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Bankroll management is choosing stakes, game types and limits for losses according to the money allocated to poker. It accounts for variance and the possibility of losing. No bankroll plan guarantees profit or prevents every downswing.

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Example of Bankroll Management

A player sets a poker budget and a rule to move down in stakes after a specified loss. Following that rule is part of bankroll management.

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Published: October 4, 2026
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