Bankroll Calculator
Determine proper bankroll requirements for your stake level and game type
For cash games: typical buy-in amount. For tournaments: entry fee.
Enter values to see results
Proper bankroll management is the foundation of long-term poker success. Even winning players can go broke without adequate bankroll discipline. Your bankroll should be money you can afford to lose without affecting your daily life, and it should be kept separate from your living expenses.
Cash Games
Require 50-100 buy-ins depending on skill edge and variance tolerance. Lower variance than tournaments.
MTTs
Need 100-200 buy-ins due to high variance and top-heavy payout structures. Largest bankroll requirement.
Sit & Gos
Require 50-100 buy-ins. Lower variance than MTTs but higher than cash games due to flatter payouts.