Is it better to play cash games or tournament?

csabika94 · Jan 10, 2026

everyone has to decide this for themselves

alucaa · Jan 10, 2026

I like tournaments because of the excitement, I still haven't calculated how much I win or lose in each one separately

ztibor72 · Jan 11, 2026

For me, CG is boring, I played a lot at the beginning of my career, but especially when I had good Rakeback, it was the best way to spin.
Since then I have switched to HyperHu and spinandgo. I mainly play them in addition to smaller tournaments.

Dushka · Jan 11, 2026

Of course tournaments , for me)))

odonob · Jan 11, 2026

Tournament, cash is basically impossible

nelomec · Jan 11, 2026

ART-Poker said:
In my opinion cash games generally provide a more reliable, controllable income stream for skilled players than tournaments, because they offer steadier expected-value per hour, greater control over variance, and easier bankroll management

For me is tournament becouse of large prize and we can play with others types of players and see a lot of strategy.

RagNar87 · Jan 12, 2026

In my opinion tournament is better ! Also I played mostly tournaments.

Rost · Jan 12, 2026

It's better to choose what interests you more. Don't play games you don't like. I don't like cash games, I like tournaments much more.

Stringy · Jan 13, 2026

whichever suits play and time best but i prefer cash games, can come in and out very quickly

Baco · Jan 15, 2026

I prefer tournaments.

andron205 · Jan 15, 2026

I find participating in tournaments more interesting

odonob · Jan 15, 2026

Tournaments, far too much variance or luck in cash games.

martDdart · Jan 15, 2026

I have about 30-60 minutes a day to play poker in weekdays so cashgame suites me fine.

farahonloveshad · Jan 15, 2026

You're right, cash games offer more stability and control than tournaments.

Propane Goat · Jan 17, 2026

I prefer tournaments, but large-field MTTs take so much time to get through and there is so much variance - you can spend 5-6 hours or more playing your best game only to bust out to some ridiculous hand right before the bubble.

I could never play limit cash games, they're just so mind-numbingly boring for me.

phoenixKK · Jan 18, 2026

Tournaments are better for beginners although cash games are for experienced players with lots of skills

tihomir_kula · Jan 18, 2026

If I have a lot of time, tournament is a choice, if I have to do something soon - cash game is better.

DarkSage · Jan 18, 2026

Both are rigged. In mtt at least you'll loose less in the same amount of time.

armoko · Jan 18, 2026

I prefer playing tournaments over cash games. In cash games, it’s easy to lose a lot, especially if you go on tilt. In tournaments, the risk of losing a large amount is more limited.

optikdave · Jan 18, 2026

Tournaments for me, especially omaha bounty tournaments. I suck at cash games and I get a certain satisfaction eliminating players.

Uncloggie · Jan 18, 2026

Depends on the car and the driver.
Do you prefer an afternoon drive or a full on road trip?

E.Rostowicz · Feb 3, 2026

I completely agree with your assessment. The biggest pro for cash games is definitely the flexibility. You can sit down and leave whenever you want, which makes it much easier to balance poker with a normal social life or a job. Tournaments are great for that massive one-time score, but the mental toll of the variance can be exhausting for most players.

Stringy · Feb 3, 2026

each to their own, i play tournament when I have time and cash when i have money

padman400 · Feb 3, 2026

I prefer cash games as I get bored when playing tournaments. These players that just run the clock right down then effing fold. Does my nut in. So I stick to losing at cash 😁

TCeNTuRioN · Feb 3, 2026

mtt são apaixonantes com seus grandes fields jogamos mais entre 40 50 blinds! cash jogamo0s sempre deep stacks 100 bbs !
prefiro Mtts gl ever!!

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