Poker Bankroll & Analytics Glossary
Every metric and term in the StackEdge analytics suite — defined, with formulas and examples. BB/100, ROI, ITM%, variance, risk of ruin, sample size, sold action, and more.
Bankroll
The total amount of money set aside specifically for playing poker.
Read definition →BB/100
Big blinds won per 100 hands — the standard cash-game win-rate metric.
Read definition →Hourly Rate
Total profit divided by total hours played.
Read definition →ITM%
In-the-money percentage — share of tournaments where you cash.
Read definition →Risk of Ruin
The probability you go broke given your win rate, variance, and bankroll.
Read definition →ROI
Return on investment — average profit per dollar of tournament buy-in.
Read definition →Sample Size
Number of hands or tournaments — determines how reliable your win rate is.
Read definition →Sold Action
Selling a percentage of your tournament buy-in to a backer for that share of the profit.
Read definition →Variance
The statistical spread of your poker results around your expected win rate.
Read definition →Win Rate
Long-term profit rate, in BB/100 for cash or ROI for tournaments.
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