As a game of both luck and skill, poker can offer limitless moneymaking opportunities, but it can also be a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs that pushes your abilities and nerves to their limits. The aim of this article is to talk you through the swings that poker players should expect to encounter every time they play, and to explain how you can stay away from the dreaded four letter word that has busted many a bankroll – ‘tilt’.

Poker is an alluring mixture of luck and skill that makes for an exciting experience, whether you’re playing or just watching.