The Complete Beginner's Guide to Poker: Turn $25 into a Real Bankroll!
I started this challenge mid last year with the intention of showing you guys how to build your bankroll from just $35 into a real poker bankroll of $400 or more ready to start working your way up in the games you love. Unfortunately I had to stop just before completing the first challenge but I'm ready to pick back up and press on. Now looking at how easy the games were I now think you can start the first challenge with anything from $15 to $25 and give it a shot.
You'll learn how to play all the different styles of microstakes no limit holdem - from multi table games to 6-max cash. This will ensure you get a good 'taster' of the different types of game and allow you to choose your way forward from Tournament Pro to cash Balla! The choices will all be in your hands.
Each chapter of the series will have some video training content, some written tips, advice and guides as well as a links section showing you the best resources to watch for that challenge here, on the internet and in the forums. If you haven't already got an account with the site we are recommending for a stage be sure to use the links provided in the guide as this will not only support FasterMule Poker and help us bring you more guides but will also make sure you get the best VIP package possible.
I picked the games and sites based on ease and value. For example if you can win 12c/game at the 25c 45 men, why play $1 sngs for 10% roi and only win 10c/game. The low rake and low buy in make these an ideal way to minimise your risk and give you the best shot of making it to $60. The same applies at the $4NL - as you will see from the section it's the softest $4NL on the net.
While the guide is being released a new part or challenge will be released and I encourage you all to play along and watch the videos. Once all the parts are out they'll be left here forever but updated with any new relevant links and content.
Challenge 1: $25 to $60 Playing 25c 45 Man Tournaments on PokerStars
Challenge 2: $60 to $100 Playing $4 Buy In 6-max Cash on Black Chip Poker
Challenge 4: $220 to $400 Playing $10NL 5-max Cash on Hollywood Poker (or 6-Max on Minted Poker for USA Players)
Challenge 5: Make a Profit over your first 100 $5 HUSNGS on BetMost (Power Poker for USA Players)
If you intend to take up the challenge and play along start up a blog in the forums and we'll get your blog in the menu and hundreds of other members can follow your progress and pitch in with some free training, advice and live poker help whenever you need it!
Last Updated (Thursday, 01 April 2010 10:08)
