Is the Poker Stars bonus worth it for an SnG'er?

[dfscott]

In case you haven't heard, PS is doing a reload bonus (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=2321634&page=0&view=colla psed&sb=5&o=14&fpart=1&vc=1): 20% up to $120. Based on the way their bonus earnout structure works, this would mean that I could play 60 $20 SnGs and PS would pay my vig.

My question is whether or not this is a good deal, since I've never played a PS SnG (except for a few shots before I really knew what I was doing). I'm thinking it would probably be a good experience since I would be learning how to play with a larger stack as well as just a nice change of pace.

However, I'm worried what it might do to my earnings. I've never played anything other than 5+0.50s and Turbo 6+0.50s and they seemed a lot slower than Party as well. And I really have no idea how tough the games are (I was thinking about either the 22s or the Turbo 27s). I'd hate to play a bunch and end up negative (although if I learned something, I probably wouldn't mind breaking even).

Can someone give me a little insight into the Poker Stars SnG world?

[Freudian]

I do reload bonuses for one main reason (moneywise I might as well play SnGs), to keep my ring games somewhat in good shape. Also its pretty good mulitabling training, with more decisions than when multitabling SnGs.

edit: forgot. This one will give me over 1500 FPP, so I can order SSH.

[UMTerp]

Just divide everything (stacks, blinds, etc.) by two in your head and pretend you're on Party. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

Seriously, I don't see how it can be much different once you get past the very first level, but i don't play on Party, so I don't know. On Levels 1 and 2 at Stars, you can open-limp with any pocket pair from any position and hope to create a limpfest and spike a set - that's one major difference. The Turbos take 40-45 minutes or so. I don't play the regular ones, but I'm pretty sure the average one would be over an hour.

[dfscott]

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I do reload bonuses for one main reason (moneywise I might as well play SnGs), to keep my ring games somewhat in good shape. Also its pretty good mulitabling training, with more decisions than when multitabling SnGs.

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So you're suggesting that I'd be better off playing a cash game?

[curtains]

dfscott its a good deal. Just deposit and wait for the day that you play there. I think I have 3 uncleared bonuses on Stars but I know that someday I'll get paid on them.

[Freudian]

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So you're suggesting that I'd be better off playing a cash game?

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Unless you play high limit SnGs I think it would take quite a while to clear the bonus using that. Last time I played a stars SnG it took 90 minutes.

Of course the bonus is pretty slow to clear using ring tables also, but a long day at 1/2 should do it.

[dfscott]

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dfscott its a good deal. Just deposit and wait for the day that you play there. I think I have 3 uncleared bonuses on Stars but I know that someday I'll get paid on them.

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That's right, they never expire, do they? I forgot about that. I haven't played on PS since I was using WLLH strategy to beat the .25/.50 limit game.

[Nottom]

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dfscott its a good deal. Just deposit and wait for the day that you play there. I think I have 3 uncleared bonuses on Stars but I know that someday I'll get paid on them.

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agreeed, Pstars bonuses last forever I think. I like to play MTTs from time to time and heads-up SNGs when I'm feeling frisky. No reason not to have a bonus waiting for me.

[Phil Van Sexton]

I have no insight. I cashed out of PS like 4 months ago, then chose last night to put some money back in....and today they announce a bonus. Bastards.

I'm sure I'm better off spending my time on party than grinding out this crappy bonus, but it still annoys me for some reason.

[curtains]

Cool just noticed Im 20 FPPs away from a $150 bonus!!!

[Scuba Chuck]

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I haven't played on PS since I was using WLLH strategy

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what's the WLLH strategy? Can you provide a link?

[Nottom]

Winning Low Lomit Hold'Em by Lee Jones.

[Freudian]

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I haven't played on PS since I was using WLLH strategy

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what's the WLLH strategy? Can you provide a link?

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Winning low limit hold'em by Lee Jones. Weak-tight strategy.

[PocketJokers]

I 4 tabled the regular 22s at stars, my average time at the table for a first or second place finish was about 85 minutes. As for differences in stategy, you need to be a solid post-flop player. Typically on the bubble you'll be looking at blinds of 150-300 give or take with an average stack of about 3300. IMHO, the 22s there are tougher than the 22s on party but, you can afford to make a mistake or two and not completely cripple your stack so ROI and ITM should be a bit higher.

[The4Aces]

for a low limit SNGer that have the 6+.5 Turbos. basically they pay you a vig of $.1 if you are clearing a bonus.