all in in the bubble

jessiebeb · Jun 22, 2026

what you think is strategy when your the lowest stack when its tome for bubble.

tuitui · Jun 22, 2026

Just to survive: stalling the game mostly and only shove premium hands with players with big stacks. Smaller stacks usually fold in this situation so with them you can consider playing more loosely.

Nameless14 · Jun 22, 2026

If I'm the shortest stack on the bubble, my strategy depends on how short I am and how many players still need to bust.

If I have only a few big blinds left, I'm usually looking for a good shove spot rather than folding everything and hoping to sneak into the money. The blinds can eat you alive very quickly.

If there are several stacks shorter than me or close to my stack size, I might tighten up a bit and let the bubble pressure work in my favor.

In general, I don't want to blind down to 1–2 BB just to min-cash. I'd rather look for a profitable spot to double up and give myself a chance to make a deep run.

jessiebeb · Jun 23, 2026

tuitui said:
Just to survive: stalling the game mostly and only shove premium hands with players with big stacks. Smaller stacks usually fold in this situation so with them you can consider playing more loosely

okay thanks. you must be going a lot on this situation. add alot excitement when u are in the money after and shove all in.

jessiebeb · Jun 23, 2026

Nameless14 said:
If I'm the shortest stack on the bubble, my strategy depends on how short I am and how many players still need to bust.

If I have only a few big blinds left, I'm usually looking for a good shove spot rather than folding everything and hoping to sneak into the money. The blinds can eat you alive very quickly.

If there are several stacks shorter than me or close to my stack size, I might tighten up a bit and let the bubble pressure work in my favor.

In general, I don't want to blind down to 1–2 BB just to min-cash. I'd rather look for a profitable spot to double up and give myself a chance to make a deep run.

thanks. hopefully we dont have to on this spot everytime on the bubble.

SergioV · Jun 23, 2026

When I'm the shortest stack on the bubble, my strategy depends on how many blinds I have left. If I'm very short, I'm looking for good shove spots before the blinds eat me alive. If there are other short stacks at the table, I may tighten up a little and let ICM work in my favor.
The biggest mistake is folding everything and hoping to sneak into the money. Sometimes you have to take a profitable spot and trust the math. Surviving is important, but you also need chips if you want to make a deep run after the bubble bursts.

MishkaZL · Jun 23, 2026

jessiebeb said:
what you think is strategy when your the lowest stack when its tome for bubble.

In such conditions, I take into account several factors. I pay attention to the size of my opponents' stacks, try to use position, and most importantly, I critically assess the strength of my hand. Essentially, my goal is to double up, and that will be a real chance to go to the ITM.

bazza155 · Jun 24, 2026

Opponents stack sizes are important, massive stacks may call you with anything just to k/o you(Good chance to double up good chance to get k/o). Smaller stacks are just tring to survive like you and can be push off the hands but if they have a top hand it their chance to k/o you make the money.

Position; Are they big stacks or small stacks that follow you and will the big/small blinds eat someone else before you.

Stringy · Jun 24, 2026

slow play, target people that are inactive, pray for some luck, risk it all on the super premium hands

jessiebeb · Jun 24, 2026

SergioV said:
When I'm the shortest stack on the bubble, my strategy depends on how many blinds I have left. If I'm very short, I'm looking for good shove spots before the blinds eat me alive. If there are other short stacks at the table, I may tighten up a little and let ICM work in my favor.
The biggest mistake is folding everything and hoping to sneak into the money. Sometimes you have to take a profitable spot and trust the math. Surviving is important, but you also need chips if you want to make a deep run after the bubble bursts.

yes same for me, before i use to go all in when multiple players also go in.

neverbluff0799 · Jun 29, 2026

bazza155 said:
Opponents stack sizes are important, massive stacks may call you with anything just to k/o you(Good chance to double up good chance to get k/o). Smaller stacks are just tring to survive like you and can be push off the hands but if they have a top hand it their chance to k/o you make the money.

Position; Are they big stacks or small stacks that follow you and will the big/small blinds eat someone else before you.

Yeah u should definitly give poker advice

Super smart play

bronwen777 · Jun 29, 2026

jessiebeb said:
what you think is strategy when your the lowest stack when its tome for bubble.

If you can fold out all the way and get a small payday and thats all you want, then sit out and close the session. If you are willing to go a bit deeper for a better payday, then go all in with super permium hands and try collect cash on your way. be willing to accept that you might lose. 🤷🏻‍♂️ i usually play quite agressive to make top 10, or no money at all. 🤕 but in the instance when the payout is tickets, like this attached. I just fold out and disconnect till i get my ticket. no point risking it when you're getting the right payday anyway.

GLAVI65 · Jun 29, 2026

jessiebeb said:
¿Qué crees que es estrategia cuando tienes la pila más baja cuando es tiempo de burbuja?

Today I read how Adrián Mateos went from having just seven big blinds and being the fourth of four players at the final table, to ending up taking the victory. One by one, the other three players were left in the way.
That's why I think that, when you have the lowest battery in the bubble, in addition to waiting for a good opportunity, it's important to observe your rivals and choose the right moments to act. Sometimes the situation seems very difficult, but you can still turn it around.

The story of Adrián Mateos is one of those that inspire and remind you that, in poker, as long as you have chips, you still have possibilities. ♣️♦️♥️♠️

— I leave the screenshot of this poker news today. —

GLAVI65 · Jun 29, 2026

bronwen777 said:
Si puedes retirarte por completo y obtener una pequeña ganancia y eso es todo lo que quieres, entonces retírate y cierra la sesión. Si estás dispuesto a ir un poco más lejos para obtener una mejor ganancia, entonces ve all-in con manos súper premium e intenta ganar dinero en el camino. Debes estar dispuesto a aceptar que podrías perder. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Normalmente juego de forma bastante agresiva para llegar al top 10, o no ganar nada. 🤕 Pero en el caso de que el pago sean tickets, como este adjunto. Simplemente me retiro y desconecto hasta que obtengo mi ticket. No tiene sentido arriesgarlo cuando de todos modos vas a obtener la ganancia correcta.

Thank you for sharing your experience, which is very enriching for everyone! Regards ♠️♦️♣️♥️

fundiver199 · Jun 29, 2026

As the shortest stack you play relatively normal, since you are kind of selected to bust next anyway. Which mean, you are trying to find good spots to get your chips in either with fold equity, if you still have any, or with a strong hand.

Lodestone · Jun 29, 2026

neverbluff0799 said:
Yeah u should definitly give poker advice

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Super smart play

As long as I don't have the red tag I'm good I guess lol

Also, it's called fold equity, bub

neverbluff0799 · Jun 29, 2026

Lodestone said:
As long as I don't have the red tag I'm good I guess lol

Also, it's called fold equity, bub

100 bb reshove? okay...

Semprini · Jun 29, 2026

neverbluff0799 said:
Yeah u should definitly give poker advice

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Whoa, that was terribly careless. You stacked yourself with the worst hand. At 20bb and desperate, sure but at 100bb that's suicide. Even with AJs that's a total punt.

Sure, 80-90% of the time you have the best hand here but when you do you're just folding out all of your value. Don't you want to get paid? That's just mental.

WrongUsername · Jun 29, 2026

try to get that itm is very important

edenman1 · Jun 29, 2026

When Im on the bubble, I try to survive, but if theres no chance, I wait for the best hand and go all in

flamenkit154 · Jun 29, 2026

If you're the shortest stack on the bubble, simply waiting isn't always the best strategy. Every orbit costs valuable chips, and you'll eventually lose all your fold equity.
I'd rather look for a good shove spot before I'm forced all-in by the blinds. Position, stack sizes, and who is left to act are crucial. Big stacks often call tighter on the bubble because they don't want to double you up without a strong hand.
The goal isn't just to survive the bubble—it's to give yourself a chance to build a stack and make a deep run. Sometimes taking a well-timed risk is the correct play.

pltelles · Jun 29, 2026

First, I pray hard for someone to get eliminated. But when I realize I’ll only make the money if I win a pot, I look to go all-in when I’m in late position and everyone before me has folded.

Lodestone · Jun 29, 2026

neverbluff0799 said:
100 bb reshove? okay...

I highly doubt these folks are thinking in big blinds lol

How else are you going to fold out all of the worse hands while leaving in better ones?

Claudiunm · Jun 29, 2026

I try to hold on as long as possible until the bubble bursts. So, during this phase, only premium hands or very favorable situations get me into the pot. But I don't fold everything that comes my way. My rule is: "If you're afraid of dying, don't get born." So, if a good hand comes along, I go all out.

Roller · Jun 29, 2026

The goal is to survive when it makes sense, but not at the cost of giving away all your equity.
Shove/Fold pick your spots.
Timing is everything.

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