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

[R.Melnyk77]

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

I prefer tournaments because tournaments bring me more profit than cash games. But I only play MTT tournaments and I play them only with the money I win in freerolls. This way, I don't risk my own money and actually get income from the game without risking anything.

 

[rufininha14]

Tournaments without a doubt

 

[enno]

With tournament play, I find it boring, especially when you get a lot of rag hands that have to be folded (resulting in a low VPIP) which means other players pick up on this and probably fold when you bet with a good hand.
With cash games (especially fast-forward) you don’t have to wait as long and it is harder for players to pick up on your style of play.
With tournaments, yes you can win big but only if you make the final table, but you can be knocked out at any time resulting in a waste of time.
With cash games you can also win big, and if you lose an all-in you can always buy in again (this is where money management comes in to play). Fast-forward games are not nearly as boring.
Sit n Gos are more interesting in that they do not take up as much time, the method of play is different, and they are easier to win (keeping in mind you can also be knocked out by losing an all-in).
For these reasons, my choices are fast-forward games followed by Sit n Gos and then tournaments (which I still play).

 

[LUKADONCICMVP]

cash games are more steady grind mtts a lot of variance but highest $ in a day if run like god.

 

[Acechador]

Both have their charm! Tournaments offer big prize pools and the thrill of survival, while cash games give more flexibility and deep stack play. Personally, I lean towards Tournaments ¿what about you?

 

[heguli82]

Cash games for making money, tournaments for good time 👍

 

[choprav]

I only really play tournaments now - 1 buy in and then try and win some cash and I enjoy the tournament process!

 

[Rmi]

Always the tournaments, besides, they are very different game models

 

[Toruk Makto]

Always MTTs

 

[ammje]

I prefer tournaments, cash games have more strategy, poker is better to play, but it's harder in my opinion, that's why I prefer tournaments.

 

[10gerka]

I like to play a lot of cash games, but I also play tournaments. When I have time and desire to play long tournaments, I do it. I think everyone chooses the most appropriate one, but both game modes are very good.

 

[eletor2020]

I always prefer to play tournaments as I consider myself competitive.

 

[antonis32123]

Tournaments I like more . But also sngs , they are not bad if they last only two hours
. From cash games I like zoom format . But tournaments are more fun when I am not tired and I have a lot of time to play , which nowadays is not the case

 

[Cbabycee]

I have ADHD and currently my attention span is terrible I find Fast Forward Cash perfect for my attention when I know I won’t have patience in a MTT.
When I do I usually play hyper 6 max or turbos - I struggle with 8 min rounds - and I usually will always late reg maximum 30 mins of late reg left. I’m pretty good with a short stack so don’t worry about late reg. If the average is up to double starting stack I’m comfortable joining late.

With cash I find it a better pay off/time - I can sit out whenever I want - but on the flip side you can lose more faster. I only play micro and limit myself - on the whole I hate losing so if I’m not having a good day I just stop playing.

So in answer to your question it depends on my focus on that day but cash to me is more profitable and flexible.

 

[TatyanaT]

tournaments, sometimes cash, I love to play everything

 

[lyki67]

I play only rournaments. I hope one day to play one of bigger live tournaments, and so I practice every week for 5-6 hours.

 

[Hospedar]

Both are good for me, but I would be playing more Cash Games if I had decided to create my own bankroll again.

Nothing explains the feeling of being advancing in a tournament until the final table...

But time is precious, and we can't have it back when we loose it...

And this is why I would start playing NL2 and/or NL5 instead of playing micro stakes tournaments.

Knowing that you can just give a time when you are tired is amazing, so I wouldn't let this feeling out of my life currently...

 

[SPANKYSN]

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

I prefer cash games because I can play as long or as little as I want (providing my money holds out). I am usually on vacation when I play live poker (usually in Las Vegas) and play when my wife has a spa day or goes shopping. That does not give me many hours to play. Tournaments, if you go deep can take up the better part of your day...I don't go on vacation with my wife to spend that much time doing my own thing...too many good things to do together in Vegas...food, shows, excursions just outside the city...so, cash it is...an hour here and there.

 

[romerim]

I only play tournaments, for me it's more interesting.

 

[ManOfSky]

I prefer cash games because of the steady structure and ability to leave whenever I want. Tournaments are exciting but come with higher variance and less control.

 

[Sschafell]

definitely tournaments

 

[Pulse_69]

mostly prefer tournaments — I love the structure, the deeper strategy as stacks get shorter, and the thrill of making a deep run. But I still enjoy cash games from time to time, especially for working on specific parts of my game or when I just want a more flexible session.

 

[theoxy]

I dont like cash games (hate) , so i prefer tournaments MTT and freerools . Good luck at the tables .

 

[MatheusANF]

Today i use to paly more cash game

 

[alucaa]

I like tournaments better, it gives you more excitement, it's true that real money gives you flexibility, but it also helps you lose your money faster...