Poker Money & Variance\n\n The common rule for NL cash game players is 20BI. So if you playR$1/$2 live cash games and buy in for 100bb, orR$200, then you should have a bankroll of at leastR$4,000.

Depending on the rules put in place by the cardroom, you may need to make your initial buy-in from the cashier rather than at the poker table. Sometimes, though, you can sit down and have a chip runner run up to the cashier for your initial buy-in or buy-in directly from the dealer.