If you don’t control your bankroll, poker will control you and before you know it, you will be broke. But the good news is, it’s a controllable risk.

For limit poker, a bankroll of 300 x the amount of the big bet is generally seen as a good starting point. But, you must first be aware if you are a tight, solid player or a loose, gung-ho type.

You must also decide what limit you feel comfortable playing at. Generally speaking, your swings will be higher in smaller limit games. Therefore, a loose low-limit player should start with more than the 300 x guideline.

No-limit hold’em is a game where you should have a lot more money.