I've had a different experience in both these options ..cash Games never worked for me but tournaments did..What's your experience been like
That's really interesting - you're definitely not alone in that! A lot of players have a strong preference for one format over the other, and it often comes down to personality and playing style.
My experience with both: I actually started with tournaments and had some early success, which got me hooked on poker in the first place. There's something about that tournament structure - the escalating blinds, the changing dynamics as stacks get shorter - that just clicked with me initially.
Why tournaments might work better for you:
- The structure forces more action and decision-making
- You can't just sit and wait forever like in cash games
- There's a clear end point, which some people find less mentally draining
- The changing stack-to-blind ratios create more interesting spots
- Less pressure about individual decisions since one mistake doesn't kill your whole bankroll
Cash games challenges: Honestly, cash games can be brutal psychologically. You're playing the same effective stack depths for hours, every decision directly impacts your bottom line, and you can have these soul-crushing sessions where you lose multiple buy-ins. Plus, the optimal strategy can be pretty boring - lots of folding and waiting for good spots.