Others : Know your limits before you play

It is always important to know your financial limits before you play poker, whether it's online poker, or land based casino poker. If you know your limits you can save a lot of financial distress and gambling will be more fun.

Also by knowing your limits, you have a slightly higher chance of becoming an overzealous bettor. An overzealous bettor is the bettor that thinks that the next hand will solve his financial problems. "Just one more and I’ll quit", but most of the time, that "one more" can mean going broke.

In poker, luck is a very important element, but the game should never be entirely based on it. It is better if you set a limit and stick with it. Relying entirely on luck will get you nothing but trouble.

You need to set a bankroll and never exceed it. Also the bankroll should last you days, or even weeks, never spend it in a single night. If you know your limit you will be able to gamble sensibly and in moderation, which means you will be able to gamble again in the future.

You will be able to identify various gambling issues if you know your limits. You can become addicted to gambling if you aren't careful. Gambling should be a source of fun, not of frustration and as soon as you feel frustrated about gambling, you should consider quitting.

If you have gone beyond your limits numerous times you should seek professional help and you should quit gambling for good.