When to Start Bluffing More in MTTs?

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GM, In multi-table tournaments, at what point do you think bluffing becomes more profitable than value betting? Early, middle, or late stages?
 
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GM, In multi-table tournaments, at what point do you think bluffing becomes more profitable than value betting? Early, middle, or late stages?
Bluffing is never more profitable than value betting. Simple example when we bluff all-in we want folds so we cannot double our stack --when we value bet all-in we want calls so we double our stack.

What you may be asking is: are there times in an MTT when increasing our bluff frequency gains us value---If our Villains start to overfold at the money bubble or FT bubble or even on the FT then yes our bluffs will be more successful and increase in value.:unsure::geek:
 
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Let's go, I'll try to explain it to you. You can bluff before the flop, after the flop, on the turn, and on the river.

Bluffing in all betting windows is crazy. Evaluate your range and your opponent's range to create a specific bluff line that makes sense to be a bluff according to the board.

The worst time to bluff is near the bubble or on the exact bubble and at the beginning of the tournament. Other than that, evaluate the conditions to bluff with some equity for value in case the card you need comes.
 
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GM, In multi-table tournaments, at what point do you think bluffing becomes more profitable than value betting? Early, middle, or late stages?
near the bubble is when it is most profitable, however a good range reading is what makes the difference regardless of tournament phase.
 
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bluffing any time is good but best if you can do it when the pot is big. feels good when you are successful. bluffing is a art and need big balls too HAHAHA
 
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GM, In multi-table tournaments, at what point do you think bluffing becomes more profitable than value betting? Early, middle, or late stages?
At that stage, when you understand your opponents' game well. Without this understanding, bluffing can be unacceptably risky.
 
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