The idea that poker is a game of luck is a badly flawed one.  If you play bad cards hoping that luck will save your hand in the draw, then you are going to be out of a lot of money with no one but yourself to blame.  Likewise if you let an amateur opponent betting on luck chase you down on every hand, you still have yourself to blame.  Skill wins poker, not luck, and letting yourself or anyone else believe otherwise is going to undermine... 

Ten Basics for Building and Protecting Your Bankroll Any player entering the competitive world of poker needs to decide a few things before starting regular play. One of the most important parts of your over all poker strategy is bankroll management. Learning to pace and protect your money early on will benefit you greatly later. The way you play your money is a personal choice, but good money management can be achieved simply and without...