Tournaments or cash tables?

[NeverEnough]

Been doing tournaments in AC lately. Thinking about taking a break from them & going to cash games.

Do you prefer tournaments or cash games & why?

 

[pokernut92poker]

I prefer tournaments live than cash games, have just had better luck at the tournies i've played... good luck to you at the tables

 

[ckickenking]

You'll probably have a better chance in SNG then Cash table

 

[NeverEnough]

You'll probably have a better chance in SNG then Cash table

I've been doing the MTT @ Showboat lately.
Anyone know of single table tournaments in the area?

 

[tricky112]

I prefer Tournaments due to the fact that you have a better chance of winning a decent amount of cash. In cash games you can lose it all too quickly, you should enjoy some quaility time on a poker website instead of losing all you're money on a few hands.

 

[BlueNowhere]

If I was a live player I'd prefer cash. Variance in live tourneys is just lolbad.

 

[bringmethecards]

I perfer tourneys as with cash tables I just never profit at all I dont know why Im guessing im just not a cash table player at all !!!

 

[NeverEnough]

I prefer Tournaments due to the fact that you have a better chance of winning a decent amount of cash. In cash games you can lose it all too quickly, you should enjoy some quaility time on a poker website instead of losing all you're money on a few hands.

Are there any reputable money sites left for US players?

 

[jacky138]

I like tournaments because you get more with putting less money at risk.

 

[ovitoo]

In long run the only way to make it in the poker world is a BIG tournament win. But cash games are necessary in order to keep you bankroll up. You're always less likely to win in a mtt but when you do, its all downhill

 

[whytegold]

I prefer Mtt's as i feel u get a even playing field as some guys have so much $$$ they will strattle anything and sometimes everyhand and takes the fun out of the game ... imo

 

[micromachine]

MTTs take too long

 

[ovitoo]

they may take too long but ask any pro or consistent card player....Their longest session is always a cash game.

 

[GambleOnRose]

tourneys are easier in my opinion, everyone has the same starting chips so you don't see bullying until someone doubles up. It's easier to set a goal that way (okay gonna make it to at least third to triple my buy in) rather than, i can't leave until I win my money back.

 

[MiddlePair]

Been doing tournaments in AC lately. Thinking about taking a break from them & going to cash games.

Do you prefer tournaments or cash games & why?

I prefer Tournaments due to the fact that you have a better chance of winning a decent amount of cash. In cash games you can lose it all too quickly, you should enjoy some quaility time on a poker website instead of losing all you're money on a few hands.

If I was a live player I'd prefer cash. Variance in live tourneys is just lolbad.

I like tournaments because you get more with putting less money at risk.

In long run the only way to make it in the poker world is a BIG tournament win. But cash games are necessary in order to keep you bankroll up. You're always less likely to win in a mtt but when you do, its all downhill

I prefer Mtt's as i feel u get a even playing field as some guys have so much $$$ they will strattle anything and sometimes everyhand and takes the fun out of the game ... imo

MTTs take too long

they may take too long but ask any pro or consistent card player....Their longest session is always a cash game.

i agree with all of you. and yes there are loads of sites that except US players. Bovada, anything on the Merge Network ( Hero, Carbon, FeltStars, BlackChip,etc), and BetOnline to name a few.

 

[A2345Razz]

Its completely absurd that the insanely high Vigorish levels for small buyin MTTs live(im guessing youre playing smaller buy in ones) aren't being mentioned at all.

Vigs of 15+25% are common and take much of the value of a tournament out before even beginning one.

Tournaments with vig like that are fun, and maybe even marginally profitable if the players are LOLbad, but overall the money is always going to be in cash.

 

[HotShotX]

After having taken a break from the RM Poker scene for a couple of years. I've been playing SNGs to get back into the swing of things.

It changes your mindset completely. It goes from wanting the highest chip stack to just surviving long enough to cash in profit.

 

[Four Dogs]

When i played on line I used to love tourneys and hate cash now it's the other way around. i still play tourneys but I've just been getting crushed in them. Live cash is much more profitable and I can leave whenever I want.

 

[ovitoo]

tounries 4 me guess i like too play alot of hands which doesnt work out well on cash tables!

What?! Playing a lot of a hands is definitely not a tournament strategy. Not sure at all what you mean by that. Multi-tabling tournies can be rough too bc sh/hu on multiple tables can be frustrasting. If you like to play a lot of hand you multi cash.
Stay away from "tounries" lol

 

[paymefoolsfool]

I like to win the money for my MTT and SNG tounys at the cash tables win a few $$ take a chance in a MMT

 

[pokerchris]

I like to win the money for my MTT and SNG tounys at the cash tables win a few $$ take a chance in a MMT

Cash game = more skill and MTT = more gamble.

 

[msufan]

I prefer cash, but that's because tourneys around me are generally small and offer little EV after their 20%+ rake.

 

[BigCountryAA]

SNG's are at the top of my list followed by MTT.

 

[Machidon7]

I prefer tournaments in detriment of cash games because i usually play SNGs and MTTs and because of the payoffs ( when u win a tournament u get paid off like 50x,100x ,300x or more depending on the prize pools).But that doesnt mean i dont play cash games as well (if u want to be a winning poker player u need to learn to play well all poker formats )

 

[BelgoSuisse]

so many fishes in this thread...