How to play when 3rd is the same as 1st?

[KneeCo]

Not a big SnG player, but I'm currently working my way up the ladder in the Aussie Steps.

My question regards steps 3, 4 and 5, where 1st through 3rd all get the freeroll to the next level.

How should I adjust my play here? For instance, if I get about 40% of the chips in play should I just shut it down?

How can I expect others to play on the bubble? How can I best counter that style?

Thanks.

[TheNoodleMan]

If you have chips, I think you might look for chances to overcall against short stacks all in (4 handed) and check the hand down to try and eliminate them.

[microbet]

As if chips gained are less valuable than chips lost. The flatter the payout, the more true this is.

[KneeCo]

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As if chips gained are less valuable than chips lost. The flatter the payout, the more true this is.

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Interesting.

Can I interpret this to mean I must be much more confident that a bluff or blind steal will work before it is +EV to try?

[microbet]

Perfect.

Generally you should be tighter, but if your opponents are being too tight, you should still be aggressive.