Cash games or tournament and why?

cranberry · Dec 24, 2018

I like cash games. The main advantage in cash games is the ability to finish the game at any time.

sanych · Dec 24, 2018

I prefer cash because of the game in a comfortable time for you

hookmeout · Dec 24, 2018

Currently playing freerolls at ACR but I am interested in cash. Have been doing quite a bit of reading on the side

smileagame · Dec 24, 2018

hookmeout said:
Currently playing freerolls at ACR but I am interested in cash. Have been doing quite a bit of reading on the side

You described my exact position as well!
I never understood the way tournaments worked when I first started, that all you pay is a buy-in. I actually thought each tournament was all people buying in at $1,000 and higher to be able to play tournaments! If only I had learned sooner! Because I know I've always had a keen eye and the luck when I need it, saw texas hold em tournament when I was in vegas last and didn't realize It was less than $30 to play and actually get some solid winnings if you play good! Of course most the tourneys were more than that but they had one small one I imagine.

If this isnt hijacking too much I was just curious if Anybody on here play a tourney at a casino , like new york new york(or oharra's,flamingo etc.), and if so how much was their winnings? Just curious what could've been for me.
Personally I love these online tourneys bc of freerolls and I've never tried cash games, but I just earned another $33 cents toward my cash roll basically just losing the first hand I called after late reg being so late the blinds were one hand, and I got bad cards! so cash games some day soon.

GameTooHard · Dec 24, 2018

Probably 95% cash games. Tournaments have too much variance involved in winning them and I find short-stack play to be terrible.

Zzzms · Dec 25, 2018

both, but usually tournaments are my strongest part of my game.
cash is a new passion of mine

Viktor Krysko · Dec 25, 2018

I'm a starting player, I play $ 1-2, but over time I will play higher bets

Jamuka7657 · Dec 25, 2018

I love the feeling of running deep in a big tourney. I've mostly just been playing freerolls, but recently won my first $1 buy-in tourney with a large field of players, it was awesome!

Cash games are nice when I don't feeling like committing a huge chunk of time.

killbello · Dec 26, 2018

cash or tournaments

SirYivx said:
I think I play better in tournaments so I prefer those. There's something about taking down a big tourney, outlasting hundreds of other players that is very satisfying.

167/5000

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[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)]in low level tournaments there are more fish but there is a lot of variance and in my experience it is very difficult to achieve prizes given the number of players who register

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scolopin77 · Dec 26, 2018

Depends

Depending on the tournament rules. I like playing low cash game and build my stack slowly.

samexsky2578 · Dec 26, 2018

$ 5 / $ 10 Omaha

tw082 · Dec 26, 2018

i myself prefer a tournament with deep stacks no rebuys...always seem to do better in longer tournaments....if i do play cash tables usuallt try to stick with the2-3,3-5 range

0m3n · Dec 27, 2018

Ofc tournaments, its more complex and interesting...

Dmitriy_rus7 · Dec 27, 2018

if you play for cash, you can quickly double, but the risk is great. tournaments are longer but the risk is minimal

greatgame230 · Dec 27, 2018

Always tournaments, their prizes are attractive, while in the cash you can lose everything in one session.
the most expensive tournament I've played $ 5.50 since my bank is not big

Dsqtq · Dec 27, 2018

Tournaments are more exciting and nervous but i love it

teepack · Dec 27, 2018

I prefer tourneys live and online.

MemphisGrind · Dec 28, 2018

omer10068 said:
What do you prefer to play?
And what is the most expensive table you played
I played at $ 20/40 (Min $ 400)

Cash definitely!!!!

I play at 2/5 regularly now (300 min 1,000 max) my biggest game I've played is 5/10 No cap

Polytarp · Dec 28, 2018

Live I prefer cash and online I prefer tournaments. Tournaments live are long and drawn out whereas online you can multi table in comfort. Cash games live, 20/40 max. can be enjoyable and you can pull down a few G's. The higher stakes require a larger bankroll which I don't have.

Jezdic · Dec 29, 2018

If I could choose, I would always play a cash game. You can always break, do not change the stake, you can take a short break ...

NarcisoAlfa · Dec 29, 2018

Hi, Online, I prefer MTT and cash in live events (is too best for read the opponent)

fadisn · Dec 30, 2018

I prefer Tournaments !
Never played more than 5$ cash!

clasrasmusso · Dec 30, 2018

I like to play both, but is a better tournament player, Then I often play Omaha which is very interesting

jofieloviedo · Dec 30, 2018

Cash game

I love cash game is the best for me but I also have to admit that when I play tournaments I have a lot of fun it is truly fun and I guess playing tournaments Im very lucky but I dont know thats how I feel when play tournaments. I prefer cash game but I guess playing tournaments is where I play better and also I like the feeling of eliminating other players and reach new positions until get the final table without any doubt would be awesome play a tournament like the European poker tour

Sil3ntness · Dec 30, 2018

I use to play mainly tournaments, but now I do not have the time to play really long tournaments and I don't like the push/fold nature of turbo tournaments.

So I mainly play cash now. I like that I have the option to leave early if the table is really tough or I am not feeling good enough to play. A lot of live tournaments have really crappy payout structure (rake traps) too so I avoid those like the plague.

I still play $1/2 live (not rolled for higher and casino I play at doesn't even have 2/5). It plays like 5/10 at times though. Few players constantly straddling for $10-100 (Yes I've seen couple $100 straddles) I would raise preflop for a $100 because the blinds & straddles get so big.

Highest I've played online was $10/20 NL 6 max (2k buyin). That was for one full orbit though

Played a decent amount of mid stakes though $1/2 $2/4 $3/6.

Online cash games in the low/mid stakes plays a lot more wilder/LAG. I see a lot more light 3 bets and 4 bets. Ranges aren't as tight as in $.01/.02. Post flop play is pretty solid though. Biggest thing though with online cash stakes outside of microstakes are there are a lot of really good regulars up there playing for years.

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