I would like to see someone write a decent article on Variance/Bankroll complete with a graph of 100,000 hands of break-even poker showing the variance. There are so many postings on all the newsgroups about bad-beats and losing streaks from inexperienced players. The article could be used as a once and for all template to answer anyone who is questioning the luck factor and illustrate exactly how a bankroll works. I have written one myself based on my research and background, but I hesitate to post it because I know there are many more experienced and qualified members that could do it. (I also don't have a suitable graph )

It seems like most serious online players have Pokertracker and graphing capability. I have only seen one graph of over 100,000 hands. Would anyone care to post their 100k graph? I have read that a win rate of over 4BB/100 cannot be maintained over the long run. I suppose that means 2PTBB/100.

At the rate I'm datamining, I won't have any 100k samples for another 6 mos. At the rate I play, I won't have mine for 2 more years.

From everything I have read, I would conclude that 100k hands should show all the variance swings and be the final proof of a successful system.