[J.A.Sucker]

Not exactly. My point is simple: if 10K will cause this much hysteria and paranoia for you (which is fine), how can you reasonably expect to have enough gamble in you to beat a poker game with decent stakes?

I don't play for hundreds of thousands, but I think this attitude for money is foolish. You should be smart when around poker rooms, especially when playing high, though. Things can happen - ask Raymer.

FWIW, when I go on the road to play 100-200 type of games, I typically bring something like 10-15K, depending on how long my trip is. I seldom carry more than that, and I have a box at my regular room.