I'm a Pacific free $10 graduate. I guess I have a couple of things to say:
a) you're going to be in for a bit of a shock when you leave Pacific for other sites. The play at Pacific really is that much worse.
b) for my money, there's no better way to build a bankroll than Pacific's sit&gos. If you're at all capable in tournament play, I'd suggest sticking around a little bit until you have enough money to move to Party, or feel comfortable playing off bonuses at $1/$2 on the cryptos.
c) someone mentioned Homer's building a bankroll for newbies thread, but I prefer Gonzo's bonus whoring guide at Bonus Whores, which is a detailed step-by-step guide:
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