Cheap MTT's

[Isura]

I play the 5s and 10s on UB and Stars. I prefer UB because of the smaller fields and slower structure. My strategy now is to grind away at the 10 Party SNG to build the bankroll, and start playing the 20-30 level MTTs. I've noticed the skill level between $1 and $10 to be about the same.

[kevark]

Thank you for the advice guys,
i think i'll check out absolute, bodog and pokerstars and see what they offer thanks.

[BlackRain]

I think there is some misinformation in this thread. The stars 1,2 and 3 dollar MTT's usually pay at least $200 for first, not $50-100. Up to $1000 for first in the 3 buck MTT's. If you are lucky enough to get in the top 3 these can be more than valuable use of your time.

Obviously there are much bigger payouts in the higher buyin MTT's and better competition but for those on a low bankroll, these cheap MTT's can be profitable.

[wiseheart]

He asked about the $1 tourneys, and
average between stud, omaha, holdem NL, Limit
Holdem all put together is $50-100, if
we are to talk strictly about the $1 NL Hold'em MTT,
then 1st place is around $200, almost never higher
than $225 or so.

[BlackRain]

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He asked about the $1 tourneys, and
average between stud, omaha, holdem NL, Limit
Holdem all put together is $50-100, if
we are to talk strictly about the $1 NL Hold'em MTT,
then 1st place is around $200, almost never higher
than $225 or so.

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I assume he is talking about holdem here. He asked about 1 and 2 dollar MTT's in his post or cheap buyins in general as the title suggests. I play in these all the time on Stars and Stars only. Even the 1 buck MTT's always pay over $200 for first, usually closer to $300 in the evening ones.

For someone on a low bankroll, say less than $100, this is potentially a huge payout for a very small investment. There is clearly potential value in these cheap buyins for 4-5 hours work.

[DVC Calif]

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So what should i do?
should i just pratice on 5+.5 MTT becuase of my small bankroll or start with SnG's and move my way up the ladder?

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I think the best deal going is Party's twice daily $5k freeroll. They cap the field at 2500 and it take about 6 hours to complete. They begin paying at 50 ($50.00). Final Table pays $75 and up with first place taking a sweet $1000.00.

HTH, Steve

[USCUNC]

If you are just starting out and on a low bank roll.... a $3MTT other night 1st paid $800 good money. Problem was only one person wins it. And more than 97% of the 1,000 entrants left with less than $15 and to get there spent 4 hours.

Not knowing if this gent is a great player yet.. so for the $$ and the odds he is much better off building a bank roll where the top 1/3rd pay ie. a $5.50 sngo.

Sure play the low $$ MTT's just don't think you can avoid the "moron" playing 2 3 offsuit all in v- your AA. With a 227 flop. It happens way too often and your out. Just my opinion.

[krabby5]

The $5 3-table sitngo's at Party are very beatable..they pay top 5 spots...

[ptmusic]

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The $5 3-table sitngo's at Party are very beatable..they pay top 5 spots...

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That's true - but do they still have the $1 (20%) fee? That's just too much.

-ptmusic