Bad Beats, Coolers, and Conspiracy Theories During this bankroll challenge, brutal events happen constantly. From an unrelenting downswing to endless bad beats and coolers, it felt like the opponents were riding an infinite wave of luck while we were stuck on the losing side. It made me wonder: is the game rigged? Are the poker rooms just scam operators draining deposits? Are there even any winning poker players out there? It’s hard to find anyone who has genuinely crushed a bankroll challenge. My progress has stalled. After briefly moving up to 25NL, I’ve had to drop back to 10NL, only to face what feels like never-ending lousy luck. I’m nearing 100,000 hands, and the downswing shows no signs of letting up. Thankfully, I managed to win several bad-beat jackpots, and the rakeback has been a lifesaver, keeping my bankroll afloat. My bankroll is stable enough to grind 10NL all night long without worrying too much about bad beats and coolers. But when will this end? Why does it feel like ...
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