Bb/100

[JustTheTipPlz]

I just downloaded and started using PT3. How large of a hand sample should I have on myself before I can get an accurate figure for BB/100? 20,000 hands? 50,000 hands?

Also, what is a respectable number for this statistic? Just started tracking myself yesterday. After 3300 hands mine is 6.25.

[CallifyouDare]

When cash gaming, it is said to gather up at least 50k hands before moving up in limits. If you're a winning player, your BB/100 should be around 5-10 IIRC. Of course, it all depends on which limits you're playing at as some players seem to maintain 15+ BB/100 at micro/low stakes.

There's also some players who haven't dwelt for 50k at the same limit but I think 50k hands is the bare minimum to know if you're consistently winning/losing at one said limit.

Conversely, if you're losing money, don't wait for a 50k hands sample ! Then, just look at the number of buy-ins you've lost and if it's bigger what your bankroll can handle, just move down.

Hope this helps.

[JustTheTipPlz]

Well a month and a half ago I started with $10 at $2NL. I'm now at $5NL with a BR just over $300 as of yesterday. I also just moved from 12 tables to 16 tables so I'll be playing even more hands. I'm hoping by late July or early August I'll have my BR at $1000 and be playing $10NL.

I just found some site that says 0-3 is beating the game, 4-7 is crushing, and 8+ is running ridiculously hot. So I'd be happy around the 5 or 6 mark.

[CallifyouDare]

Well, cash games aren't my main center of interest so maybe the figures I gave you are completely wrong.

Considering your bankroll, 25 full buy-ins should be the minimum and your current state is definitely good. Just keep making it grow and move up when you're confident enough.