Tournaments or cash games ?

Mario7 · Sep 22, 2025

Well, perhaps tournaments are more fun, but I find it much easier to get some reasonable results in cash games.
I find tournaments much more variance dependent. As an example - yesterday in our VIP 300 game at Replay, 20 people left, I was 4th or 5th stack, playing carefully, I was almost sure I'll reach the final table... 1st stack opened all in from CO, I called with KK from BB. He had A6o and he hit his Ace on the flop, so I was out. Of course it is just poker, I do not complain at all. I understand such things happen and it does not mean online poker is rigged

But in a cash game it would be just a lost stack, not even defining the whole session result, here after few hours of playing well, I was just out with nothing.
I must admit I am bad at tournaments... should I fold considered ICM or something?

andron205 · Sep 22, 2025

tournaments because they're more interesting

babyrosejr · Sep 23, 2025

I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between cash games and tournaments. Both formats have their own excitement: cash games give you flexibility and the chance to leave whenever you want, while tournaments bring the thrill of climbing through the field and chasing a big score.

For me, tournaments feel more exciting because of the different stages – early, middle, and final tables – but I know many players prefer the steady grind of cash games.

What about you? Do you enjoy the deep strategy and freedom of cash games, or the structured challenge of tournaments?

KeyPatience · Sep 23, 2025

Initially I used to play more cash games (safe and much secure in terms of time and money invested) but later on after watching more videos of all the pros and world’s biggest events, it seems you got to focus more on tournaments to make a name for yourself!

theoxy · Sep 23, 2025

Hi . I prefer tournaments feeling better at poker tables . Cash games is not for me and i dont like cash games . Good luck .

LiviuRo123 · Sep 23, 2025

I prefer tournaments - big thrill, structured play, and chance for huge payouts.

Tinmar · Sep 23, 2025

Tournsments. The feeling of looking at how many players are left, how many more until the bubble and so it is soo fun. I just try to stay alive as much as possible and earn some money, also more players go all in more often so its more fun.

vivek5522____ · Sep 24, 2025

Honestly, I lean toward tournaments. The structure keeps things exciting blinds go up, stacks get shorter, and every decision feels like it matters more. There’s also that thrill of outlasting hundreds of players and making a deep run, even if you don’t always win.
Cash games are great too since you can sit down, buy in, and leave whenever you want, but I find tournaments push me to stay disciplined and patient. Plus, nothing really compares to the adrenaline of reaching a final table.

oriole · Sep 24, 2025

I like tournaments more, chasing that one big run feels special.

888NOX888 · Sep 24, 2025

I've always enjoyed participating in poker tournaments more. Why? I think I enjoy competing more.

dreamer13 · Sep 24, 2025

The choice between cash games and tournaments depends on personal preference, lifestyle, and mental stability.The final choice depends on individual factors: availability of free time, usual schedule of wakefulness, psychological resilience.

veszmo · Sep 24, 2025

Only tournaments. Win the ticket in a freeroll game. That way there is no loss.

kolan90 · Sep 24, 2025

Of course in tournaments)

ledsmith · Sep 24, 2025

I only play tournaments. I don't play cash games. But to each their own.

Pavelmiyah · Sep 24, 2025

I love to play tournament and i lost everytime in cash game.

Viking26 · Sep 25, 2025

In my opinion You need different gameplay...in tourmaments If You play slow blinds raise. You wait ...Time goes . You Don T win enough chips ..aftaer late registration IT S harder ..in cash game You cant wait

Super_Bafalo · Sep 25, 2025

I play both cash games and MTT, but I prefer tournaments. Probably because you can hit a big jackpot in a tournament, and that's tempting.

veszmo · Sep 25, 2025

Since I'm really unlucky, I only play tournaments. I try to win tickets on freerolls. That way there's no loss.

Martyn2 · Sep 25, 2025

Tournaments

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gardenwall · Sep 26, 2025

The choice between poker cash games and tournaments depends on your goals, bankroll, and playing style. Cash games offer flexibility, consistent but smaller wins, and are often recommended for beginners, while tournaments provide a chance for larger, less frequent scores but come with higher volatility and the risk of being eliminated. Key differences include the value of chips, increasing blinds in tournaments, the ability to reload in cash games, and the finite nature of a tournament stack.

Mario7 said:
Well, perhaps tournaments are more fun, but I find it much easier to get some reasonable results in cash games.
I find tournaments much more variance dependent. As an example - yesterday in our VIP 300 game at Replay, 20 people left, I was 4th or 5th stack, playing carefully, I was almost sure I'll reach the final table... 1st stack opened all in from CO, I called with KK from BB. He had A6o and he hit his Ace on the flop, so I was out. Of course it is just poker, I do not complain at all. I understand such things happen and it does not mean online poker is rigged But in a cash game it would be just a lost stack, not even defining the whole session result, here after few hours of playing well, I was just out with nothing.
I must admit I am bad at tournaments... should I fold considered ICM or something?

UngureanuDan · Sep 26, 2025

Both for me, cash game its easy to make profit quick and MTT some times you can hit big prices!

chicbulls2 · Sep 28, 2025

for me tournaments are better, its way easier to control your bankroll, and if you happen to go deep thats where all the money is

ramdon p358 · Sep 28, 2025

I like tournaments more, the feeling of winning a tournament is incredible

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