said many times that I struggle to find a focus for cash games, mainly due to having no end goal. I've looked for ways to change this so that I can test the water and I think I've found a 'structure' that appeals to me. I'm going to run 2 challenges. One playing the cash tables (at Pokerroom) and one playing cash game variant's such as Razz, Stud, Stud8, HORSE and anything that takes my fancy. As I have never deposited there, I have chosen FTP rather than Pokerstars as my variant home and I will ONLY be playing cash on these sites with the balance available to me. I will keep a record using the Cash game recorder provided by Hodgey (up until the time I break it) and I will be recording my progress in here. This is not a bankroll challenge because I'm ignoring good bankroll management in favour of a higher risk approach. **Do not attempt this challenge unless you can afford to lose.** The Goal: Is to go from playing the lower levels to playing at the higher levels by 'limit jumping'. LEVEL 1: $0.10/$0.25 Start: $25 End: $50 Level 2: $0.25/$0.50 Start: $50 End: $100 Level 3: $0.50/$1.00 Start: $100 End: $200 Level 4: $1/$2 Start: $200 End: $400 Level 5: $2/$4 Start: $400 End: $600 Level 6: $3/$6 Start: $600 End: $1,000 Level 7: $5/$10 Start: $1,000 End: $2,000 Level 8: $10/$20 Start: $2,000 End: $5,000 Level 9: $25/$50 Start: $5,000 End: $10,000 My Rules: 1) In order to avoid a 'risk of ruin' and keep this all self financing, I am not aiming to just reach level 9, but I am planning to aim for level 1, then start again aiming for level two, then start again aiming for level 3 and so on. 1a) I will start any level with the sum listed above, but due to sudden work commitments I may have to end a session before I reach the 'end'. If that is the case, I may restart the level with the end balance of my previous session if I choose. eg. I start level 1 and get to $33 before work. I may restart with $25 OR $33 when I return. 2) No multitabling in order to complete the challenge quicker - I am allowed to play tournaments on other sites if I so choose. 3)I can drop down levels as many times as you want or need to in the challenge in order to 'stay alive'. 4)No skipping levels. I must complete level 3 before starting on level 4. 5)No assitance from anyone or anything. I am NOT using any kind of HUD or tracker other than the cash games recorder. However I can ask for advice after a hand has been completed in Poker Strategy. I plan to post when and where I am playing, however if another PLer joins any table I am playing I will leave immediately. If I get 'hounded', I will stop posting when and where I am playing.

[Hodgey]

Re: My Cash Game Challenge If you break the sheet, I will fix it for you! :lol One thing I would say is try and play at a site where you get rakeback. It may only be small amount to start with but soon adds up. :ok Best of luck mate. :hope