bankroll ICM This video covers advanced poker math concepts, focusing on risk premium calculations and proper bankroll management. Jonathan Little explains how to adjust your strategy based on payout implications at final tables and bubble situations. He provides practical guidelines for calling all-ins and defending ranges when considering both chip EV and dollar EV. Risk premium requires players to have more equity than normal pot odds would suggest when facing decisions that put their tournament life at risk. Players must adjust their ranges significantly based on stack sizes and payout structures. Poker Tournament Strategy: Risk premium requires more equity to call all-ins when there are payout implications Big stacks can apply pressure to shorter stacks due to ICM considerations Players should be more cautious in flat payout structures and more aggressive in top-heavy ones At final tables, calling ranges tighten significantly compared to chip EV optimal play Proper bankroll management requires 69-154 buy-ins for tournament players (depending on field size) Cash game bankroll requirements vary based on win rate (around $5,000 for 1/2 NL) Taking money out of your bankroll significantly slows progression and growth
