Over one hand, or even one session, luck plays a huge part in your success or lack thereof. However, over a month, or especially a year or two, a skilled player will be up almost every time, and the fish will have lost it all. I've taken an initial $25 bankroll and built into a 5 figure one. Now, I had help because online bonuses used to be plentiful, but since that gravy train dried up, I'm still up about $1K since. Those who feel it's a game of luck simply do not understand the game.