Champion of Poker

Hello,

Assume that at a $1/$2 no-limit game, buy-in is $100. Say you’re doing very well and are actually up the buy-in four times. However, because of some reasons like fear and lack of confidence, you thought of reducing the chips you have put in.

Well, I personally believe you can just leave the table and re-join for the normal buy-in at NHLE, however I’m not so sure if it’s the same thing at live cash games. Any idea? I heard once that the chips must remain in play, is this true? Also, is it a good thing to keep a few chips to secure the bankroll?

Thanks!

Regards,
Raf Bobwin
Raf,

In a live game this sort of thing is frowned upon. Many casinos ban it. If you want to take some of your chips off of the table, get up and leave the game and cash out. If you want to come back in, go back through the brush to obtain a new seat if you are in a live game. If you are online, just quit the table and buy back in with a new buyin.

As far as whether it is a good idea to secure some profit, sometime it is good, and sometimes it is not. It depends on whether it makes you play differently. If you want to secure some, and come back in and plan to play normally, then fine. But if you plan to come back into defend from losing your winnings, then don’t do it.