Building a Bankroll Through the Micro Stakes
Learn to Build a Bankroll at the Micro Stakes: Essential Strategy & Live Play From 5NL to 25NL
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This Isn't a Theory Course: It's a Bankroll Building Journey
Forget PowerPoint slides and abstract poker theory.
This course puts you in the passenger seat as I build a real bankroll from $400, starting at 5NL and progressing to 25NL.
You'll watch me play nearly 4,800 hands across three stake levels, with detailed hand history breakdowns that explain exactly why I made each decision.
Over 17 Hours of Live Play and Strategy
In this course, you'll watch me simulate building a bankroll through:
- 2 Hours of Essential Bankroll Building Strategy & Tactics
- 12 Hours of Live Play Videos at 5NL, 10NL, and 25NL
- 3 Hours of Detailed Hand History Reviews
This is 80% live play content. You'll see me play four complete sessions at each stake level, with each session broken into 3-4 videos ranging from 45 minutes to just over an hour.
This Is a Realistic Bankroll Building Experience
I don't hide the facts: I show you winning, break-even, and losing sessions.
You'll see how to play through downswings and inevitable tough sessions.
You'll learn how to maximize your earnings through well-timed bluffs, semi-bluffs, and value betting.
And you'll understand the differences between 5NL, 10NL, and 25NL so you know exactly what adjustments to make as you move up.
What You'll Learn in the Essential Concepts Section
Before jumping into live play, you'll learn the foundation:
- Solid bankroll management strategies
- When and how to take shots at higher stakes
- The importance of patience in poker
- How to use table and seat selection to your advantage
- Optimal session length for your bankroll
- How to handle losing sessions and mistakes
My Approach: Tight, Aggressive, Solid, Conservative
This course teaches you to beat the micro stakes without going crazy.
No excessive bluffing. No spew. No fancy plays that don't work at these stakes.
Instead, you'll learn to take your opponents to value town, extract maximum value from your strong hands, and pick smart spots to apply pressure.
What Are the Requirements?
- Basic Understanding of No Limit Hold'em Poker
- A Desire to Build a Bankroll Systematically
- Willingness to Play Patient, Disciplined Poker
What You'll Get from This Course
- A Proven Strategy for Building a Bankroll at the Micro Stakes
- Understanding of What Actually Works at 5NL, 10NL, and 25NL
- Ability to Move Up in Stakes with Confidence
- Real-World Experience Watching Nearly 4,800 Hands Played Live
Who This Course Is For
- Players Looking to Move from 2NL to 10NL or Beyond
- Anyone Stuck at Their Current Stake Level
- Students Who Learn Better from Watching Than from Lectures
- Players Who Want to See Real Bankroll Building in Action
Your Instructor
Alton Hardin is the founder and lead instructor at MicroGrinder Poker School and a former college professor. He’s an Amazon #1 best-selling poker author (including Essential Poker Math, Expanded Edition), has published multiple poker books and courses, and has been featured on the nationally syndicated poker industry radio show House of Cards. Alton focuses on practical, fundamentals-first strategy for micro stakes cash games and continues to play and teach 6-max No-Limit Hold’em (25NL and below).
Course Curriculum
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PreviewIntroduction to Bankroll Management (9:48)
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StartBankroll Management with PokerDope Variance Calculator (13:28)
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StartStrategies for Taking Shots & Moving Up In Stakes (6:01)
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StartPatience in Poker - Vital to Your Long-Term Success (12:32)
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StartTable And Seat Selection (9:28)
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StartIdeal Session Length (3:18)
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StartLosing Sessions: An Inevitable Part of Poker (8:03)
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PreviewMaking Mistakes: An Essential Part of Poker (4:11)
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StartSmall versus Big Mistakes (9:26)
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StartIntroduction to Stack-to-Pot Ratios (SRPs) (8:23)
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StartNot Going Broke with AK and Top Pair (11:31)
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StartPre-Flop Range Recommendations (5:15)
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StartLevel Setting Live Play Video Expectations (6:11)