What do you count in your bankroll?

[franco]

A site sends me a free invitation to play in a satellite to a WPT event. Value is $25. I win that and get an entry into another tournament. Value $200. Do you guys include these values in your bankroll spreadsheet? I tend to think I should because if I win the main event and pocket $3 million, I'll include that.

any thought?

[se2schul]

If you can't withdraw your free roll to buy a hamburger from McDonalds, I don't think it's fair to count that as profit (even though it clearly is profit). If they let you take the $25 instead of entry into the tournament, then I'd count it. Just my opinion.

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[lorinda]

If you win the entry into the $200, you can book a $200 win.

However if you then lose the $200 tourney, you have to book it as a loss.

In terms of bankroll, I wouldn't count it because it's money that is 99%+ likely to be lost, which means you are operating outside of your normal risk of ruin with that portion of your roll.

Lori

[franco]

both of you make excellent points. No McDonalds hamburger, no inclusion into my bankroll.

thanks