Friday, May 20, 2005

Multi Table Tournament Style

Last night, I made my 4th final table, and once again, I squeaked it in there: 8/323 in a 5+.5.

So far, here's been the formula:
Early game: big blind up to $50 or so..
Loose, baby, loose. See the flop with top 25 hands. If you get 2 pair or better push, baby, and take that pot down.

  • Critical: In the BB and the SB, don't be afraid to pay up to 2x the BB if there are good enough odds: If you are the SB, and there is a simple raise and 3 callers, there are virtually no two cards that don't have a positive expected value for that price. CALL. No hit on the flop, drop it.
  • Anytime you get a good amount above the average switch to mid-game practice.

Mid Game: 'Half the field is gone' to 'payout structure'

  • Tight - AA thru 99, (lower pairs if cheap) AK, AQ(suited?) Raise. 2x BB means nothing. 3x or more
  • Critical - If the flop misses you, be prepared to take a nice bluff at the pot. If it doesn't work, let it go. Don't get strung out on chasing. If you get an awesome draw, take the lead.
  • See flops on the BB and SB and flop 2 pair.

Late game:
I dunno, I'm lost here. I just try and survive to the final table.

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