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Bankroll & Variance

Poker Bankroll Management: How Many Buy-Ins Do You Actually Need?

At least 50 buy-ins for cash, 100+ for tournaments — and the risk-of-ruin math behind why. A grounded guide for live cash and tournament players.

July 5, 2026 · 10 min read The Honest Layer

Can AI Solve Poker? What LLMs Do vs. What Solvers Do

AI beat poker pros in 2019, but with CFR solvers, not language models. What LLMs actually do for your game, what they can't, and how to spot the hype.

June 29, 2026 · 9 min read

More on the way: live cash and MTT strategy, pot odds and equity realization, and the rest of the series.