ICM Pressure Near the Bubble – How Do You Adjust?

babyrosejr

babyrosejr

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When the bubble approaches, I often find myself second-guessing decisions. Sometimes I feel like I’m passing up +EV spots just to secure the min-cash, but other times I take a risk and bust right before the money. How do you personally deal with ICM pressure? Do you tighten up, or do you exploit players who are playing scared? I’d love to hear how others balance survival with chip accumulation in these spots.
 
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Yontox

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I feel like it depends on the player type you're playing, usually I play fairly tight on the bubble and I'm not high up in the ranks.
On the other hand

Some players play really aggressive near the bubble, and you may take advantage on them
 
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