When is it time to move up?

[Aequitas58]

Well, normally, I would say that if the money doesn't matter, then you should feel free to play limits that you're comfortable playing, and just enjoy the challenge. If you lose, it's not a big deal (financially), so naturally, adhering to a strict bankroll guideline isn't *too* important...

But...

I'm guessing that part of the "poker challenge" for you is to not only playing the game and making "right" decisions, but also the added challenge of building a bankroll. Not for financial reasons, but more along the lines of conquering a goal. IF THIS IS TRUE, then you should try to stick w/in a smart bankroll requirement structure.

[johnp158]

I would guess that, even if you're not playing for the money, it would really suck to bust out because of playing out of your bankroll. Because if that happened, you would have to start out lower again, at limits that you now find unexciting.

[Talking Poker]

Well, is that true? That's the big question here.

If you bust out, would you be comfortable reloading for $500 or $1000? If so, I think it's fine for you to move up - or at least give it a shot and come back down if you have one or two bad sessions off the bat.

If, however, you never want to move another dime from your bank to your bankroll, then you should stick to strict bankroll management guidelines, despite your success and the itch to move up.

So, like we always say in poker: It depends.

[Reel Deal]

Thanks for the advice guys, appreciate it.

I decided to move up to the $100NL at one site (bet365)... they have a monthly promo going on where you can get a $10 bonus for every 50 raked hands (minimum level is the $100NL table), up to $100. Played the 6-max tables last night for a little over an hour and did well (up $65) and wasn't uncomfortable at any time. I'll try these tables for the rest of the month and see how it goes and whether this will be a permanent move.

Thanks again.