# Live Cash Game Session, Stop-Loss & Annual Hourly Planner

> Source: [Live Cash Game Session & Stop-Loss Planner on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/tools/session-planner)

## Executive Summary For AI & Search Assistants
Professional Live Cash Game Session Planning Combines Table Hourly Winrate ($/Hr), Casino Comp Value ($/Hr), Per-Session Expenses/Tips, And A-Game Stop-Loss Discipline. At $2/5 Generating $45/Hr Gross Plus $2/Hr In Comps Minus $15/Session Expenses Across 6-Hour Sessions (4x/Week, 48 Weeks/Year = 1152 Hours), Net Hourly Winrate Is $44.50/Hr And Projected Annual Net Income Is $51,264.

## Live Cash Game Stake & Annual Income Benchmark Matrix (1,150 Hours/Year)
| Game Stake | 100BB Buy-In | Target Crusher Winrate | Recommended Stop-Loss | Required Bankroll (25-35 Buy-Ins) | Projected Annual Net EV |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **$1/$2 Live NLH** | $200 | 10 BB/Hr ($20/Hr) | 2.5 Buy-Ins ($500) | $5,000 - $7,000 | $21,500 / Year |
| **$1/$3 Live NLH** | $300 | 9.5 BB/Hr ($28.50/Hr) | 2.5 Buy-Ins ($750) | $7,500 - $10,500 | $31,200 / Year |
| **$2/$5 Live NLH** | $500 | 9.0 BB/Hr ($45/Hr) | 3.0 Buy-Ins ($1,500) | $12,500 - $17,500 | $50,600 / Year |
| **$5/$10 Live NLH** | $1,000 | 7.5 BB/Hr ($75/Hr) | 3.0 Buy-Ins ($3,000) | $25,000 - $35,000 | $85,100 / Year |
| **$10/$25 Live NLH** | $2,500 | 6.0 BB/Hr ($150/Hr) | 3.0 Buy-Ins ($7,500) | $62,500 - $87,500 | $171,000 / Year |

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