Is It a Mistake to Play Above Your Bankroll?

[Bawse]

Have you ever played stakes you couldn't comfortably afford because of a big prize pool or a desire to move up quickly? Did the experience change how you manage your money?

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Playing above your roll is a recipe for disaster. Because one bad session can definitely wipe you out. But with limited funds, you just need discipline.

 

[NightProwler]

Yes—and it’s not just a mistake; it’s a death sentence. If you risk more than your risk management strategy allows, you will incur a massive loss that will be very difficult to recover from—making it hard to even get back to your starting point. Consequently, the risk of ruin—that is, ending up with no capital because you’ve lost all your money—increases significantly.