How to behave and play in poker cash games is a fundamental principle for everyone who wants to make a living and also succeed in this game variant. Simple but effective strategies can very quickly make the difference.

This article focuses on how to succeed in poker cash games in general. It doesn´t matter if you are playing 0.05 / 0.10 $ or 500 / 1000 $ because the strategy is always the same. If you want to succeed against any opponent you have to think and play one level higher than he or she does. The ability to outthink and also calculate stakes sizes for the reason to plan moves such as a well planed check raise, heavy bet, small bet, or even a check with the intention to call with A high is essential to success.

Poker cash games require players who are willing to step out of their comfort zone and make plays that look impressive, but are effective and bringing the player money in the long run. You have to be serious, respect players but not allow them to manipulate you in any way. You want to be the one who makes the plays which are most uncomfortable for any opponent. Because you are playing for money, it has to be clear that there is no reason to be generous or "friendly" to the player next to you just because you know him. Poker is like doing business at the table, and you want to have and also sustain a maximum edge every time you sit down until you leave the table.

What are some general rules to start with poker cash games nowadays? You want to have a bigger bankroll than you put into play every time you sit down at a table. It doesn´t matter if you are playing online or life, because poker works always the same. Every time the dealer deals you the poker cards you want to ensure that you have enough money behind without worrying about losing a few buy ins in a row. This can happen, especially if you should be facing a bad run of poker cards. The game is for long term winners, and you can only compete against any player if you have a big enough bankroll to re-buy and reload if you should go broke.

Make sure to have at least 20 – 40 buy-ins behind before you sit down on a table. This will help avoid going entirely broke, and gives you the opportunity to see more cards, and play your edge and best game all the time. If you wouldn´t have enough money on the other hand, you would never have the chance to re-buy and play against an opponent for hours. Playing poker cash games correctly is a question of the right mental attitude and also proper bankroll management for each player. The great players know there edge and play for the long term.