Realistic Win Ratio For Experienced Players ???

[Hog Boss]

Hi All,

I have been playing poker for a couple of months now, and am starting to get an understanding of the game. I play most days for at least an hour, usually $0.25/$0.50 6 handed Limit ring games. I sometimes take part in quick 6 handed S&G tourneys as well.

My question to those that consider themselves well educated in the game, and above average players is:

How often do you realistically expect to come away from the table a winner?

Also if you played six S&G tourneys (6 handed) a day, how many of them do you feel you should come away with a place prize ie: 1st or 2nd.

I know everyone wants to come away a winner from every game and tourney , but what is the realistic win ratio of a decent player?

I hope the question isn't too ambiguous, I am just trying to get a feel for what is a good run, a bad run, and an average winning streak.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

Steve.

[Muck]

Generally it’s better to think in terms of Return on Investment rather then how often you finish in the money or have a good session.

If you’re really interested keep a record; How long you’re playing for, what type of games, what sites, how much you’re winning/losing. A the end of a year you should be able to see how much you’re making as a % of your bankroll, which is a better figure to judge how thing are going from.

A year or more is a good amount because it takes into account variance, you might have a good week or even month and think you’re really on top of your game when you’re not. Likewise you might be playing well but loosing a great deal.