Bankroll Question

[Megenoita]

Is it pretty okay to take a shot at 3/6 (6 max) with $1,500? If so, at what point do you move back down?

Thanks,
M

[krubban]

I don't know much about 6max but I've heard that 150-200 bb downswings are fairly common. 1500$ sounds a bit low and if i were you i would play 2/4 until i had at least 2000$ before making a try. You can usually find some short 2/4 tables if you prefer that.

[Trump]

You should probably build it up to at least 300 BBs ($1800) before you take a shot at it.

[UATrewqaz]

Taking a shot is fine if you are prepared to drop down immediately should you start off poorly (even if it's just bad beats).

[mike4bmp]

While we're on this thread...
How do you bankroll a game with a full kill? Is it 300X the big kill bet? Or somewhere in between....

[EStreet20]

If you want I wouldn't go exclusively to 3/6 6 max with 1500 but for a shot maybe dedicate 300 bucks and open up two tables, that way even if you go bust at both you have your adequeate (300 BB) roll for 2/4.

Good luck,
Matt (Formerly the king of destroying his roll and delaying his progress by "taking shots" at higher limits)

[Megenoita]

Matt, I'm curious how your shots destroyed your BR...do you mean taking shots where losing would leave you well below an appropriate BR for a lower level?

M