This will probably be one of the most important online poker secrets that I could give to you.  This is for New Cash Game players – either transitioning from Online Poker Tournaments OR from Live Cash Games.

If you are going to be playing any No Limit or Pot Limit cash games (no matter what the game of poker is you are playing), you should have a minimum of 20x the max buy-in of the game in your bankroll.  For example, if you are starting to play 0.50/1 NL HE, the max buy-in at the table is usually $100.  Your bankroll should be at least $1,000.

You need to have a bankroll to sustain the swings, and if you choose to play a stake without the bankroll, you are putting yourself in a losing situation, no matter how good of a poker player you think you are!

If you are choosing to play micro or low stakes cash games, be sure to to remember something VERY important.  There is no need for tricky poker skills here!  Generally micro to low stakes poker players don’t really have a clue, so playing tricks really isnt going to get you far.  Play a typical tight aggressive game, ABC poker, and you will be fine!

We have all heard this one before, but that doesnt mean we all listen.  Its amazing that the smallest peices of advice in Poker are actually the most important to listen to.  Patience is key when playing poker, ESPECIALLY online!  You are seeing so many hands/hour, and its so easy to play hands just because they are there.  Whether you are playing tournament poker or cash games, patience can be key to your success – as all it takes is 1 bad move and your game could be thrown.