Tournaments vs. Cash Games: Which One Do You Prefer?

Gilead · Feb 24, 2025

Each format has its pros and cons. I prefer cash games for the flexibility, but tournaments bring that final table excitement. What about you?

Alex Houngan · Feb 24, 2025

I never play cash games on principle—I see them as a form of gambling with a high risk of losing everything. Tournaments, especially freezeout ones, are a much better option in my opinion. They require more skill, strategy, and discipline, making them a more sustainable way to play poker.

supers9game · Feb 24, 2025

Both tournaments and cash games have their own unique thrill! Tournaments bring excitement with structured play and big prize pools, while cash games offer flexibility and instant winnings. supers9game.app

steve01991 · Feb 24, 2025

i prefer live cash games tbh, then cash games and tournaments about the same.

Ataman911 · Feb 24, 2025

I prefer tournaments

ms_attack · Feb 24, 2025

I don't like playing cash games at the moment and prefer tournaments, especially the CC freerolls.
I prefer to play straight spins with 3 people. They are quick and can be played anytime and anywhere. Also very convenient on a mobile phone if you only play 1 spin.

Bhargav · Feb 24, 2025

I play tournaments, not a fan of cash tables.

gloria_marga · Feb 24, 2025

I prefer tournaments. In them you can make your ticket a much bigger prize. In addition, cash tables don't have as much reading or playability, you just have to wait for hands.

NotADonk · Feb 24, 2025

Gilead said:
Each format has its pros and cons. I prefer cash games for the flexibility, but tournaments bring that final table excitement. What about you?

Tournaments take a long time, especially with long late registration to make the guaranteed prize pool, wheras cash games can be played as little or as much as you like.
However, I worry about colluders in cash games wheras this isn't really an issue in tournaments.

hilary antonik filho · Feb 24, 2025

I've been thinking a lot about reducing my online games, I've seen so many absurdities happening that I'm going to spend a season at my house in São Paulo and go play at the H2 poker house

kecoakbogor · Feb 24, 2025

i prefer tournament, cash game in my country so many crazy rich people all in every round LOL

Pabloro10321 · Feb 24, 2025

I prefer tournaments

pentazepam · Feb 25, 2025

Cash Games are pure skill.

Tournaments are lotteries with a little edge if you are better than the field.

888NOX888 · Feb 25, 2025

I've always liked playing tournament poker more.

Claudiunm · Feb 25, 2025

I prefer tournaments. Cash game is for those who have a lot of money. lol

odonob · Feb 25, 2025

I am a losing cash player, so prefer tournaments. I am used to the rhythm of them and like that you can see an end line also. Cash games are extremely random and difficult to get an edge.

successlaw · Feb 25, 2025

I like to play tournaments but only turbos and hypers

sibkaz · Feb 25, 2025

I've always only played the cache... because of time... I tried the tournament, albeit for a long time, but it was productive... There is a lot of risk in cash, and in tournaments, if you play the right way, there are always opportunities... the main thing to remember is that this is not a freeroll and take the game more seriously... and don't be too greedy)

eberetta1 · Feb 25, 2025

I win more money playing tournaments, but I really do like playing in cash games which tend to bleed my winnings from tourneys.

Lena M · Feb 26, 2025

Hi

I prefer tournaments because cash games are too difficult for me. Tournaments bring me pleasure and thanks to tournaments, my bankroll is growing steadily.

sleepers332 · Feb 26, 2025

I started out manly on cash tables but have swapped over to tournaments of late just rush of getting to the final table and chance to multiple your buy in has to much of an allure

hardfloor · Feb 26, 2025

I prefer MTT tournaments, because there is an adrenaline rush in their phases and a greater study regarding the tournament phases and it is certainly a safer game, my experiences in cash games are not good hehehehe.

oriole · Feb 26, 2025

It depends on the mood—cash games for consistency and freedom, but tournaments for the thrill and big rewards!

OliviaGiraud · Feb 28, 2025

I prefer tournaments; they offer an exciting structure with ups and downs in chip stacks, as well as the chance to win big prizes with a single win.

cwdignus · Feb 28, 2025

Even though tournaments take a long time and sometimes fall just before cash, I still prefer tournaments, especially those where I can get a free or cheap ticket.

Tournaments vs. Cash Games: Which One Do You Prefer?

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