What do you think is best? , playing many tables at once or focusing on just one?

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I have rarely tried to play several tables online at the same time, but I feel that sometimes I get distracted and make mistakes. When I play only one table, I concentrate better, although of course, the potential profits are lower.
What do you prefer: multi-table or a single table?
Greetings from Peru
 
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It depends on the experience of the players, I think it is not a problem to play for 2 tables, when playing at one table it can be boring. Of course beginners can play at one table until they gain enough experience, and players who play for a long time without problems play for 4 or even more tables.
 
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A few tables usually shouldn't be the problem, cause you will fold most hands depends on position, stack etc, but it's not like you have to make hard decisions on a few tables simultaneously.

Just add more tables as you feel more confident, 1 then 2, then 3,4,5 etc...

If you only play 1 table dispersion is going to be way to high, and you'll have periods of weeks just losing...
 
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For me personally full-ring double table is the way to go. I find single table a boring and slow. Plus I'm not that great at 6 max cash so double tabling 6 max would be too fast. Plus doubling table allows me to resize both tables to get them on the screen so I can watch both at the same time.

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In my opinion it should strictly depend on the profit you make. Lets say you play 1 table making 3bb/100. Try more tables, see if you can make more.
 
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I like to play at just one or two tables, that prevents me from making risky moves and it also gives me time to think and create a profile of the player, I like to recognize and see the movements that everyone makes in order to know how to pay or fold a difficult hand in the future.
 
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Depending on how many tables you can focus on. Usually something between 2 and 4 is manageable without any problems.
 
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I think the more tables you play, the more chances you have of winning; of course, you should play enough tables to concentrate on each one
 
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I have rarely tried to play several tables online at the same time, but I feel that sometimes I get distracted and make mistakes. When I play only one table, I concentrate better, although of course, the potential profits are lower.
What do you prefer: multi-table or a single table?
Greetings from Peru
I have been playing poker for over 8 years and I usually prefer to play at several tables at once. But if you are a beginner, I would recommend focusing on one table and not getting distracted. The more focused you are, the faster you will gain experience and improve your skills, and the faster you will develop, which in turn is an irreversible path to playing at multiple tables.
 
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Definitely depends on your experience and of course also the equipment, you are using. I play on a laptop and usually play 4-5 tables at a time. If I reach a final table in an MTT, I typically reduce my table count to at most 2-3, so I can focus properly on the table, where more significant money is at stake.
 
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JProfessional players, to avoid getting bored, often play multiple tables.
 
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I couldn't have imagined two or three years ago that I would be effective playing poker at three or four tables at the same time. But now, three or four tables are a normal thing for me in the evening. Would I recommend multi-tabling? Absolutely! :geek:
 
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It depends on whether you are interested in grinding or not.
 
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Start with one table and when you can handle that add another table.For me three tables is my maximum amount maybe you can do more.
 
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If you are beginner, play only one table, after you be a Pro, play multi table for earn more money,
 
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In the case of an important big tournament, it may be enough to play at just one table, but go for more if you are able to divide your attention.
 
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It is better to play one table well and with concentration. The time will come when you will realize for yourself that you can also play another table well enough. Everything comes with time. Don't rush and don't chase quantity; quality is much more important.
 
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i prefer multi tabling i only usually do 8 though at max
 
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I prefer playing 4 tables, more action
 
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The maximum I can play with focus is two tables.
 
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"Greetings from brazil 👋 Personally, I prefer playing just a couple of tables instead of mass multi-tabling. When I play too many at once, I make small mistakes and miss spots. With fewer tables I can focus better, pick up on player tendencies, and I feel like my decisions are sharper. Profit per hour might be lower, but quality over quantity works better for me.
 
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