What do you prefer Tourneys or cash games...

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Which do you prefer - tournaments or cash games....
 
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I prefer tournaments. I enjoy the changing dynamics, stack pressure, and the challenge of adapting as the field gets smaller. Cash games are great too, but tournaments keep me more engaged.
 
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Cash game so when I start to get tired, I don't have to wait for the end.
 
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tourneys for sure . less risk high rewards type thing . also hard to win every tourney
 
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I prefer tournaments.
 
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I definitely prefer tournaments (MTTs) over cash games!
For me, the biggest draw is the thrill of the deep run and the chance to turn a small buy-in into a massive payday. I also love how the strategy constantly changes as the blinds increase and stack sizes shift. In cash games, the play can feel a bit repetitive, but in tournaments, you constantly have to adapt to survival mode, bubble pressure, and final table dynamics. There is nothing better than the feeling of outlasting a massive field!
 
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tournaments are whereit is at
cash games are way to much variance and wild play
 
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Tournament for me
 
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I play tournaments mainly for the love of the game. I enjoy the strategy, the excitement, and the challenge of making the right decisions under pressure. Winning is obviously great, but for me, the real fun is in the game itself and the experience of playing it
 
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I’ve mostly played MTTs for years, but recently I’ve started focusing more on cash games. I still love tournaments, especially the excitement of a deep run, but with my current schedule it’s harder to dedicate enough time to them. Cash games are much more flexible, so I’m trying to take them more seriously and improve my game.
 
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Tournament :) ❤️
 
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Cash we play Deepstack, we already play 30/40 BB tournaments... I especially prefer tournaments.
 
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didi58xx said:
Which do you prefer - tournaments or cash games....
Tournments
 
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I prefer tournaments. However, I think that cash may be more profitable depending on the volume. I like to play live cash in my city but I only play once in a while.
 
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I probably prefer tournaments, mainly because I like having a goal and watching the stack build as the game goes on. There's something about surviving a few hours and getting closer to the final table that keeps me interested.

Cash games are nice too when I don't have much time. You can just sit down, play for a while and leave whenever you want.

If I had a whole evening free, though, I'd probably choose a tournament. Even when I bust early, I still end up wanting to play another one although drought of scoring can be must longer than cash but thrilling of tournament makes it to next level
 
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What I don't like about cash games is that players are constantly coming and going; that's why I prefer tournaments—there, you can really observe the players and figure out how to exploit their weaknesses
 
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When I don't have much time, I prefer to play cash games....
 
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Tournments
 
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I would like to play cash, but I have realized that luck is not with me, so I am fixated on tournaments and learning more and more.
 
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I prefer tournaments; the feeling of reaching a final table and winning is incomparable.
 
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I prefer playing cash games because I can choose when to play and when to stop, but I also enjoy playing some tournaments, especially on weekends, just to have a little fun.
 
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I prefer tournaments, and I prefer SNGs.
 
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I consider poker tournaments the ultimate challenge—or, in other words, the arena where a player rigorously tests their skills, intelligence, and patience.
Personally, I tend to favor cash games and other fast-games over tournaments, simply due to time constraints.
Nevertheless, tournaments remain the best way for any player to master the game.
Good luck:)
 
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After playing 5-10 tournaments, you can win something. But in cash games, you need a much longer mileage.
 
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I prefer tournaments. It's simply easier to make money that way. If you win one tournament, you can make a pretty decent amount, and sometimes even finishing in the top three can be enough to make good money.
 
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