Is it worth playing satellites?

ruanm · Dec 19, 2024

I've been playing poker for a long time, but lately I've wanted to take poker seriously and play for real money. I'm wondering where to start and whether satellite is a good option.

EarnDAStack · Dec 19, 2024

In general I think you should only be playing satellites to games you would be playing anyways,, but you're looking to get into for cheaper by winning a ticket.

There's more variance associated with satellites because you essentially have to cash in two straight games, one to win the ticket and then the game the satellite leads to. I would recommend playing either MTTs or MTTs and some SnGs as you're looking to take things more seriously so you can find the base level you're profitable at and then try and improve from there. I don't think playing sattys with any sort of regularity is a good place to start until you find your current high water mark where you're competitive and profitable.

GL

EDS

WellAA · Dec 19, 2024

Certainly a satellite is a good way to get into a valued ticket with little investment, take care with rebuys though.

ruanm · Dec 19, 2024

EarnDAStack said:
In general I think you should only be playing satellites to games you would be playing anyways,, but you're looking to get into for cheaper by winning a ticket.

There's more variance associated with satellites because you essentially have to cash in two straight games, one to win the ticket and then the game the satellite leads to. I would recommend playing either MTTs or MTTs and some SnGs as you're looking to take things more seriously so you can find the base level you're profitable at and then try and improve from there. I don't think playing sattys with any sort of regularity is a good place to start until you find your current high water mark where you're competitive and profitable.

GL

EDS

Yes, I want to play MTT in my city, I know that my chances of losing are high, but if I manage to get at least what I invest, that could give me a lot of confidence for the next one.

BetterThanAvgButNotByMuch · Dec 21, 2024

If you have a consistant hourly rate then the saty needs a prize to be worth giving up that consistent win or what you're giving up to play.

thetick33 · Dec 21, 2024

ruanm said:
I've been playing poker for a long time, but lately I've wanted to take poker seriously and play for real money. I'm wondering where to start and whether satellite is a good option.

my biggest wins were through sattellites lets you get into a bigger event cheaper...i study each one see odds based on people etc...but is very smart busines imo

flabilim · Dec 21, 2024

The satellite is a possibility for you to participate in larger tournaments with little or even no money.

Dimidrol2 · Dec 21, 2024

I used to play a lot and noticed that the map and the general general map inspires confidence in the strategy of the game, but everything broke down into troubles, mainly MT. I'm not playing satellites right now, it's a waste of time for me. It's better to play freerolls already.

Stringy · Dec 21, 2024

satellites are like the lottery to me

ruanm · Dec 21, 2024

thetick33 said:
my biggest wins were through sattellites lets you get into a bigger event cheaper...i study each one see odds based on people etc...but is very smart busines imo

I see the satellites more difficult but it is good for those who have less possibilities $

ruanm · Dec 21, 2024

flabilim said:
The satellite is a possibility for you to participate in larger tournaments with little or even no money.

satellites is very difficult but really if the player can get a ticket for a bigger tournament it would be very good

ruanm · Dec 21, 2024

Dimidrol2 said:
I used to play a lot and noticed that the map and the general general map inspires confidence in the strategy of the game, but everything broke down into troubles, mainly MT. I'm not playing satellites right now, it's a waste of time for me. It's better to play freerolls already.

the bad thing about satellites when you lose the frustration increases

odonob · Dec 21, 2024

Hard to win satellites, especially freeroll satellites as you need to basically hit top spot in 4 tournaments in a row, so close to impossible at times. It’s a shot to nothing however.

ruanm · Dec 21, 2024

exactly even paid satellites are also difficult

odonob said:
Hard to win satellites, especially freeroll satellites as you need to basically hit top spot in 4 tournaments in a row, so close to impossible at times. It’s a shot to nothing however.

pentazepam · Dec 21, 2024

Don't play satellites if you value your time investment. Play smaller buy-in MTTs instead.

The only exceptions are if there is a big overlay in the satellites or if you can't afford a very special tournament you have always wanted to play.

ruanm · Dec 21, 2024

pentazepam said:
Don't play satellites if you value your time investment. Play smaller buy-in MTTs instead.

The only exceptions are if there is a big overlay in the satellites or if you can't afford a very special tournament you have always wanted to play.

Thanks for the tip, I also think that satellites can be a waste of time, sometimes I play for hours and end up losing

Chebchoub · Dec 21, 2024

Of course, I believe that satellites are a means and an opportunity to qualify for valuable tournaments.

ramdon p358 · Dec 21, 2024

If it is worth playing satellites, even more so if the bankroll is not that big

sibkaz · Dec 21, 2024

As an experience, if you have time...

acefishing · Dec 21, 2024

i like the allin or fold satelites on gg for bounty hunters very fast 4 players and once you win your way into the main tourny you only need one bounty to
more less break even instead of 4 bounties for a regular bounty buyin but bounties are one of my favorite games

gl at the tables in your decision

besttest11 · Dec 22, 2024

Yes, I do play sometimes, and I get costly tickets absolutely free.

SpanRmonka · Dec 22, 2024

ruanm said:
Yes, I want to play MTT in my city, I know that my chances of losing are high, but if I manage to get at least what I invest, that could give me a lot of confidence for the next one.

So you are talking bout Live satellites?

Most live satellites I can play are quite high on the rebuys, and also often have an add on, so you should factor in buying the add on as a mimimum if there is one. Expecting to get back the minimum is not realistic, as even if you do win the ticket the min cash will be very tough to get, as the field will be way harder in the main event. You should look to play the smallest buy in events first, and if you do manage to win some profit on those, then potentially use some of that to play a satellite or 2!

Everaldo · Dec 23, 2024

Hello friends
This shouldn't be a question but a statement. We have just a few days since Marcelo Aziz from Brazil won the biggest prize in Brazilian jm history and was able to play the ME with Satellite. So it shows that we can all get there with knowledge and a little luck.

ruanm · Dec 23, 2024

acefishing said:
i like the allin or fold satelites on gg for bounty hunters very fast 4 players and once you win your way into the main tourny you only need one bounty to
more less break even instead of 4 bounties for a regular bounty buyin but bounties are one of my favorite games gl at the tables in your decision

Sometimes I think it's also better to go all-in on satellites than to play for several hours and still lose in the end.

ruanm · Dec 23, 2024

SpanRmonka said:
So you are talking bout Live satellites?

Most live satellites I can play are quite high on the rebuys, and also often have an add on, so you should factor in buying the add on as a mimimum if there is one. Expecting to get back the minimum is not realistic, as even if you do win the ticket the min cash will be very tough to get, as the field will be way harder in the main event. You should look to play the smallest buy in events first, and if you do manage to win some profit on those, then potentially use some of that to play a satellite or 2!

Yes, live satellites have this add on option which for me is bad, I had a lot of chips at the beginning and then another player took this option and ended up with a lot more chips than me, I ended up spending money on rebuys than in my opinion it was better to have spent a little more on the main tournament

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