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 …