Mindset & bankroll
13 terms
What is Bankroll Management in Poker?
Bankroll Management
Bankroll management sets how many buy-ins you need to survive downswings. It is not a strategy for winning more pots.
Downswing
Downswing
In practice, it is often caused by variance in luck, opponent adjustments, or a decline in one’s own state. Its signifi…
Discipline
Discipline
Term: Discipline Discipline in Texas Hold'em refers to a player's ability to strictly adhere to a preset strategy, mana…
Upswing
Upswing
Its core meaning is a positive fluctuation in the win rate and profit curve over the short or medium term, usually resu…
Staking
Staking
Staking is a financial arrangement in poker where a backer staker provides funds for a player stakee to play, in exchan…
Leak Finder
Leak Finder
Its core function is to automatically highlight areas where a player underperforms over the long term, such as folding …
Rakeback
Rakeback
Its core purpose is to reduce the long-term cost of playing and increase profit margins, especially important for high-…
Cash Staking
Cash Staking
Cash staking is a financial arrangement in poker where a backer staker provides funds for a player stakee to play cash …
Steam
Steam
In practice, steaming is often triggered by consecutive losses, being bluffed by opponents, or encountering bad luck, c…
Poker Staking
Poker Staking
Poker staking is an arrangement where a backer stakehorse provides a player with funds to enter tournaments or cash gam…
Tilt
Tilt
Tilt refers to a state in which a player deviates from rational decision-making due to emotional fluctuations such as a…
Mental Game
Mental Game
Its core significance lies in helping players combat non-rational impulses such as fear, greed, or tilt caused by winni…
Leak
Leak
In practice, identifying and fixing leaks is key to improving long-term profitability, as each leak accumulates losses …